Live.

“My experience peppered my life with long-lasting friendships, from my roommates to my fellow classmates to my mentor.”
Patrick Moffa
St. Francis College
American Composites Manufacturers Association

"The short time I spent in Washington D.C. with the Fund for American Studies really opened my eyes to how vital it is for young Americans to be active in the political process. Decisions are made everyday in Washington concerning people our age by politicians much older than us and if we don't stand up and take notice our voices will never be heard."
Jeffrey Zubricki
Indiana University
Intern, Daimler Chrysler Corporation

“I have not only increased my knowledge of the American political landscape, but I have also developed a deeper sense of responsibility in my need to make a difference.”
Sean M. Nesbitt
Norfolk State University
Intern, Business Industry Political Action Committee

“TFAS was the perfect summer experience - a political internship, instruction at a world-class university, daily trips to Capitol Hill, meeting Senators and Congressmen, and living with students from around the world. I gained more experience and knowledge of our political system in just two months than in two years of college! There is nothing like spending a summer in our nation's capital!”
Caroline Dierker
University of Oklahoma
Intern, National Association of Chain Drug Stores

"My Washington experience was second to none. The people I met, and connections I made are unforgettable. TFAS provided me with the resources to understand the relationship between business and government, and has provided me with experiences that will carry over into the rest of my professional life."
Lauren Belive
Barnard College
Intern, International Paper

Learn.

“The Fund for American Studies has put together a valuable set of core classes and personal advice from advisors to give each student the advantage they desire.”
Henry Dao
Rice University
United States Telecommunications Association

“It was a very inspirational and educational experience. The Fund for American Studies opened my eyes to the political world and challenged my mind in the classroom and office.”
Joseph Tesar
The Citadel
Intern, Raytheon Corporation

"My experience with IBGA was invaluable. I left the program with an understanding of the relationship between business and government that could not have been learned in textbooks in addition to making great friends and valuable business contacts."
Jen McAleenan
Smith College
Intern, DRS Technologies

“My summer with The Fund for American Studies was one of the most fun and educational experiences of my life. I gained friends, practical knowledge and a lot of stories. All of the panels, speakers, and my internship gave me new perspectives on what I might do after college. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.”
Andrew Christianson
University of South Dakota
Intern,, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

“The classes at Georgetown University have broadened my knowledge of the political process and deepened my understanding of ethics, power and leadership. I look forward to applying my knowledge and political experience in my future endeavors.”
Lindsey Rose Hurlbut
University of Texas at Austin
Intern, Business Industry Political Action Committee

Intern.

“Not only have I learned a lot in an educational sense, but I have also picked up on the professionalism that one must obtain to become a successful individual in the real world. To me, this is one of the biggest advantages of my internship, because proper etiquette is not something that can be taught in the classroom, but rather it is something learned by exposure and direct involvement.”
Parand Kashani
Virginia Tech
General Electric

“Battelle was not what I expected at all. I thought I was going to be stuffing letters and other “intern” duties. Finding out that I would be going to hearings and actually doing research was a great surprise.”
Blair Harris
Mary Baldwin College
Intern, Battelle Memorial Institute

“The professional experience that I gained while interning in the Public Affairs office of the Eastman Kodak Company is priceless to both my future career and personal goals.”
Irina Merkulova
Moscow State Institute of International Relations
Intern, Eastman Kodak

“If I had the opportunity to tell you personally what I gained from my internship, I would look you directly in the eyes and say I have created a whole new chapter in my life.”
Johnathan Lozier
East Central University
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers

“My internship turned me into an almost regular attendee on Capitol Hill. Sitting in on lobbying efforts has opened my eyes to the hard work that goes in to the empowerment of the American people.”
Karina Korniyenko
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Intern, National Cable and Telecommunications Association