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11 Fully Funded International Relations Student Programs Hey Travelers! The world is your oyster. There are a ton of international affairs fellowships and programs which offer exciting opportunities to students and professionals. The student programs listed here and mentioned in the video, focus on critical language studies, national security, and international affairs. These student programs […]

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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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IR Scholarships For Women Of Color Are you looking for IR scholarships to help fund you study abroad? Look no further! Below are IR scholarships that you can apply to if you’re interested in international relations, diplomacy, languages, or a career in government. 1. Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship The Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship is a […]

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How To Get The Best Letter Of Recommendation Hey Travelers! Are you applying for a college, fellowship, or scholarship application? Or maybe you are applying for a job. Whatever the case, you will most likely need a letter of recommendation. In this article, I provide tips on how to get the BEST letter of recommendation […]

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What Are Critical Languages? Why Study Them? A student came to me and asked how important it is to study critical languages. Here’s a brief background on the student: She is a senior studying international relations with a minor in communication. She has a 3.6 GPA and would like to work for the Foreign Service. […]

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While considering the option to study abroad, you may have doubts as to whether or not this experience is for you. Below, common myths about study abroad are addressed. I want to arm you with information so you can make an informed decision about whether or not studying abroad is right for you. Study Abroad […]

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Hey Travelers! If you’re in high school and have dreams of traveling the world, you don’t have to wait until you’re an adult. You can travel and live overseas now. Many of the programs listed below are funded by the U.S. Department of State (visit their site here).  These programs allow you to experience and […]

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When seeking scholarships and fellowships, it’s crucial to recognize that it is a competitive process. With potentially hundreds or even thousands of scholarship or fellowship applicants boasting similar academic achievements and extensive work/volunteer backgrounds, standing out becomes paramount. To maximize your prospects of securing these coveted scholarship or fellowship awards, you must craft an award-winning […]

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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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Fulbright Research Scholar Story Hey Travelers! I’ve got a real treat for you today. We’re about to dive into the incredible journey of Dr. Cydni Robinson, and let me tell you, it’s a tale of transformation that’ll have you on the edge of your seat (Please do watch the video, because Dr. Cyd drops so […]

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