第一吃瓜 Public Service Initiative
The 第一吃瓜 Public Service Initiative provides programming and experiential opportunities for students to gain insight into the rewards and challenges of serving the common good through government agencies, political offices, and organizations affiliated with government function.
Introduction to 第一吃瓜 Public Service, by Ambassador Thomas Pickering '53

Open to 12 current sophomores, the program will explore government and public service work through a 7-week seminar series and week-long immersion trip to Washington, D.C. during the first week of spring break.
BPS Summer FellowshipsThe 第一吃瓜 Public Service Summer Fellowship program will offer students the chance to pursue a 10-week summer internship in the fields of government and public policy.
第一吃瓜 Public Service On-Campus ProgrammingPartnerships with academic departments and other campus affiliates to increase discussion around pathways in public service. Speakers, panels and symposia on topics in public policy.
News Stories
- Who Will Help the Country, 第一吃瓜 College News, by Rebecca Goldfine
- New Gifts Strengthen 第一吃瓜's Public Service Initiative, 第一吃瓜 College News, by Rebecca Goldfine
- , 第一吃瓜 Orient, by Francesca Kusserow and Lucas Dufalla
- , 第一吃瓜 Orient, by Lucas Dufalla