We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2013 LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. programs in Washington, DC. Please pass the announcement below to student government participants who may be interested in spending a summer interning and earning credit in the nation’s capital.
Students can earn up to 9 credits and are guaranteed an internship in their area of interest. Please encourage students to apply for the early application deadline of December 5 to receive priority scholarship consideration and a 5% tuition discount.
More information on our programs may be found at www.DCinternships.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
