******************************************************
Capital Semester in Washington, DC International Affairs & Public Policy www.DCinternships.org/CS Fall: August 26 - December 11, 2015 Spring: January 13 - April 30, 2016
*Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC *Fall Semester Final Deadline: June 1, 2015 *Scholarship Funding Available
Spend a semester in Washington, DC making an investment in your future that will help set you apart after college. This comprehensive program sponsored by The Fund for American Studies includes a guaranteed internship placement in the fields of international affairs and public policy, courses for transferable credit, and furnished housing the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
EXPERIENCE We've been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless - we work with over 300 different international affairs organizations, federal agencies, policy groups, and government relations offices.
A few examples of past internship placements include:
Atlas Economic Research FoundationCenter for European Policy Analysis Center for Strategic and International StudiesCongressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Embassy of Brazil Federal Aviation Association Peace Corps Student Conservation Association U.S. Department of the Treasury Women in Government World Vision
CONNECTIONS Who you know does matter - especially when it comes to your future job search. Our programs are designed to allow students to make valuable professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. You can participate in a mentor program, as well as roundtable discussions and networking receptions with program alumni.
LOCATION Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths while enjoying a vibrant arts and culture scene. Take advantage of the free Smithsonian museums, many musical and theatre performances, as well as sports events. You can explore DC and meet fellow program participants through program-planned social activities including a guided tour of the monuments, a day trip to Mt. Vernon, ice staking at the national sculpture garden, and outing to the National Zoo.
COURSES FOR CREDIT Earn 12 academic credits from the DC Metro Area's George Mason University. In 2012, Mason was ranked #1 Up and Coming University by U.S. News and World Report. Capital Semester has a curriculum that is designed to complement the internship experience. The classes include an economics course on international economic policy and a government course on constitutional interpretation.
BACKSTAGE PASS You will have a front row seat to a variety of exclusive briefings and uniquely D.C. events, allowing you to further explore your career field, make important professional connections and have fun while doing so. You will have the chance to attend once in a lifetime tours and hear from leaders within such powerful institutions as the State Department, U.S. Congress, White House, World Bank and the Pentagon.
APPLICATION INFORMATION Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Fall 2015 final deadline of June 1, 2015. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to take advantage of the rolling admissions process. The early deadline for Spring 2016 is October 1. There is a substantial amount of scholarship funding available, and awards are made based on financial need and merit. For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org/CS. Questions may be directed to Dana Faught at dfaught@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
