Site Visit: Embassy of Italy

When: Thursday, February 19th 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm EST

Location: 3000 Whitehaven Street Northwest, Washington DC, District of Columbia 20008, United States

Join us for a site visit February 19th from 2-3PM to the Embassy of Italy in Washington! You'll gain unique insights into Italian culture, internships and career opportunities in diplomacy, and international education initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with embassy officials, ask questions, and learn about Italy's role on the global stage. Space is limited to 24 students.TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:1:45  Arrive for security processing2:00 Introduction of the Embassy, building tour and activities of different offices2:15 Meet with a diplomat and hear about: 
aspects of a diplomatic career
the perspectives about political, economic and cultural issues of the transatlantic relationship between Italy and the US.
2:55 Photo opportunity with the Embassy staff 3:00 Depart for campus. LOGISTICSParticipants are welcome to meet Elliott staff at the Graduate Student Lounge on the 6th Floor, in front of the GSS office, by 12:50 p.m. as we plan to head out no later than 1:00 p.m. 
Walk 6 min to Bus stop at Virginia Av NW & E St NW
1:13PM Take the D74 bus (to Rhode Island)
1:23PM Exit at Massachusetts Av NW & Florida
1: 29PM Transfer to D90 Bus (to Tenleytown)
1:32PM Exit at Massachusetts Av NW & 30 St NW
Walk 4 minute to arrive at Embassy by approximately 1:36PM. 

TO the Embassy from Elliott InstructionsThose who would like to meet the group at the Embassy of Italy, kindly be sure to arrive no later than 1:45 p.m.Students must bring a Government Issued ID with them for admittance to the Embassy. (Your GW-ID does NOT meet this requirement.)ESIA NO-SHOW POLICY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS EVENT.In order to ensure the effectiveness of the services offered by the Elliott School's Graduate Student Services and maintain professionalism and courtesy between graduate students, alumni, professional staff, and our Employer Partners, the No-Show Policy is in effect for this event. Should you need to cancel your registration, you must log in to Handshake and update your RSVP, or contact our office [email protected] no later than 24 hours before any career event.DRESS CODE-  BUSINESS PROFESSIONALNote:  The dress code for all employer events is business professional unless otherwise stated. Students who are dressed inappropriately may be turned away. Please reach out to your career coach or GSS if you have questions about what professional dress entails. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions and thank you again for registering!