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3 Must Know Foreign Service Fellowships If you are looking into graduate school and are considering a career in the U.S. Foreign Service, please consider the following fellowships. The Rangel, Pickering, and Payne fellowships are programs that aims to “attract outstanding young people” for careers in the Foreign Service. Rangel and Pickering fellows enter the […]

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U.S. Foreign Service Hey Travelers! In this article and video, we are going to be exploring what exactly is the U.S. Foreign Service and what the U.S. Foreign Service does. What Is The U.S. Foreign Service? The U.S. Foreign Service is made up of 15,000 people who are dedicated to representing American citizens and the […]

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Introduction Hey Travelers! In this article and video we will explore the essential requirements and key aspects of joining the Foreign Service. Whether you’re considering a career in diplomacy or simply curious about the process, I’ve compiled answers to your frequently asked questions to help you navigate this career path effectively. Foreign Service Language Requirements […]

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How To Get A Job In The Federal Government I remember thinking it was impossible to work for the federal government. Now that I am on the other side, I want to help others. I created this guide because I want to see you win too. While this is not a comprehensive list, the information […]

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Hey Travelers! When you think of children or teaching English abroad, maybe you break out in hives. Maybe you’ve never seen yourself as a teacher. Or maybe, just maybe, you majored in business with minors in international affairs and Arabic. So for the life of you, you’ve never considered teaching English after college as part […]

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Why Don’t Languages Come Easily? You’ve been studying a language or multiple languages for a while. Despite all of your studying, you can barely speak a phrase in your target language. It’s frustrating! Here may be some reasons why learning different languages does not come easy: 1. You Hang Around Too Many English Speakers If […]

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Airports can be stressful. Here are a few tips to get through the airport quickly. Know Your Terminal You can find the terminal number in your email confirmation. Knowing which terminal your flight takes off from can be a time saver because you won’t waste time wandering around. Pre Check In To Get Through The […]

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Hey Travelers! Traveling alone doesn’t mean you are lonely or isolated. Whenever I travel solo, I always meet new people. There has never been a time where I’ve gone somewhere on my own and haven’t met anyone new. The key to meeting people overseas is to be open and approachable. I know safety is definitely […]

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The Difference Between A Scholarship And Fellowship The terms scholarships and fellowships are sometimes used interchangeably. The main difference between a scholarship and fellowship is that fellowships will more likely have a service component or internship that participants need to fulfill. With scholarships, participants normally do not have to fulfill a service component or internship. […]

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IR Fellowships You Need To Know About Hey Travelers! The programs highlighted below are a sample list of IR fellowships. I could not list each one I came across, but this is a good start. Continue to do research based on your interests. 1. Boren Fellowship Boren Fellowships are the graduate version of the Boren […]

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