Meet The Summer 2021 Program Advisors
Program Advisors, informally known as PAs, are recent TFAS alumni who live in student housing and help current students navigate the program and Washington, D.C. during the summer. Get…
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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…
TFAS Washington-based Office Was Once Home to Titanic Survivor
Nestled in between two embassies in the historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, the building the TFAS D.C. Programs Staff calls home is steeped in history like many of the 19th-century row…
15 Words and Phrases that Will Make You Sound Like a Washingtonian
If you want to sound less like a tourist and more like a local, take a look at this list of words and common phrases often heard and used here…
Service + Citizenship Academy: A Look Back at The Inaugural Cohort
Paying it forward, being neighborly and lending support when others are in need are fundamental lessons that, historically, most Americans are raised on. While some may say these values are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…