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Slowing Down & Just Being

by Rachel Edwards (’23) I recently rediscovered one of Rupi Kaur’s poems that reads, “i will never have / this version of me again / let me slow down / and be with her.” I have thought a lot about these words in the month […]


Exploring the City

by Leslie Morales-Noyola (’22) This semester is the first time I have been in D.C. since eighth grade. Back then, I was so excited to explore the city even if it was just for three days. Now, I feel the same excitement, except I get […]


Bittersweet Goodbye – Until Next Time, DC!

by Abby Furman (’23) From my very first tour of Wake Forest as a junior in high school, I knew I wanted to participate in Wake Washington. I remember hearing about it for the first time and eagerly looking at my mom, saying, “How cool […]


Cherry Blossoms

by Avery Van Ingen (’22) The cherry blossoms are finally blooming across the city, and there has been a shift in the air this past week. As I walk back from work each day, I see more and more people outside sitting on the grass, […]


Routines & Reflections

by Josie Ansbacher (’22) Hi everyone! My name is Josie Ansbacher and I am a junior on the Wake Washington program. It’s only fair I start off this blog post with the elevator pitch we give about fifteen times a week here… all part of […]


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