Live Learn Intern in DC

We are now accepting applications for the 2012 LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. programs sponsored by The Fund for American Studies with courses accredited by Georgetown University. These academic internship programs provide undergraduates with the opportunity to gain substantive professional experience in the fields of public policy, international affairs and economics, while experiencing the excitement of Washington, DC first-hand.

You will soon be receiving a brochure in the mail with details on our programs. In the meantime, please forward the announcement below to students who may be interested in applying and encourage them to apply by the early deadline of December 2 to receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

I also invite you to nominate outstanding students by clicking on this link www.DCinternships.org/Nominate . We award close to one million dollars in scholarship funding annually and preference is given to nominated students.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at hheieck@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Sincerely,

Haley Heieck
Coordinator, Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems
& Institute on Economics and International Affairs
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies

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ANNOUNCEMENT

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INSTITUTE ON COMPARATIVE POLITICAL & ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
INSTITUTE ON ECONOMICS & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Washington, DC
June 10 – August 4, 2012
Courses Accredited by Georgetown University
www.DCinternships.org
Early Deadline for a 5% Tuition Discount: December 2, 2011

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies with courses accredited by Georgetown University, the Institute combines substantive internships , courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy and economics experts. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, as well as experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES

* American Islamic Congress
* American Family Business Institute
* American Red Cross
* Atlas Economic Research Foundation
* Congressional Offices
* DC Mayor’s Office
* Educational Initiative for Central and Eastern Europe
* Federal Agencies
* Foreign Embassies
* Institute of World Politics
* Peace Corps
* Potomac Institute
* Southern Governors’ Association
* Tax Foundation
* World Learning

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

* Internships – Competitive public policy, economics and international affairs placements
* Classes – Up to 9 credit hours from Georgetown University
* Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
* Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top foreign policy and economics experts
* Exclusive Briefings – At the CIA, State Department, World Bank, Federal Reserve and Capitol Hill
* Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
* Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
* Scholarships – Approximately 70% of students receive generous awards based on merit and financial need

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 7, 2012. Students applying by the Early Deadline of December 2, 2011 will be given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions and will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org or contact Haley Heieck, Program Coordinator, at hheieck@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Please click on this link to request an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp

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