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What Is It Like To Be A Diplomat? So, you’re interested in what it’s like to be a diplomat? What is it like to be a diplomat? In this post/video, I answer some of your frequently asked questions. The first question is not so much what it’s like to be a diplomat, but more of […]
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Hey Travelers! We have the honor and privilege of hearing from Mr. Darion Akins, a career diplomat with over 20 years of experience in the Foreign Service. In this post, Mr. Akins shares some of his top tips on how to become a diplomat. He provides insights into everything from taking the Foreign Service Officer […]
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Hey Travelers! Today we are going to be learning more about the secretary of state. In this article, we’ll discover the duties, responsibilities, and history of this position, and why this job is important in terms of America’s relations with the rest of the world. Who is the Secretary of State? The Secretary of State […]
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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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What Is Diplomacy? Diplomacy is a useful tool that helps prevent arguments and fights, not just between friends but also between entire countries. On a big scale, if diplomacy fails, it can lead to wars and big problems. So, what exactly is diplomacy? It’s all about keeping peaceful relationships between people, groups, or even entire […]
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Hey Travelers! In this post and video, I share with you what my language training experience as a diplomat was like. One of my dreams was to get paid to learn a language. I feel so blessed because my dream became a reality. When I received my first assignment: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After Flag […]
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What is the Foreign Service? The Foreign Service is a group of dedicated individuals who work to carry out the foreign policy interests of the United States and assist American citizens living abroad. There are more than 270 posts around the world where personnel operate, and they can be found in various roles within organizations […]
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A Dream Come True As A Rangel Fellow My experience as a Rangel Fellow was a dream. Seriously. I was awarded the 2017 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship a week after the 2016 presidential election. I interviewed at the State Department on a Thursday. Right when I was about to log out of […]
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What Do Management Officers Do? Hey there, future world travelers and adventure seekers! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of management officers in the U.S. Foreign Service. We’ve got the inside scoop from Mrs. Geri Kam, a retired officer with over 30 years of experience. Get ready for a rollercoaster of stories from different […]
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