SPECIAL EVENTS
Site Briefings
Students enjoy a briefing at the U.S. Department of State.
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Capitol Hill Briefing: Students will sit in the seats of elected representatives on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives while hearing from current members of Congress from both political parties.
State Department Briefing: Students have the option to discuss current issues of international concern such as the diplomacy in the Middle East with U.S. State Department dignitaries.
World Bank: Students have the opportunity to visit the World Bank headquarters in Washington to learn about international aid and development.
Embassy Briefing: Students have the option to visit a foreign embassy located in Washington and learn about the country’s mission in the United States and responsibilities.
Past embassies that have hosted site briefings include:
Embassy of the Argentine Republic
Embassy of the Indonesian Republic
Embassy of Australia
Embassy of Croatia
Embassy of Greece
Embassy of Guatemala
Embassy of Ireland
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office
Embassy of France
Other site briefings may be arranged prior to or during the program depending on availability.
“Being a part of the TFAS program is one of the greatest investments in your future a young person can make.”
Karen Fowler
Texas State University
Intern , America ’s Health Insurance Plans
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