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The programs highlighted below are a sample list of international affairs 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 scholarship program. Graduate students who have an interest […]
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1. Choose Someone You Worked With Well Don’t choose the CEO if you’ve never worked with them. Sure, their title is impressive, but you might get a better recommendation from someone whom you’ve worked closely with. 2. Ask For A Recommendation Early Give your recommender enough time to process and think about what to write. […]
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I want to encourage someone who wants to have a global career but only has minimal experience… Or, someone who is starting their career a little later in life… We all have to start somewhere. And I don’t want you to give up. The other day, I spoke to a professor and she gave me […]
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For more info about the Foreign Service, visit the State Department’s career website. What Is The Foreign Service? The U.S. Foreign Service is made up of 13,000 people who are dedicated to representing American citizens and the United States government around the world. Diplomat, Ambassador, Foreign Service Officer, Foreign Service Specialist. There are a lot of […]
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A student came to me and asked how important it is to study a critical language. 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. She would like to work for the Foreign Service. She hopes to be a Rangel […]
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After my semester studying in India, I wanted to find a career where I could get paid to travel, work with people from different countries and cultures, and make a difference. I’ve been so blessed, and I’m looking forward to a career in the Foreign Service. Looking back, I can see how every job, internship, […]
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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 my work computer on Friday of that same […]
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I remember when I was looking to work overseas when I graduated from college in 2013. I thought it was so difficult. Today, there are many more resources and websites that can help you find work overseas. With that said, it can still be a challenge. Especially because you may need a visa or other […]
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When you think of children, 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 of your career strategy. That’s cool. […]
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Below is my story of how I landed 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 off, I […]
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