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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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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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Why Don’t Languages Come Easily? You’ve been studying a language or multiple languages for a while. Despite all of your studying, you can barely speak a phrase in your target language. It’s frustrating! Here may be some reasons why learning different languages does not come easy: 1. You Hang Around Too Many English Speakers If […]

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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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Hey Travelers! Learning a new language can be a fascinating and amazing experience, but what if you could get paid to do it as a diplomat? In this article and video, we’ll explore my personal experiences and insights into what it’s like to learn a language as a diplomat. From the unique opportunities to the […]

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What To Do About Language Barriers When You’re Abroad? What do you do if you’re abroad and you can’t speak the language? Language barriers can put a damper on your fun in a new place, but they don’t have to! Below are a few tips to help you if you are confronted with language barriers […]

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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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