Pro Humanitate in Washington, DC

by Zac Contreras (’23) “What are you going to do to make someone else’s life better?” This past week, our cohort heard from Mr. Brian Stolarz about his role in the exoneration of Alfred Dewayne Brown. He passionately described his involvement in the case and […]


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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