LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. in Washington, DC
Summer 2013
*Guaranteed Internships – Courses for Credit – Housing in DC
*Early Deadline: December 5, 2012
*Scholarship Funding Available
Spend
a summer in Washington, DC making an investment in your future that
will help set you apart after college. The comprehensive programs
sponsored by The Fund for American Studies include a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit, and furnished housing in downtown Washington.
a summer in Washington, DC making an investment in your future that
will help set you apart after college. The comprehensive programs
sponsored by The Fund for American Studies include a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit, and furnished housing in downtown Washington.
EXPERIENCE
We’ve
been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and
guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are
endless – we work with over 300 different federal agencies, policy
groups, international affairs organizations, media outlets, public
affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit
organizations.
been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and
guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are
endless – we work with over 300 different federal agencies, policy
groups, international affairs organizations, media outlets, public
affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit
organizations.
CONNECTIONS
Who
you know does matter – especially when it comes to your future job
search. Our programs are designed to allow students to make valuable
professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world
setting. You can participate in a mentor program, and attend
professional development seminars as well as roundtable discussions and
networking receptions with program alumni.
you know does matter – especially when it comes to your future job
search. Our programs are designed to allow students to make valuable
professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world
setting. You can participate in a mentor program, and attend
professional development seminars as well as roundtable discussions and
networking receptions with program alumni.
LOCATION
Washington,
DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths while
enjoying a vibrant arts and culture scene. Take advantage of the free
Smithsonian museums, many musical and theatre performances, as well as
sports events. You can explore DC and meet fellow program participants
through program-planned social activities including a guided tour of the
monuments, a day trip to Mt. Vernon, canoeing on the Potomac River, and
outing to the National Zoo.
DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths while
enjoying a vibrant arts and culture scene. Take advantage of the free
Smithsonian museums, many musical and theatre performances, as well as
sports events. You can explore DC and meet fellow program participants
through program-planned social activities including a guided tour of the
monuments, a day trip to Mt. Vernon, canoeing on the Potomac River, and
outing to the National Zoo.
COURSES FOR CREDIT
Earn
up to 9 academic credits from the DC Metro Area’s George Mason
University. Mason was recently ranked #1 Up and Coming University by U.S. News and World Report. Each program has a curriculum that is designed to complement the internship experience.
up to 9 academic credits from the DC Metro Area’s George Mason
University. Mason was recently ranked #1 Up and Coming University by U.S. News and World Report. Each program has a curriculum that is designed to complement the internship experience.
BACKSTAGE PASS
You
will have a front row seat to a variety of exclusive briefings and
uniquely D.C. events, allowing you to further explore your career field,
make important professional connections and have fun while doing so.
will have a front row seat to a variety of exclusive briefings and
uniquely D.C. events, allowing you to further explore your career field,
make important professional connections and have fun while doing so.
You
will have the chance to attend once in a lifetime tours and hear from
leaders within such powerful institutions as the State Department, U.S.
Congress, White House, World Bank and CIA.
will have the chance to attend once in a lifetime tours and hear from
leaders within such powerful institutions as the State Department, U.S.
Congress, White House, World Bank and CIA.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Students
will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March
7, 2013. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of December 5, 2012 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as a 5% tuition discount.
will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March
7, 2013. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of December 5, 2012 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as a 5% tuition discount.
For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org. Questions may be directed to Jennifer Fantin at admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.