Headed to the Old Dominion
TFAS staff members are headed to two, that’s right, two Career Fairs in Virginia tomorrow. Stop by our tables to learn more about our academic internship programs in Washington,…
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Mr. Ross Goes to Washington
Preston Ross, a student at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York came to DC this past summer with an excitement to grow his personal and professional network, and gain valuable…
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…
An Inside Look At The Tisdale Fellowship
Andrea Ocanas, a business major at The University of Texas at Austin, came to DC to participate in The Business and Government Relations summer program. Through this program she was…
October 22 – Chile’s Constitutional referendum
Hello all, You may be aware that Chile’s constitutional referendum is coming up this Sunday, October 25. The outcome of the vote will undoubtedly have a consequential impact on the…
October 16 – Note from UANDES + Other details
Hello all, Our partners at Universidad de los Andes created this PDF for you to help…
Don’t Worry, You’ll Be able to Navigate D.C. Too
Aedan Hickey (far right) visiting the British Embassy. Aedan Hickey came to the Nation’s Capitol last summer from Sioux City, IA. Hickey is an accounting major at Briar Cliff…
Khanh Do’s Journey South
Khanh Do came to TFAS from St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada. Do is a business major with a political science minor. During her time in DC, Khanh interned…
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…
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…