CAPITAL SEMESTER SPRING 2016 – INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY
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WASHINGTON, D.C. www.DCinternships.org/CS
EARLY DEADLINE: October 1, 2015
FINAL DEADLINE: November 5, 2015
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 comprehensive program 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.
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
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Atlas Economic Research Foundation
Center for European Policy Analysis
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
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Foreign Embassies
Federal Aviation Association
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Peace Corps
Student Conservation Association
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U.S. Department of the Treasury
Women in Government
World Vision
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
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Internships – Competitive placements with international affairs organizations, government agencies, congressional offices, policy groups and non-governmental organizations
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Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
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Classes – Full-time course load accredited by George Mason University including courses on
 international economic policy and constitutional interpretation.
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Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top foreign policy and economics experts
Exclusive Briefings – At the World Bank, State Department, U.S. Capitol and Federal Reserve
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Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
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Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need and over
75% of students receive scholarship funding
EARLY DEADLINE – 5% DISCOUNT
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of November 5, 2015. Students are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of October 1, 2015 to receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance as well as priority internship placement. Detailed information on the program may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS or contact Matthew Phister, Capital Semester Coordinator at mphister@tfas.org
or 202-986-0384.