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. 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Overcoming Political Hobbyism: How TFAS students are getting involved in local politics
By: Emily Schroen ’19, International Affairs Coordinator There’s a reason most people dread political conversations at Thanksgiving dinner. Family members with polar political affiliations shouting about the president,…