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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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8 Working From Home Tips You Must Know Working from home has its pros and cons. On one hand, I don’t have to commute to work, and I can take a nap during the day. On the other hand, I rarely interact with other people, unless it’s through the computer. During these last few months […]
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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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How To Get A Study Abroad Scholarship Hey Travelers! So you want to win a study abroad scholarship and have the time of your life overseas? Well, before you live your best life studying abroad, you have to pay for the experience. One way to pay for your study abroad experience is by getting a […]
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How To Apply For An International Affairs Fellowship 1. Don’t Wait Until The Last Minute To Apply Starting early on your international affairs fellowship application is one of the best things you can do. It gives you time to research, ask for a recommendation, and draft a well-thought-out essay. Also, you won’t be stressed. Because […]
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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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Don’t Be Afraid To List Your Minimum Wage Job I want to encourage someone who wants to have a global career but only has minimal experience, like an entry-level minimum wage job… Or, someone who is starting their career a little later in life. Know that every job experience is valuable. We all have to […]
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How To Work In International Affairs 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. The International Affairs career field is the career to do these things. I’ve been so blessed, and I’m […]
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How To Find Work As An American Overseas 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 […]
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