Become a 2023 Program Advisor
We are accepting Program Advisor applications for the 2023 TFAS Summer Program! Program Advisors (PAs) are an essential part of successfully running our summer program. They help run all events…
#TFAS Updates
6 Tips for Ensuring a Smooth Admissions Experience
Before You Apply Research the programs – TFAS offers Washington, DC-based programs each Fall, Spring and Summer. Each program includes a guaranteed internship placement, academic credit, housing (if applicable) and…
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…
Application Advice from TFAS Staff
We asked our Collegiate Programs and Admissions Teams for their best application advice. Keep these tips in mind as you work on your TFAS application! Timely Transcripts Request…
TFAS Spotlight – Layla Fuller ’22
Get to know International Affairs program track alumna Layla Fuller ’22. About Layla College: Miami UniversityMajor: Political Science and Comparative Religion Hometown: Cincinnati, OhioTFAS Internship: National Security Institute at GMU “A…
D.C. or Bust: Writing a Cover Letter That Gets You Noticed
If you’re applying for an internship in the nation’s capital, you know that the competition can be fierce. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back with these top tips for…
4 Tips for Demonstrating Results on Your Internship Resume
When putting together your application for an internship, it’s essential to make your skills and achievements stand out to prospective employers. One great way to do this is to illustrate…
Meet Our 2022 Summer Program Advisors: Riley Graham ’21
By: Riley Graham ’21, Program Advisor, International Affairs Before the summer of 2021, I had only visited D.C. once or twice for volleyball tournaments in high school, taking the time…
Meet Our 2022 Summer Program Advisors: Andrea “Andie” Lopez ’21
By: Andie Lopez ’21, Program Advisor, Journalism + Communications/Leadership + the American Presidency I am overjoyed to return to The Fund for American Studies this summer to learn, live and…
Meet Our 2022 Summer Program Advisors: Lela Gallery ’21
By: Lela Gallery ’21, Program Advisor, Public Policy + Economics As a freshman at Mount Holyoke College, I came into college as a motivated, ambitious young woman. I wanted to…
Meet Our 2022 Summer Program Advisors: Elizabeth Ropp ’21
By: Elizabeth Ropp ’21, Program Advisor, Business + Government Relations When COVID-19 sent everyone home from college in March of 2020, I began thinking more seriously about my future than…
FTE Alumni Scholarship Opportunity
Looking for a way to build on your FTE experience? We are awarding special scholarships for FTE alumni to participate in the Summer 2023 Academic Internship Program in…
What makes an excellent intern? Insights from the TFAS Staff
By: Emily Schroen ’19, International Affairs Coordinator Interns are a pretty common feature of D.C. life in the summer. If you walk out in front of the Capitol Hill office…
Twins at TFAS: Ava and Grace Share their Summer Program Experience
By: Emily Schroen ’19, International Affairs Program Advisor Hometown: Washington, D.C. University: Villanova University Internships: American Academy of Diplomacy (Grace), D.C. Policy Center (Ava) Ava and Grace Lundell ’21 find…