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How to Submit Your Official Transcript to TFAS

No matter which TFAS Program you apply to, you will have to submit your official transcript to TFAS as part of the application. This post will provide information about submitting…

TFAS Alumni Profile – Jacquelyn Burrer ’23

Discover the enriching journey of TFAS alumna Jacquelyn Burrer ’23, a journalism and history major from Texas State University who unfolded a world of opportunities during her transformative summer in…

TFAS D.C. Summer Program 2024 Highlights

Throughout the summer, TFAS students engaged in rigorous academic coursework, gained hands-on experience through internships and expanded their professional and personal networks. Check out the weekly highlight albums, and…

Jenny Hudson ’19 Reflects On her Summer in the City

As a Business Economics and International Relations double major, I spent my first three years at Wheaton College learning about important policy and government issues alongside classes focused around international…

Alumni Sitting Near the Washington Monument on the National Mall

Taking Advantage of Free Things To Do in DC

Part of the professional experience in is achieving a good work-life balance.  Sometimes, having fun can feel too pricey in the city—especially as an unpaid intern. Thankfully, there is a…

Lincoln Memorial at Dusk After a Rainstorm in Summer

A First-Timer’s Guide to DC

DC is an incredible city and there are tons of things to do here! However, fitting them all in one summer is not going to happen. Here are some of…

7 Ways to Stand Out at Your Internship

Whether this is your first internship, or your final experience before entering a full-time career, make sure you’re following these 7 tips to excel in the office. 1. Arrive slightly…

Building Mentor Relationships

Forming relationships with mentors is an essential career tool. They will serve as a valuable resource throughout your career – offering advice, constructive criticism and insight in your area of…

Front of Lincoln Memorial on a sunny summer afternoon.

Living La Vida Local in DC

Written by Blair Hurst It’s fun every once in a while to be a tourist and experience DC’s most noteworthy spectacles like the White House and Lincoln Memorial. I’ll be…

Students outside Gelman Library on the campus of George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Alumn Turns TFAS Experience Into National Honor

Growing up in the ever-changing political environment of Wisconsin sparked Jordyn Noennig’s (2015) interest in politics at an early age. Upon heading off to college and deciding on a career path, her…