CAPITAL SEMESTER SPRING 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C.
www.DCinternships.org/CS
DEADLINE: November 15, 2012
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, Capital Semester combines substantive internships, 12 academic credits, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by policy experts. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides undergraduate students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
- American Legislative Exchange Council
- Children’s Rights Council
- Congressional Offices
- First Book
- Foreign Embassies
- Institute for World Politics
- U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Department of the Treasury
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
- Internships – Competitive placements with government agencies, congressional offices, public policy groups, international affairs organizations and nonprofit organizations
- Housing – Roommate matching and f urnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
- Classes – Classes ? Full-time course load in political science and economics accredited by the DC metro area’s George Mason University
- Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and economics experts
- Exclusive Briefings – At the World Bank, State Department, U.S. Capitol and Federal Reserve
- Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
- Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
- Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need
FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until through November 15, 2012. For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCInternships.org/CS or contact Dana Faught, Recruitment and Admissions Manager at dfaught@tfas.org or 202-986-0384.
1621 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009
