Antonia Quintero Selected for The South Carolina Washington Semester Internship Program
Antonia in Washington, D.C.
Antonia Quintero, senior USCB Communication Studies major, is one of 17 students in the state of South Carolina to be invited to participate in the South Carolina Washington Semester Internship Program (WSP), allowing her to gain firsthand experience with the political process while earning academic credit and obtaining skills that will help prepare her for a career in virtually any sphere.
Washington Semester Program Fellows have attended significant events, such as inauguration ceremonies, White House arrival ceremonies for visiting heads of state, joint sessions of Congress, and arguments before the Supreme Court. WSP interns are placed in internships with distinguished organizations, such as the Institute of Peace, Center for American Progress, Heritage Foundation, Aspen Institute, Department of Education, National Organization for Women, Department of Justice, Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Department of State, CNN's The Situation Room, and more.
According to USCB Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Jayne L. Violette, Ph.D., "Antonia transferred to USCB last year and immediately distinguished herself among her classmates, embodying grit and determination in all aspects of her life. Not only is she at the top of our program academically, but she's quickly become known on our campus as a major contributor to our community, leading in a number of organizations and initiatives. She's smart, giving, caring, and humble, an exemplary Sand Shark indeed!"
