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Students at Moticello, the home of President Thomas Jefferson

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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Preston Ross with his supervisor Johnathan Lozier.

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…

Front of Lincoln Memorial on a sunny summer afternoon.

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…

TFAS internship partner, Computing Research Association works to effect change that benefits both computing research and society.

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…

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…

Alumni Sitting Near the Washington Monument on the National Mall

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…

Lincoln Memorial at Dusk After a Rainstorm in Summer

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…

Students outside Gelman Library on the campus of George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

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…