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Let’S Be honeSt: When you tell friends (and family) that
you’re coming to Washington, d.c., some of
the responses might not be positive. you’re
going to have to talk about politics all
the time. you Will alWays Worry about your
safety. you’re going to become a cynical
christian, maybe even lose your faith.
but What is the truth about Washington, d.c.
and your time in the capital?
asp is located in the capitol hill neighborhood. you are eight blocks from the
u.s. capitol and smack in the middle of an urban environment. the dellenback
apartments are fully furnished, complete with two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room
and a common area. share the apartments with four to five other classmates.
this is important: you are not a tourist. during your time at asp, you are a
resident of the district. daily living in d.c. requires keeping your wits about you and
knowing how to get around. keeping that mentality in mind, there are things you
should know up front:
you cannot bring your car to asp. Washington has a great public
transportation system, and the metro is going to be your friend.
you can get everywhere you need to be by taking the rail, the bus or by
walking. besides, you really don’t want to
drive, especially coming home from your
internship during rush hour. if you want
to get an early jump, study the metro
map on this page.
you are responsible for the majority
of your meals during your time at
asp. either learn to cook or budget
more money so you can eat out.
there is a weekly community dinner
and many students host progressive
dinners for each floor. each
apartment has a furnished kitchen
with all the utensils you’ll need
to cook. bring your favorite
recipes and you’ll make friends
really quickly.
most photos of Washington have some part of the national mall. that’s a big draw
in the capital, but there’s more to the district than just the monuments.
Washington, d.c. is a place of paradox. partisanship is strong, but the desire to do
good for the country is stronger.
in reality, Washington, d.c. is two different cities. there’s Washington, the place
of poWer and influence and there’s the district, the place of poverty and
marginalization. together, culture and community converges to create a vibrant
home to nearly 500,000 residents.
the capital city is home to world-class museums, local and national parks, embassies,
lecture and exhibition halls (and most lectures are free!), ethnically diverse
neighborhoods, great food, bike trails, civil War historic sites, 10 different colleges
and universities, niche book stores, coffee shops, farmers markets…and that’s what is
easily accessible by the metro.
since 1976, the american studies program has been a conduit for connecting faith
to being and doing. more than 2,500 students have come to Washington and nearly
500 alumni have or currently work in the d.c. metro area.
but you don’t have to become a politician to get something out of asp. our program
attracts students from a wide variety of majors and interests.
Facultythis is peter baker. he is the director of asp. peter gets asp; he
studied in the program in 1996 and after traversing the various corners
of the world, he returned to d.c. as a faculty and now, as director. peter
graduated from olivet nazarene university in illinois and was awarded
a doctorate in political science from the university of notre dame. as
the head of the public policy initiatives track, peter guides you through
the labyrinth of how policy is created and enacted.
here is gerry hartis. gerry runs the global humanitarian enterprise
track and knows business inside and out. he’s an experienced business
consultant to for-profit and non-profit organizations nationwide. back
in the day, gerry created and ran Wilderness ventures, a hardcore,
experience-based (rock climbing, white water, mosquito breakfast,
can’t-believe-i-signed-up-for-this) leadership development program.
he has a master of divinity from gordon-conwell theological seminary in boston.
elizabeth hanna is a faculty member and the internship
coordinator & alumni affairs manager for asp. she will assist
you in finding an internship that best matches your interests
and skills, be it with a congressional representative,
ngo or non-profit organization. a south
carolina native, elizabeth is currently
working on a doctorate in higher education at
george mason university.
Are you ready to take the road to asp?visit W
WW
.bestsemester.co
m/a
sp
In D.C.,all roads lead to the dome.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm wILL Show you why.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm,
the american studies program, based
out of the capitol hill neighborhood
in Washington, d.c., is rooted in
tWo curricular components.
01engAgementWhat makes good policy?
Who makes good policy?
ultimately, policy is process. in order to create a law or influence
legislation, you have to know how to make the process bend
to your perspective. the new public policy initiatives
track gives you the tools to learn about this.
your work in the classroom will consist of a seminar
on policy analysis and advocacy and electives catered
to your preferences. your goal is to connect the
dots: what are the primary and secondary issues
in forming new legislation? Who are all the
policy actors—obvious and not so obvious—
who you must engage? With all the tools you
gain, you and your classmates will fashion
a comprehensive agenda on a topic of your
own choosing.
02entrePreneurIALsocial entrepreneurship. say that three times fast.
you want to make a change: a real, lasting change. you have the
will, but need to see how its being done by innovators who are
working together in government, business and human/economic
development organizations to take on the world’s biggest
challenges. you have the heart for another country, helping combat
aids or extreme poverty. you have the desire, but you need to learn
about the mechanism. how do you get from dreaming to doing?
the new global humanitarian enterprise track exists
with this question in mind. learn about new innovations in
advancing development in governmental and non-governmental
organizations. learn how to partner and be a partner,
incorporating biblical principles in repairing a broken world.
take the skills you learn in the seminar
on entrepreneurship and human
development and work
with a Washington, d.c.-
based client involved
in development. you’ll
observe, analyze and
reflect on what they
are doing and how
they are doing it.
Washington, dc background image: public domain. library of congress, geography and map division.
Integrate you have to start here to get here.
the internship is a crucial component of asp. Working in your
local representative’s office or helping with a ngo, it’s crucial
to be there, see how things work and be a part of the process.
asp students work 22-25 hours a week at internships, completing
reflection papers and progress reports. the goal is observation
and application. how do constituent relations really work?
elizabeth hanna will work with you to ensure you get
the internship that best fits your skills and interests.
serve in addition to the internship, service learning puts
you in the middle of the district. Working at a crisis
pregnancy center or helping to feed the homeless, it’s
important to interact and talk with those who live here,
see the city from their point of view and learn more about
god in the lives of others. service
learning projects are staggered
throughout the course of
the semester.
metro system map provided by the Washington metro area transit authority (Wmata). ©2008 Wmata.
Let’S Be honeSt: When you tell friends (and family) that
you’re coming to Washington, d.c., some of
the responses might not be positive. you’re
going to have to talk about politics all
the time. you Will alWays Worry about your
safety. you’re going to become a cynical
christian, maybe even lose your faith.
but What is the truth about Washington, d.c.
and your time in the capital?
asp is located in the capitol hill neighborhood. you are eight blocks from the
u.s. capitol and smack in the middle of an urban environment. the dellenback
apartments are fully furnished, complete with two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room
and a common area. share the apartments with four to five other classmates.
this is important: you are not a tourist. during your time at asp, you are a
resident of the district. daily living in d.c. requires keeping your wits about you and
knowing how to get around. keeping that mentality in mind, there are things you
should know up front:
you cannot bring your car to asp. Washington has a great public
transportation system, and the metro is going to be your friend.
you can get everywhere you need to be by taking the rail, the bus or by
walking. besides, you really don’t want to
drive, especially coming home from your
internship during rush hour. if you want
to get an early jump, study the metro
map on this page.
you are responsible for the majority
of your meals during your time at
asp. either learn to cook or budget
more money so you can eat out.
there is a weekly community dinner
and many students host progressive
dinners for each floor. each
apartment has a furnished kitchen
with all the utensils you’ll need
to cook. bring your favorite
recipes and you’ll make friends
really quickly.
most photos of Washington have some part of the national mall. that’s a big draw
in the capital, but there’s more to the district than just the monuments.
Washington, d.c. is a place of paradox. partisanship is strong, but the desire to do
good for the country is stronger.
in reality, Washington, d.c. is two different cities. there’s Washington, the place
of poWer and influence and there’s the district, the place of poverty and
marginalization. together, culture and community converges to create a vibrant
home to nearly 500,000 residents.
the capital city is home to world-class museums, local and national parks, embassies,
lecture and exhibition halls (and most lectures are free!), ethnically diverse
neighborhoods, great food, bike trails, civil War historic sites, 10 different colleges
and universities, niche book stores, coffee shops, farmers markets…and that’s what is
easily accessible by the metro.
since 1976, the american studies program has been a conduit for connecting faith
to being and doing. more than 2,500 students have come to Washington and nearly
500 alumni have or currently work in the d.c. metro area.
but you don’t have to become a politician to get something out of asp. our program
attracts students from a wide variety of majors and interests.
Facultythis is peter baker. he is the director of asp. peter gets asp; he
studied in the program in 1996 and after traversing the various corners
of the world, he returned to d.c. as a faculty and now, as director. peter
graduated from olivet nazarene university in illinois and was awarded
a doctorate in political science from the university of notre dame. as
the head of the public policy initiatives track, peter guides you through
the labyrinth of how policy is created and enacted.
here is gerry hartis. gerry runs the global humanitarian enterprise
track and knows business inside and out. he’s an experienced business
consultant to for-profit and non-profit organizations nationwide. back
in the day, gerry created and ran Wilderness ventures, a hardcore,
experience-based (rock climbing, white water, mosquito breakfast,
can’t-believe-i-signed-up-for-this) leadership development program.
he has a master of divinity from gordon-conwell theological seminary in boston.
elizabeth hanna is a faculty member and the internship
coordinator & alumni affairs manager for asp. she will assist
you in finding an internship that best matches your interests
and skills, be it with a congressional representative,
ngo or non-profit organization. a south
carolina native, elizabeth is currently
working on a doctorate in higher education at
george mason university.
Are you ready to take the road to asp?visit W
WW
.bestsemester.co
m/a
sp
In D.C.,all roads lead to the dome.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm wILL Show you why.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm,
the american studies program, based
out of the capitol hill neighborhood
in Washington, d.c., is rooted in
tWo curricular components.
01engAgementWhat makes good policy?
Who makes good policy?
ultimately, policy is process. in order to create a law or influence
legislation, you have to know how to make the process bend
to your perspective. the new public policy initiatives
track gives you the tools to learn about this.
your work in the classroom will consist of a seminar
on policy analysis and advocacy and electives catered
to your preferences. your goal is to connect the
dots: what are the primary and secondary issues
in forming new legislation? Who are all the
policy actors—obvious and not so obvious—
who you must engage? With all the tools you
gain, you and your classmates will fashion
a comprehensive agenda on a topic of your
own choosing.
02entrePreneurIALsocial entrepreneurship. say that three times fast.
you want to make a change: a real, lasting change. you have the
will, but need to see how its being done by innovators who are
working together in government, business and human/economic
development organizations to take on the world’s biggest
challenges. you have the heart for another country, helping combat
aids or extreme poverty. you have the desire, but you need to learn
about the mechanism. how do you get from dreaming to doing?
the new global humanitarian enterprise track exists
with this question in mind. learn about new innovations in
advancing development in governmental and non-governmental
organizations. learn how to partner and be a partner,
incorporating biblical principles in repairing a broken world.
take the skills you learn in the seminar
on entrepreneurship and human
development and work
with a Washington, d.c.-
based client involved
in development. you’ll
observe, analyze and
reflect on what they
are doing and how
they are doing it.
Washington, dc background image: public domain. library of congress, geography and map division.
Integrate you have to start here to get here.
the internship is a crucial component of asp. Working in your
local representative’s office or helping with a ngo, it’s crucial
to be there, see how things work and be a part of the process.
asp students work 22-25 hours a week at internships, completing
reflection papers and progress reports. the goal is observation
and application. how do constituent relations really work?
elizabeth hanna will work with you to ensure you get
the internship that best fits your skills and interests.
serve in addition to the internship, service learning puts
you in the middle of the district. Working at a crisis
pregnancy center or helping to feed the homeless, it’s
important to interact and talk with those who live here,
see the city from their point of view and learn more about
god in the lives of others. service
learning projects are staggered
throughout the course of
the semester.
metro system map provided by the Washington metro area transit authority (Wmata). ©2008 Wmata.
Let’S Be honeSt: When you tell friends (and family) that
you’re coming to Washington, d.c., some of
the responses might not be positive. you’re
going to have to talk about politics all
the time. you Will alWays Worry about your
safety. you’re going to become a cynical
christian, maybe even lose your faith.
but What is the truth about Washington, d.c.
and your time in the capital?
asp is located in the capitol hill neighborhood. you are eight blocks from the
u.s. capitol and smack in the middle of an urban environment. the dellenback
apartments are fully furnished, complete with two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room
and a common area. share the apartments with four to five other classmates.
this is important: you are not a tourist. during your time at asp, you are a
resident of the district. daily living in d.c. requires keeping your wits about you and
knowing how to get around. keeping that mentality in mind, there are things you
should know up front:
you cannot bring your car to asp. Washington has a great public
transportation system, and the metro is going to be your friend.
you can get everywhere you need to be by taking the rail, the bus or by
walking. besides, you really don’t want to
drive, especially coming home from your
internship during rush hour. if you want
to get an early jump, study the metro
map on this page.
you are responsible for the majority
of your meals during your time at
asp. either learn to cook or budget
more money so you can eat out.
there is a weekly community dinner
and many students host progressive
dinners for each floor. each
apartment has a furnished kitchen
with all the utensils you’ll need
to cook. bring your favorite
recipes and you’ll make friends
really quickly.
most photos of Washington have some part of the national mall. that’s a big draw
in the capital, but there’s more to the district than just the monuments.
Washington, d.c. is a place of paradox. partisanship is strong, but the desire to do
good for the country is stronger.
in reality, Washington, d.c. is two different cities. there’s Washington, the place
of poWer and influence and there’s the district, the place of poverty and
marginalization. together, culture and community converges to create a vibrant
home to nearly 500,000 residents.
the capital city is home to world-class museums, local and national parks, embassies,
lecture and exhibition halls (and most lectures are free!), ethnically diverse
neighborhoods, great food, bike trails, civil War historic sites, 10 different colleges
and universities, niche book stores, coffee shops, farmers markets…and that’s what is
easily accessible by the metro.
since 1976, the american studies program has been a conduit for connecting faith
to being and doing. more than 2,500 students have come to Washington and nearly
500 alumni have or currently work in the d.c. metro area.
but you don’t have to become a politician to get something out of asp. our program
attracts students from a wide variety of majors and interests.
Facultythis is peter baker. he is the director of asp. peter gets asp; he
studied in the program in 1996 and after traversing the various corners
of the world, he returned to d.c. as a faculty and now, as director. peter
graduated from olivet nazarene university in illinois and was awarded
a doctorate in political science from the university of notre dame. as
the head of the public policy initiatives track, peter guides you through
the labyrinth of how policy is created and enacted.
here is gerry hartis. gerry runs the global humanitarian enterprise
track and knows business inside and out. he’s an experienced business
consultant to for-profit and non-profit organizations nationwide. back
in the day, gerry created and ran Wilderness ventures, a hardcore,
experience-based (rock climbing, white water, mosquito breakfast,
can’t-believe-i-signed-up-for-this) leadership development program.
he has a master of divinity from gordon-conwell theological seminary in boston.
elizabeth hanna is a faculty member and the internship
coordinator & alumni affairs manager for asp. she will assist
you in finding an internship that best matches your interests
and skills, be it with a congressional representative,
ngo or non-profit organization. a south
carolina native, elizabeth is currently
working on a doctorate in higher education at
george mason university.
Are you ready to take the road to asp?visit W
WW
.bestsemester.co
m/a
sp
In D.C.,all roads lead to the dome.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm wILL Show you why.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm,
the american studies program, based
out of the capitol hill neighborhood
in Washington, d.c., is rooted in
tWo curricular components.
01engAgementWhat makes good policy?
Who makes good policy?
ultimately, policy is process. in order to create a law or influence
legislation, you have to know how to make the process bend
to your perspective. the new public policy initiatives
track gives you the tools to learn about this.
your work in the classroom will consist of a seminar
on policy analysis and advocacy and electives catered
to your preferences. your goal is to connect the
dots: what are the primary and secondary issues
in forming new legislation? Who are all the
policy actors—obvious and not so obvious—
who you must engage? With all the tools you
gain, you and your classmates will fashion
a comprehensive agenda on a topic of your
own choosing.
02entrePreneurIALsocial entrepreneurship. say that three times fast.
you want to make a change: a real, lasting change. you have the
will, but need to see how its being done by innovators who are
working together in government, business and human/economic
development organizations to take on the world’s biggest
challenges. you have the heart for another country, helping combat
aids or extreme poverty. you have the desire, but you need to learn
about the mechanism. how do you get from dreaming to doing?
the new global humanitarian enterprise track exists
with this question in mind. learn about new innovations in
advancing development in governmental and non-governmental
organizations. learn how to partner and be a partner,
incorporating biblical principles in repairing a broken world.
take the skills you learn in the seminar
on entrepreneurship and human
development and work
with a Washington, d.c.-
based client involved
in development. you’ll
observe, analyze and
reflect on what they
are doing and how
they are doing it.
Washington, dc background image: public domain. library of congress, geography and map division.
Integrate you have to start here to get here.
the internship is a crucial component of asp. Working in your
local representative’s office or helping with a ngo, it’s crucial
to be there, see how things work and be a part of the process.
asp students work 22-25 hours a week at internships, completing
reflection papers and progress reports. the goal is observation
and application. how do constituent relations really work?
elizabeth hanna will work with you to ensure you get
the internship that best fits your skills and interests.
serve in addition to the internship, service learning puts
you in the middle of the district. Working at a crisis
pregnancy center or helping to feed the homeless, it’s
important to interact and talk with those who live here,
see the city from their point of view and learn more about
god in the lives of others. service
learning projects are staggered
throughout the course of
the semester.
metro system map provided by the Washington metro area transit authority (Wmata). ©2008 Wmata.
Let’S Be honeSt: When you tell friends (and family) that
you’re coming to Washington, d.c., some of
the responses might not be positive. you’re
going to have to talk about politics all
the time. you Will alWays Worry about your
safety. you’re going to become a cynical
christian, maybe even lose your faith.
but What is the truth about Washington, d.c.
and your time in the capital?
asp is located in the capitol hill neighborhood. you are eight blocks from the
u.s. capitol and smack in the middle of an urban environment. the dellenback
apartments are fully furnished, complete with two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room
and a common area. share the apartments with four to five other classmates.
this is important: you are not a tourist. during your time at asp, you are a
resident of the district. daily living in d.c. requires keeping your wits about you and
knowing how to get around. keeping that mentality in mind, there are things you
should know up front:
you cannot bring your car to asp. Washington has a great public
transportation system, and the metro is going to be your friend.
you can get everywhere you need to be by taking the rail, the bus or by
walking. besides, you really don’t want to
drive, especially coming home from your
internship during rush hour. if you want
to get an early jump, study the metro
map on this page.
you are responsible for the majority
of your meals during your time at
asp. either learn to cook or budget
more money so you can eat out.
there is a weekly community dinner
and many students host progressive
dinners for each floor. each
apartment has a furnished kitchen
with all the utensils you’ll need
to cook. bring your favorite
recipes and you’ll make friends
really quickly.
most photos of Washington have some part of the national mall. that’s a big draw
in the capital, but there’s more to the district than just the monuments.
Washington, d.c. is a place of paradox. partisanship is strong, but the desire to do
good for the country is stronger.
in reality, Washington, d.c. is two different cities. there’s Washington, the place
of poWer and influence and there’s the district, the place of poverty and
marginalization. together, culture and community converges to create a vibrant
home to nearly 500,000 residents.
the capital city is home to world-class museums, local and national parks, embassies,
lecture and exhibition halls (and most lectures are free!), ethnically diverse
neighborhoods, great food, bike trails, civil War historic sites, 10 different colleges
and universities, niche book stores, coffee shops, farmers markets…and that’s what is
easily accessible by the metro.
since 1976, the american studies program has been a conduit for connecting faith
to being and doing. more than 2,500 students have come to Washington and nearly
500 alumni have or currently work in the d.c. metro area.
but you don’t have to become a politician to get something out of asp. our program
attracts students from a wide variety of majors and interests.
Facultythis is peter baker. he is the director of asp. peter gets asp; he
studied in the program in 1996 and after traversing the various corners
of the world, he returned to d.c. as a faculty and now, as director. peter
graduated from olivet nazarene university in illinois and was awarded
a doctorate in political science from the university of notre dame. as
the head of the public policy initiatives track, peter guides you through
the labyrinth of how policy is created and enacted.
here is gerry hartis. gerry runs the global humanitarian enterprise
track and knows business inside and out. he’s an experienced business
consultant to for-profit and non-profit organizations nationwide. back
in the day, gerry created and ran Wilderness ventures, a hardcore,
experience-based (rock climbing, white water, mosquito breakfast,
can’t-believe-i-signed-up-for-this) leadership development program.
he has a master of divinity from gordon-conwell theological seminary in boston.
elizabeth hanna is a faculty member and the internship
coordinator & alumni affairs manager for asp. she will assist
you in finding an internship that best matches your interests
and skills, be it with a congressional representative,
ngo or non-profit organization. a south
carolina native, elizabeth is currently
working on a doctorate in higher education at
george mason university.
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In D.C.,all roads lead to the dome.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm wILL Show you why.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm,
the american studies program, based
out of the capitol hill neighborhood
in Washington, d.c., is rooted in
tWo curricular components.
01engAgementWhat makes good policy?
Who makes good policy?
ultimately, policy is process. in order to create a law or influence
legislation, you have to know how to make the process bend
to your perspective. the new public policy initiatives
track gives you the tools to learn about this.
your work in the classroom will consist of a seminar
on policy analysis and advocacy and electives catered
to your preferences. your goal is to connect the
dots: what are the primary and secondary issues
in forming new legislation? Who are all the
policy actors—obvious and not so obvious—
who you must engage? With all the tools you
gain, you and your classmates will fashion
a comprehensive agenda on a topic of your
own choosing.
02entrePreneurIAL social entrepreneurship. say that three times fast.
you want to make a change: a real, lasting change. you have the
will, but need to see how its being done by innovators who are
working together in government, business and human/economic
development organizations to take on the world’s biggest
challenges. you have the heart for another country, helping combat
aids or extreme poverty. you have the desire, but you need to learn
about the mechanism. how do you get from dreaming to doing?
the new global humanitarian enterprise track exists
with this question in mind. learn about new innovations in
advancing development in governmental and non-governmental
organizations. learn how to partner and be a partner,
incorporating biblical principles in repairing a broken world.
take the skills you learn in the seminar
on entrepreneurship and human
development and work
with a Washington, d.c.-
based client involved
in development. you’ll
observe, analyze and
reflect on what they
are doing and how
they are doing it.
Washington, dc background image: public domain. library of congress, geography and map division.
Integrateyou have to start here to get here.
the internship is a crucial component of asp. Working in your
local representative’s office or helping with a ngo, it’s crucial
to be there, see how things work and be a part of the process.
asp students work 22-25 hours a week at internships, completing
reflection papers and progress reports. the goal is observation
and application. how do constituent relations really work?
elizabeth hanna will work with you to ensure you get
the internship that best fits your skills and interests.
servein addition to the internship, service learning puts
you in the middle of the district. Working at a crisis
pregnancy center or helping to feed the homeless, it’s
important to interact and talk with those who live here,
see the city from their point of view and learn more about
god in the lives of others. service
learning projects are staggered
throughout the course of
the semester.
metro system map provided by the Washington metro area transit authority (Wmata). ©2008 Wmata.
Let’S Be honeSt: When you tell friends (and family) that
you’re coming to Washington, d.c., some of
the responses might not be positive. you’re
going to have to talk about politics all
the time. you Will alWays Worry about your
safety. you’re going to become a cynical
christian, maybe even lose your faith.
but What is the truth about Washington, d.c.
and your time in the capital?
asp is located in the capitol hill neighborhood. you are eight blocks from the
u.s. capitol and smack in the middle of an urban environment. the dellenback
apartments are fully furnished, complete with two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room
and a common area. share the apartments with four to five other classmates.
this is important: you are not a tourist. during your time at asp, you are a
resident of the district. daily living in d.c. requires keeping your wits about you and
knowing how to get around. keeping that mentality in mind, there are things you
should know up front:
you cannot bring your car to asp. Washington has a great public
transportation system, and the metro is going to be your friend.
you can get everywhere you need to be by taking the rail, the bus or by
walking. besides, you really don’t want to
drive, especially coming home from your
internship during rush hour. if you want
to get an early jump, study the metro
map on this page.
you are responsible for the majority
of your meals during your time at
asp. either learn to cook or budget
more money so you can eat out.
there is a weekly community dinner
and many students host progressive
dinners for each floor. each
apartment has a furnished kitchen
with all the utensils you’ll need
to cook. bring your favorite
recipes and you’ll make friends
really quickly.
most photos of Washington have some part of the national mall. that’s a big draw
in the capital, but there’s more to the district than just the monuments.
Washington, d.c. is a place of paradox. partisanship is strong, but the desire to do
good for the country is stronger.
in reality, Washington, d.c. is two different cities. there’s Washington, the place
of poWer and influence and there’s the district, the place of poverty and
marginalization. together, culture and community converges to create a vibrant
home to nearly 500,000 residents.
the capital city is home to world-class museums, local and national parks, embassies,
lecture and exhibition halls (and most lectures are free!), ethnically diverse
neighborhoods, great food, bike trails, civil War historic sites, 10 different colleges
and universities, niche book stores, coffee shops, farmers markets…and that’s what is
easily accessible by the metro.
since 1976, the american studies program has been a conduit for connecting faith
to being and doing. more than 2,500 students have come to Washington and nearly
500 alumni have or currently work in the d.c. metro area.
but you don’t have to become a politician to get something out of asp. our program
attracts students from a wide variety of majors and interests.
Facultythis is peter baker. he is the director of asp. peter gets asp; he
studied in the program in 1996 and after traversing the various corners
of the world, he returned to d.c. as a faculty and now, as director. peter
graduated from olivet nazarene university in illinois and was awarded
a doctorate in political science from the university of notre dame. as
the head of the public policy initiatives track, peter guides you through
the labyrinth of how policy is created and enacted.
here is gerry hartis. gerry runs the global humanitarian enterprise
track and knows business inside and out. he’s an experienced business
consultant to for-profit and non-profit organizations nationwide. back
in the day, gerry created and ran Wilderness ventures, a hardcore,
experience-based (rock climbing, white water, mosquito breakfast,
can’t-believe-i-signed-up-for-this) leadership development program.
he has a master of divinity from gordon-conwell theological seminary in boston.
elizabeth hanna is a faculty member and the internship
coordinator & alumni affairs manager for asp. she will assist
you in finding an internship that best matches your interests
and skills, be it with a congressional representative,
ngo or non-profit organization. a south
carolina native, elizabeth is currently
working on a doctorate in higher education at
george mason university.
Are
you
read
y to
ta
ke t
he r
oad
to a
sp?
visi
t W
WW
.bes
tsem
este
r.co
m/a
sp
In D.C.,all roads lead to the dome.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm wILL Show you why.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm,
the american studies program, based
out of the capitol hill neighborhood
in Washington, d.c., is rooted in
tWo curricular components.
01engAgementWhat makes good policy?
Who makes good policy?
ultimately, policy is process. in order to create a law or influence
legislation, you have to know how to make the process bend
to your perspective. the new public policy initiatives
track gives you the tools to learn about this.
your work in the classroom will consist of a seminar
on policy analysis and advocacy and electives catered
to your preferences. your goal is to connect the
dots: what are the primary and secondary issues
in forming new legislation? Who are all the
policy actors—obvious and not so obvious—
who you must engage? With all the tools you
gain, you and your classmates will fashion
a comprehensive agenda on a topic of your
own choosing.
02entrePreneurIAL social entrepreneurship. say that three times fast.
you want to make a change: a real, lasting change. you have the
will, but need to see how its being done by innovators who are
working together in government, business and human/economic
development organizations to take on the world’s biggest
challenges. you have the heart for another country, helping combat
aids or extreme poverty. you have the desire, but you need to learn
about the mechanism. how do you get from dreaming to doing?
the new global humanitarian enterprise track exists
with this question in mind. learn about new innovations in
advancing development in governmental and non-governmental
organizations. learn how to partner and be a partner,
incorporating biblical principles in repairing a broken world.
take the skills you learn in the seminar
on entrepreneurship and human
development and work
with a Washington, d.c.-
based client involved
in development. you’ll
observe, analyze and
reflect on what they
are doing and how
they are doing it.
Washington, dc background image: public domain. library of congress, geography and map division.
Integrateyou have to start here to get here.
the internship is a crucial component of asp. Working in your
local representative’s office or helping with a ngo, it’s crucial
to be there, see how things work and be a part of the process.
asp students work 22-25 hours a week at internships, completing
reflection papers and progress reports. the goal is observation
and application. how do constituent relations really work?
elizabeth hanna will work with you to ensure you get
the internship that best fits your skills and interests.
servein addition to the internship, service learning puts
you in the middle of the district. Working at a crisis
pregnancy center or helping to feed the homeless, it’s
important to interact and talk with those who live here,
see the city from their point of view and learn more about
god in the lives of others. service
learning projects are staggered
throughout the course of
the semester.
metro system map provided by the Washington metro area transit authority (Wmata). ©2008 Wmata.
Let’S Be honeSt: When you tell friends (and family) that
you’re coming to Washington, d.c., some of
the responses might not be positive. you’re
going to have to talk about politics all
the time. you Will alWays Worry about your
safety. you’re going to become a cynical
christian, maybe even lose your faith.
but What is the truth about Washington, d.c.
and your time in the capital?
asp is located in the capitol hill neighborhood. you are eight blocks from the
u.s. capitol and smack in the middle of an urban environment. the dellenback
apartments are fully furnished, complete with two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room
and a common area. share the apartments with four to five other classmates.
this is important: you are not a tourist. during your time at asp, you are a
resident of the district. daily living in d.c. requires keeping your wits about you and
knowing how to get around. keeping that mentality in mind, there are things you
should know up front:
you cannot bring your car to asp. Washington has a great public
transportation system, and the metro is going to be your friend.
you can get everywhere you need to be by taking the rail, the bus or by
walking. besides, you really don’t want to
drive, especially coming home from your
internship during rush hour. if you want
to get an early jump, study the metro
map on this page.
you are responsible for the majority
of your meals during your time at
asp. either learn to cook or budget
more money so you can eat out.
there is a weekly community dinner
and many students host progressive
dinners for each floor. each
apartment has a furnished kitchen
with all the utensils you’ll need
to cook. bring your favorite
recipes and you’ll make friends
really quickly.
most photos of Washington have some part of the national mall. that’s a big draw
in the capital, but there’s more to the district than just the monuments.
Washington, d.c. is a place of paradox. partisanship is strong, but the desire to do
good for the country is stronger.
in reality, Washington, d.c. is two different cities. there’s Washington, the place
of poWer and influence and there’s the district, the place of poverty and
marginalization. together, culture and community converges to create a vibrant
home to nearly 500,000 residents.
the capital city is home to world-class museums, local and national parks, embassies,
lecture and exhibition halls (and most lectures are free!), ethnically diverse
neighborhoods, great food, bike trails, civil War historic sites, 10 different colleges
and universities, niche book stores, coffee shops, farmers markets…and that’s what is
easily accessible by the metro.
since 1976, the american studies program has been a conduit for connecting faith
to being and doing. more than 2,500 students have come to Washington and nearly
500 alumni have or currently work in the d.c. metro area.
but you don’t have to become a politician to get something out of asp. our program
attracts students from a wide variety of majors and interests.
Facultythis is peter baker. he is the director of asp. peter gets asp; he
studied in the program in 1996 and after traversing the various corners
of the world, he returned to d.c. as a faculty and now, as director. peter
graduated from olivet nazarene university in illinois and was awarded
a doctorate in political science from the university of notre dame. as
the head of the public policy initiatives track, peter guides you through
the labyrinth of how policy is created and enacted.
here is gerry hartis. gerry runs the global humanitarian enterprise
track and knows business inside and out. he’s an experienced business
consultant to for-profit and non-profit organizations nationwide. back
in the day, gerry created and ran Wilderness ventures, a hardcore,
experience-based (rock climbing, white water, mosquito breakfast,
can’t-believe-i-signed-up-for-this) leadership development program.
he has a master of divinity from gordon-conwell theological seminary in boston.
elizabeth hanna is a faculty member and the internship
coordinator & alumni affairs manager for asp. she will assist
you in finding an internship that best matches your interests
and skills, be it with a congressional representative,
ngo or non-profit organization. a south
carolina native, elizabeth is currently
working on a doctorate in higher education at
george mason university.
Are
you
read
y to
ta
ke t
he r
oad
to a
sp?
visi
t W
WW
.bes
tsem
este
r.co
m/a
sp
In D.C.,all roads lead to the dome.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm wILL Show you why.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm,
the american studies program, based
out of the capitol hill neighborhood
in Washington, d.c., is rooted in
tWo curricular components.
01engAgementWhat makes good policy?
Who makes good policy?
ultimately, policy is process. in order to create a law or influence
legislation, you have to know how to make the process bend
to your perspective. the new public policy initiatives
track gives you the tools to learn about this.
your work in the classroom will consist of a seminar
on policy analysis and advocacy and electives catered
to your preferences. your goal is to connect the
dots: what are the primary and secondary issues
in forming new legislation? Who are all the
policy actors—obvious and not so obvious—
who you must engage? With all the tools you
gain, you and your classmates will fashion
a comprehensive agenda on a topic of your
own choosing.
02entrePreneurIAL social entrepreneurship. say that three times fast.
you want to make a change: a real, lasting change. you have the
will, but need to see how its being done by innovators who are
working together in government, business and human/economic
development organizations to take on the world’s biggest
challenges. you have the heart for another country, helping combat
aids or extreme poverty. you have the desire, but you need to learn
about the mechanism. how do you get from dreaming to doing?
the new global humanitarian enterprise track exists
with this question in mind. learn about new innovations in
advancing development in governmental and non-governmental
organizations. learn how to partner and be a partner,
incorporating biblical principles in repairing a broken world.
take the skills you learn in the seminar
on entrepreneurship and human
development and work
with a Washington, d.c.-
based client involved
in development. you’ll
observe, analyze and
reflect on what they
are doing and how
they are doing it.
Washington, dc background image: public domain. library of congress, geography and map division.
Integrateyou have to start here to get here.
the internship is a crucial component of asp. Working in your
local representative’s office or helping with a ngo, it’s crucial
to be there, see how things work and be a part of the process.
asp students work 22-25 hours a week at internships, completing
reflection papers and progress reports. the goal is observation
and application. how do constituent relations really work?
elizabeth hanna will work with you to ensure you get
the internship that best fits your skills and interests.
servein addition to the internship, service learning puts
you in the middle of the district. Working at a crisis
pregnancy center or helping to feed the homeless, it’s
important to interact and talk with those who live here,
see the city from their point of view and learn more about
god in the lives of others. service
learning projects are staggered
throughout the course of
the semester.
metro system map provided by the Washington metro area transit authority (Wmata). ©2008 Wmata.
Let’S Be honeSt: When you tell friends (and family) that
you’re coming to Washington, d.c., some of
the responses might not be positive. you’re
going to have to talk about politics all
the time. you Will alWays Worry about your
safety. you’re going to become a cynical
christian, maybe even lose your faith.
but What is the truth about Washington, d.c.
and your time in the capital?
asp is located in the capitol hill neighborhood. you are eight blocks from the
u.s. capitol and smack in the middle of an urban environment. the dellenback
apartments are fully furnished, complete with two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room
and a common area. share the apartments with four to five other classmates.
this is important: you are not a tourist. during your time at asp, you are a
resident of the district. daily living in d.c. requires keeping your wits about you and
knowing how to get around. keeping that mentality in mind, there are things you
should know up front:
you cannot bring your car to asp. Washington has a great public
transportation system, and the metro is going to be your friend.
you can get everywhere you need to be by taking the rail, the bus or by
walking. besides, you really don’t want to
drive, especially coming home from your
internship during rush hour. if you want
to get an early jump, study the metro
map on this page.
you are responsible for the majority
of your meals during your time at
asp. either learn to cook or budget
more money so you can eat out.
there is a weekly community dinner
and many students host progressive
dinners for each floor. each
apartment has a furnished kitchen
with all the utensils you’ll need
to cook. bring your favorite
recipes and you’ll make friends
really quickly.
most photos of Washington have some part of the national mall. that’s a big draw
in the capital, but there’s more to the district than just the monuments.
Washington, d.c. is a place of paradox. partisanship is strong, but the desire to do
good for the country is stronger.
in reality, Washington, d.c. is two different cities. there’s Washington, the place
of poWer and influence and there’s the district, the place of poverty and
marginalization. together, culture and community converges to create a vibrant
home to nearly 500,000 residents.
the capital city is home to world-class museums, local and national parks, embassies,
lecture and exhibition halls (and most lectures are free!), ethnically diverse
neighborhoods, great food, bike trails, civil War historic sites, 10 different colleges
and universities, niche book stores, coffee shops, farmers markets…and that’s what is
easily accessible by the metro.
since 1976, the american studies program has been a conduit for connecting faith
to being and doing. more than 2,500 students have come to Washington and nearly
500 alumni have or currently work in the d.c. metro area.
but you don’t have to become a politician to get something out of asp. our program
attracts students from a wide variety of majors and interests.
Facultythis is peter baker. he is the director of asp. peter gets asp; he
studied in the program in 1996 and after traversing the various corners
of the world, he returned to d.c. as a faculty and now, as director. peter
graduated from olivet nazarene university in illinois and was awarded
a doctorate in political science from the university of notre dame. as
the head of the public policy initiatives track, peter guides you through
the labyrinth of how policy is created and enacted.
here is gerry hartis. gerry runs the global humanitarian enterprise
track and knows business inside and out. he’s an experienced business
consultant to for-profit and non-profit organizations nationwide. back
in the day, gerry created and ran Wilderness ventures, a hardcore,
experience-based (rock climbing, white water, mosquito breakfast,
can’t-believe-i-signed-up-for-this) leadership development program.
he has a master of divinity from gordon-conwell theological seminary in boston.
elizabeth hanna is a faculty member and the internship
coordinator & alumni affairs manager for asp. she will assist
you in finding an internship that best matches your interests
and skills, be it with a congressional representative,
ngo or non-profit organization. a south
carolina native, elizabeth is currently
working on a doctorate in higher education at
george mason university.
Are
you
read
y to
ta
ke t
he r
oad
to a
sp?
visi
t W
WW
.bes
tsem
este
r.co
m/a
sp
In D.C.,all roads lead to the dome.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm wILL Show you why.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm,
the american studies program, based
out of the capitol hill neighborhood
in Washington, d.c., is rooted in
tWo curricular components.
01engAgementWhat makes good policy?
Who makes good policy?
ultimately, policy is process. in order to create a law or influence
legislation, you have to know how to make the process bend
to your perspective. the new public policy initiatives
track gives you the tools to learn about this.
your work in the classroom will consist of a seminar
on policy analysis and advocacy and electives catered
to your preferences. your goal is to connect the
dots: what are the primary and secondary issues
in forming new legislation? Who are all the
policy actors—obvious and not so obvious—
who you must engage? With all the tools you
gain, you and your classmates will fashion
a comprehensive agenda on a topic of your
own choosing.
02entrePreneurIAL social entrepreneurship. say that three times fast.
you want to make a change: a real, lasting change. you have the
will, but need to see how its being done by innovators who are
working together in government, business and human/economic
development organizations to take on the world’s biggest
challenges. you have the heart for another country, helping combat
aids or extreme poverty. you have the desire, but you need to learn
about the mechanism. how do you get from dreaming to doing?
the new global humanitarian enterprise track exists
with this question in mind. learn about new innovations in
advancing development in governmental and non-governmental
organizations. learn how to partner and be a partner,
incorporating biblical principles in repairing a broken world.
take the skills you learn in the seminar
on entrepreneurship and human
development and work
with a Washington, d.c.-
based client involved
in development. you’ll
observe, analyze and
reflect on what they
are doing and how
they are doing it.
Washington, dc background image: public domain. library of congress, geography and map division.
Integrateyou have to start here to get here.
the internship is a crucial component of asp. Working in your
local representative’s office or helping with a ngo, it’s crucial
to be there, see how things work and be a part of the process.
asp students work 22-25 hours a week at internships, completing
reflection papers and progress reports. the goal is observation
and application. how do constituent relations really work?
elizabeth hanna will work with you to ensure you get
the internship that best fits your skills and interests.
servein addition to the internship, service learning puts
you in the middle of the district. Working at a crisis
pregnancy center or helping to feed the homeless, it’s
important to interact and talk with those who live here,
see the city from their point of view and learn more about
god in the lives of others. service
learning projects are staggered
throughout the course of
the semester.
metro system map provided by the Washington metro area transit authority (Wmata). ©2008 Wmata.
Let’S Be honeSt: When you tell friends (and family) that
you’re coming to Washington, d.c., some of
the responses might not be positive. you’re
going to have to talk about politics all
the time. you Will alWays Worry about your
safety. you’re going to become a cynical
christian, maybe even lose your faith.
but What is the truth about Washington, d.c.
and your time in the capital?
asp is located in the capitol hill neighborhood. you are eight blocks from the
u.s. capitol and smack in the middle of an urban environment. the dellenback
apartments are fully furnished, complete with two bedrooms, a kitchen, living room
and a common area. share the apartments with four to five other classmates.
this is important: you are not a tourist. during your time at asp, you are a
resident of the district. daily living in d.c. requires keeping your wits about you and
knowing how to get around. keeping that mentality in mind, there are things you
should know up front:
you cannot bring your car to asp. Washington has a great public
transportation system, and the metro is going to be your friend.
you can get everywhere you need to be by taking the rail, the bus or by
walking. besides, you really don’t want to
drive, especially coming home from your
internship during rush hour. if you want
to get an early jump, study the metro
map on this page.
you are responsible for the majority
of your meals during your time at
asp. either learn to cook or budget
more money so you can eat out.
there is a weekly community dinner
and many students host progressive
dinners for each floor. each
apartment has a furnished kitchen
with all the utensils you’ll need
to cook. bring your favorite
recipes and you’ll make friends
really quickly.
most photos of Washington have some part of the national mall. that’s a big draw
in the capital, but there’s more to the district than just the monuments.
Washington, d.c. is a place of paradox. partisanship is strong, but the desire to do
good for the country is stronger.
in reality, Washington, d.c. is two different cities. there’s Washington, the place
of poWer and influence and there’s the district, the place of poverty and
marginalization. together, culture and community converges to create a vibrant
home to nearly 500,000 residents.
the capital city is home to world-class museums, local and national parks, embassies,
lecture and exhibition halls (and most lectures are free!), ethnically diverse
neighborhoods, great food, bike trails, civil War historic sites, 10 different colleges
and universities, niche book stores, coffee shops, farmers markets…and that’s what is
easily accessible by the metro.
since 1976, the american studies program has been a conduit for connecting faith
to being and doing. more than 2,500 students have come to Washington and nearly
500 alumni have or currently work in the d.c. metro area.
but you don’t have to become a politician to get something out of asp. our program
attracts students from a wide variety of majors and interests.
Facultythis is peter baker. he is the director of asp. peter gets asp; he
studied in the program in 1996 and after traversing the various corners
of the world, he returned to d.c. as a faculty and now, as director. peter
graduated from olivet nazarene university in illinois and was awarded
a doctorate in political science from the university of notre dame. as
the head of the public policy initiatives track, peter guides you through
the labyrinth of how policy is created and enacted.
here is gerry hartis. gerry runs the global humanitarian enterprise
track and knows business inside and out. he’s an experienced business
consultant to for-profit and non-profit organizations nationwide. back
in the day, gerry created and ran Wilderness ventures, a hardcore,
experience-based (rock climbing, white water, mosquito breakfast,
can’t-believe-i-signed-up-for-this) leadership development program.
he has a master of divinity from gordon-conwell theological seminary in boston.
elizabeth hanna is a faculty member and the internship
coordinator & alumni affairs manager for asp. she will assist
you in finding an internship that best matches your interests
and skills, be it with a congressional representative,
ngo or non-profit organization. a south
carolina native, elizabeth is currently
working on a doctorate in higher education at
george mason university.
Are you ready to take the road to asp?visit W
WW
.bestsemester.co
m/a
sp
In D.C.,all roads lead to the dome.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm wILL Show you why.
the AmerICAn StuDIeS ProgrAm,
the american studies program, based
out of the capitol hill neighborhood
in Washington, d.c., is rooted in
tWo curricular components.
01engAgementWhat makes good policy?
Who makes good policy?
ultimately, policy is process. in order to create a law or influence
legislation, you have to know how to make the process bend
to your perspective. the new public policy initiatives
track gives you the tools to learn about this.
your work in the classroom will consist of a seminar
on policy analysis and advocacy and electives catered
to your preferences. your goal is to connect the
dots: what are the primary and secondary issues
in forming new legislation? Who are all the
policy actors—obvious and not so obvious—
who you must engage? With all the tools you
gain, you and your classmates will fashion
a comprehensive agenda on a topic of your
own choosing.
02entrePreneurIALsocial entrepreneurship. say that three times fast.
you want to make a change: a real, lasting change. you have the
will, but need to see how its being done by innovators who are
working together in government, business and human/economic
development organizations to take on the world’s biggest
challenges. you have the heart for another country, helping combat
aids or extreme poverty. you have the desire, but you need to learn
about the mechanism. how do you get from dreaming to doing?
the new global humanitarian enterprise track exists
with this question in mind. learn about new innovations in
advancing development in governmental and non-governmental
organizations. learn how to partner and be a partner,
incorporating biblical principles in repairing a broken world.
take the skills you learn in the seminar
on entrepreneurship and human
development and work
with a Washington, d.c.-
based client involved
in development. you’ll
observe, analyze and
reflect on what they
are doing and how
they are doing it.
Washington, dc background image: public domain. library of congress, geography and map division.
Integrate you have to start here to get here.
the internship is a crucial component of asp. Working in your
local representative’s office or helping with a ngo, it’s crucial
to be there, see how things work and be a part of the process.
asp students work 22-25 hours a week at internships, completing
reflection papers and progress reports. the goal is observation
and application. how do constituent relations really work?
elizabeth hanna will work with you to ensure you get
the internship that best fits your skills and interests.
serve in addition to the internship, service learning puts
you in the middle of the district. Working at a crisis
pregnancy center or helping to feed the homeless, it’s
important to interact and talk with those who live here,
see the city from their point of view and learn more about
god in the lives of others. service
learning projects are staggered
throughout the course of
the semester.
metro system map provided by the Washington metro area transit authority (Wmata). ©2008 Wmata.