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Foreign Service Public Diplomacy Officers Hey Travelers! Ever wondered about the role of Foreign Service Public Diplomacy Officers? Today, we’re diving into their responsibilities and shedding light on what they do in the Foreign Service. WHAT IS THE MISSION OF A U.S. DIPLOMAT? The primary mission of U.S. diplomats is to represent the interests and […]

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How To Get A Job In The Federal Government 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 […]

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Hey Travelers! Today, we are going to explore the interesting field of international relations – a branch of political science that’s all about unraveling the mysteries of global politics and those non-state actors that shape our world. Think interest groups, multinational corporations, and political parties – they’re all part of this complex, but interesting puzzle […]

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In the world of travel and adventure, few professions capture the essence of wanderlust as vividly as travel writing. Travel writers have the unique privilege of traveling around the world and sharing their experiences through the art of storytelling. Heather Greenwood Davis is a trailblazer in this field. She is an international journalist, travel writer, […]

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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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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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How I Lived And Worked In 4 Countries 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 lived and worked in 4 countries: India, Spain, China, and Vietnam.  How I Lived And Worked In 4 Countries: Study Abroad (2012) India […]

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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 becoming a USAID Contractor? When I finished my […]

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How To Build A Travel Career: Volunteer First Hey Travelers! Do you want to have a travel career? I can show you how because as of December 2023, I have worked in the United States, India, Spain, China, and Vietnam, Brazil, and El Salvador. Truth be told, there are different ways to do this and […]

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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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