Do you want to survive — and thrive — in our nation’s capital this summer? Here’s how. — By Andrew Peng Editor’s Note: You can access a 20-page printable version of this guide here. This guide also assumes that you have passed all security background checks for your internship, and have been provided with appropriate clearance if applicable. Dear fellow intern, First off, congratulations. You are about to live and work…

This is the best section — obviously — By Andrew Peng This is part eight of The Yappie’s 2019 D.C. AAPI Intern Guide. Subscribe to our weekly politics newsletter now. Overview Besides housing, food is the biggest source of costs in D.C. It’s expensive to go out and eat, so you’re better off grocery shopping, prepping meals in advance, and cooking. As…

Tips and resources on staying safe everywhere you go — By Andrew Peng This is part seven of The Yappie’s 2019 D.C. AAPI Intern Guide. Subscribe to our weekly politics newsletter now. Overview Washington, D.C., is a highly complex urban center. If you are unfamiliar with the area, there are precautions that you can take in different contexts. I want to emphasize that D.C…

Gear up for success during your summer-long job interview — By Andrew Peng This is part six of The Yappie’s 2019 D.C. AAPI Intern Guide. Subscribe to our weekly politics newsletter now. Overview You’re going to hear a lot about work ethic, and you’re going to be tasked with many different things — most of which you will receive little to no guidance on. …

How to avoid getting kicked out of Washington, D.C. for good — By Andrew Peng This is part five of The Yappie’s 2019 D.C. AAPI Intern Guide. Subscribe to our weekly politics newsletter now. Your Security Badge/ID Interns at federal agencies are usually granted “personal identity verification” (PIV) smart cards which allow them to clear security and log into secure government computers. …

Everything you wanted to know about the D.C. metro system — By Andrew Peng This is part four of The Yappie’s 2019 D.C. AAPI Intern Guide. Subscribe to our weekly politics newsletter now. Overview Washington, D.C. has a ton of great options to get around. Stick to walking or public transportation if you can. Always budget 40 minutes to an hour to get anywhere, combining…

Keep it (really) professional — and grab some comfortable shoes — By Andrew Peng This is part three of The Yappie’s 2019 D.C. AAPI Intern Guide. Subscribe to our weekly politics newsletter now. Overview You’ll probably wear formal clothes about 5 days a week. If you aren’t wearing your professional attire, sport some lightweight, light-colored fabrics like cotton and linen that dry quickly. On the…

Get ready for some intense heat and surprise thunderstorms — By Andrew Peng This is part two of The Yappie’s 2019 D.C. AAPI Intern Guide. Subscribe to our weekly politics newsletter now. Overview Washington, D.C. is the “This Is Fine”meme in the summer, so you need to be prepared. Bring sunscreen: Eye-popping sun, heat waves and steaming humidity will leave you feeling drained and…

Don’t want to go broke? Exercise caution and live within your means — By Andrew Peng This is part one of The Yappie’s 2019 D.C. AAPI Intern Guide. Subscribe to our weekly politics newsletter now. Overview You need to exercise extreme caution and discipline for how you budget, especially if your internship is unpaid. Why? Your university probably told you that your internship would provide you with…