Advice from your PAS!
We asked your Program Advisors what they wish they knew before their TFAS summers! Read below for helpful advice and their D.C. favorites! Max What is your…
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Interning In D.C.
Before I came to D.C., I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect, but this city has a way of surprising you. Here are 5…
How to Metro
If you’re like me, you didn’t have public transportation growing up or on your campus. That is about to change (for the better, I promise)! 🧡🩶💙 Your…
D.C. & Dorm essentials
In just over two weeks, you’ll be moving into your new home for the summer in Washington, D.C.! You might be wondering: what does that new home look like?…
D.C. Neighborhoods to Know
One of the best parts about living in D.C. is how different each neighborhood feels. You can grab coffee on a quiet, tree-lined street in the morning, explore museums…
Meet the 2026 TFAS Program Advisors
Program Advisors (PAs) are here to ensure your summer experience at TFAS runs smoothly! They’re your go-to people for any questions, concerns or just a friendly chat. PAs are…
Your Ideal Day in D.C.
Although this might be your first time in Washington, D.C., many TFAS staff members have spent years exploring our nation’s capital! Here is how some TFAS staffers would spend…
Virginia buffum ’25: Living the dream
Discover the enriching journey of TFAS alumna Virginia Buffum ’25, a political science major from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who discovered…
Jack Greenwood ’25: Turning passion into Action
Discover the enriching journey of TFAS alumnus Jack Greenwood ’25, a political history major from the University of Maryland, who discovered a whole new world…
Mima George ’25: Giving Grace & Gaining Confidence
Discover the enriching journey of TFAS alumna Mima George ’25, a justice studies major from the University of Maine at Augusta, who discovered a whole…
Sophia Candelaria ’25: Learning is for Life
Discover the enriching journey of TFAS alumna Sophia Candelaria ’25, a civic and economic thought and leadership major from Arizona State University, who discovered a whole…
Valeria Estrada Cordero: Finding my voice in a New country
Discover the enriching journey of TFAS alumna Valeria Estrada Cordero ’25, a political science major from the University of the Ozarks, who discovered a whole…
Luke Coan ’25: Becoming your best self-advocate
Discover the enriching journey of TFAS alumnus Luke Coan ’25, a strategic communications major from Elon University, who discovered a whole new world during his transformative…
Gray West ’25: Finding Growth in Change
Discover the enriching journey of TFAS alumnus Gray West ’25, a government major from Wesleyan University, who discovered a whole new world during his transformative summer…