Capital Semester in Washington, DC
International Affairs & Public Policy
*Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC
*Fall Semester Early Deadline: March 1, 2015
*Scholarship Funding Available
Spend a semester in Washington, DC making an
investment in your future that will help set you apart after college.
This comprehensive program sponsored by The Fund for American Studies
includes a
guaranteed internship placement in the fields of international affairs and public policy, courses for transferable
credit, and furnished housing the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
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 international
affairs organizations, federal agencies, policy groups, and government
relations offices.
A few examples of past internship placements include:
·
Atlas Economic Research Foundation
·
Center for European Policy Analysis
·
Center for Strategic and International Studies
·
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute
·
Embassy of Brazil
·
Federal Aviation Association
·
Peace Corps
·
Student Conservation Association
·
U.S. Department of the Treasury
·
Women in Government
·
World Vision
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, 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, ice staking at the national
sculpture garden, and outing to the National Zoo.
COURSES FOR CREDIT
Earn 12 academic credits from the DC Metro Area’s
George Mason University. In 2012, Mason was ranked #1 Up and Coming
University by
U.S. News and World Report. Capital Semester has a curriculum that is designed to complement the internship experience.
The classes include an economics course on international economic policy
and a government course on constitutional interpretation.
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.
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 the
Pentagon.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Fall 2015 final deadline of June 1, 2015. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of
March 1, 2015 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as a
5% tuition discount. The early deadline for Spring 2016 is October 1.
There is a substantial amount of scholarship funding available, and awards are made based on financial need and merit.
For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit
www.DCinternships.org/CS. Questions may be directed to Matthew Phister at
mphister@tfas.org or
202.986.0384.
