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Commercial Service Diplomacy Are you curious about being a commercial service officer, diplomacy and dream of being a diplomat? This blog post/video is for you. I interviewed Sheryl Pinkney Moss, who spent 25 years as a Foreign Service Officer. She worked in many countries, like China, Peru, Jordan, and the Netherlands. In our interview, we […]

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A-100 Orientation: I’m Going To Be A Diplomat! I confirmed my tentative date for A-100.  Oh. My. Goodness. Things. Just. Got. Real. Seriously. A-100 is the orientation for new Foreign Service Officers (FSO). From what I understand, you are basically on-boarded. You receive a ton of information about the State Department and being an FSO. […]

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The time has finally come for me to start preparing for my move to Brazil. I was supposed to leave earlier this year, but the pandemic delayed my departure date by eight months. In the video below, I talk briefly about preparing for Brazil.

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My Language Training As A Diplomat Right now, I am supposed to be at post. Because of the pandemic, I am still in the United States. When the Coronavirus made its way to the East Coast, I was still in language training. I am still taking language classes. My language training as a diplomat, because […]

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Starting My 1st Tour As A Diplomat It’s so funny how something that didn’t exist months ago suddenly affects every aspect of your life. I never would have imagined starting my 1st tour as a diplomat would begin with a life-changing pandemic. I remember when the whispers of Co-vid 19 became louder and louder. It was March and I […]

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Below is my story of how I landed a job in the International Affairs Career Field. My story will not look like yours and that is okay. Each path is different. If you want practical tips to pursue a career in international affairs, please check out How to Work in the International Career Field. First […]

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What is it? Peace and Conflict Resolution students study the causes of conflicts that lead to disagreements on a micro and macro level. Students use their skills to create solutions that support peace.  Job Titles Within Peace and Conflict Resolution DiplomatMediatorLawyerProgram OfficerResearcherProfessorLegal advocate Sample Places To Work BusinessThink tanksNon-profitsFoundationsGovernment agenciesIntergovernmental organizations Sample List Of Organizations […]

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Why I’m On The Internet Hey Travelers! If you’re new to this space, welcome! Glad that you are here. Get comfortable, relax…pull up a chair. I’ll explain why I have a blog and YouTube channel. Why am I on the internet? I first started in this corner on the internet, back in 2013, during my […]

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