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美国华盛顿特区是美国的政治中心，位于特区的国会山、白宫和参众两院是美国权力的象征。这些机构提供了很多实习生项目，让学生们有机会切身了解美国政治体系及运作。虽然环境肃穆，但走进国会山，能够与政治大人物近距离接触，能够和总统一起看球赛，“山”上的实习生真可谓福利多多! I had never truly appreciated my home until June 1, 2015. I live in the suburbs of D.C., meaning the nation’s capital is half an hour away from my doorstep. Although I had visited Washington D.C. to admire the Smithsonian museums, gawk at the White House from afar, and sit on the National Mall for a pleasing picnic, I have just recently begun to explore all that is D.C. We call ourselves “Hillterns”. Hillterns are students, typically in college, interning at Capitol Hill . Capitol Hill is home to the United States Congress, meaning the Hill is the starting point of all legislation, both national and international. The Hilltern network is massive , with hundreds of students working for Congress members. I am one of those hundred. The first day, like all first days at a new job, was extremely daunting . I boarded the metro at 7:00 a.m. along with the other dozens of work-going citizens, with a newspaper in hand. I figured I should be using this time to brush up on current events. | 
