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I remember thinking it was impossible to work for the federal government. Now that I am on the other side, I want to help others. I created this guide because I want to see you win too. While this is not a comprehensive list, the information below could serve as a starting point to help […]

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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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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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I’m not rich, and my parents never had passports until this year. I got my first passport when I was 20.  Here’s how I was able to live and work in India, Spain, China, and Vietnam.  Study Abroad (2012) India has a special place in my heart. I lived there from January – April 2012. […]

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Tell us about yourself My name is Naria and I am a Program Assistant with Dexis Consulting Group as a U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID) Contractor. I work in USAID’s Asia Bureau on the Strategic Planning and Operations team in Washington, D.C. What lead you to your current position? When I finished my senior […]

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As of October 2018, I have interned and worked in the United States, India, Spain, China, and Vietnam. Truth be told, there are different ways to do this and there are many industries you can go into.  My biggest advice about pursuing a travel career? Have patience… Remember, nothing is going to happen overnight.  For […]

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What is it? International communication (AKA transnational or global communication) is all about sending information, verbal and non-verbal, across geographic borders and within global settings. This field studies how communication is influenced and impacted by the economy, health, culture, and politics in a globalized world. International communication is a broad field that weaves through every […]

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