What is the world is ASP anyway?

I thought it might be good to make some clarifications about what I'm even doing here in DC and how the program runs. The American Studies Program combines an internship with seminars and learning by living in the city. My internship is with the Legal Aid Society of DC-an organization that does pro bono work in the areas of protecting families against domestic violence, trying to keep families from being evicted, maintaing public benefits like food stamps and healthcare, and is involved in child support and custody. I will probably be mostly answering phones and running errands, but I am still looking forward to learning more about this area of law and seeing if it is really something I want to pursue. I will start this internship on February 2 and will work 4 days a week (2 mornings and 2 full days).

ASP is also running simulataneously with something called the Washington Journalism Center which is similar but attracts journalism students rather than poli sci students. Both ASP and WJC are under the "Best Semester" program sponsored by the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. (Lots of names I know!) We all live together but have somewhat different schedules. ASP is further broken down into discussion groups of about 10 under one staff member who serves as an advisor and mentor and also grades all our papers and projects. My advisor's name is Jerry Herbert.

I know it's kind of confusing, try living it out!