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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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Tell Us About Yourself.  My name is Tiana, and I am a government contractor and work as a program analyst at the U.S. Department of State. What Do You Do? I work on the (J-1) Exchange Visitor Program in the academic program categories. Approximately 300,000 foreigners from over 200 countries come to the U.S. each […]

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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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What is it? Peace and Conflict Resolution students study the causes of conflicts that lead to disagreements on a micro and macro level. Students use their skills to create solutions that support peace.  Job Titles Within Peace and Conflict Resolution DiplomatMediatorLawyerProgram OfficerResearcherProfessorLegal advocate Sample Places To Work BusinessThink tanksNon-profitsFoundationsGovernment agenciesIntergovernmental organizations Sample List Of Organizations […]

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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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What is it? International economics looks at the economic interactions between nations and how these activities affect the world. International trade predicts and examines investment, production, and trade across geographic borders. International economics and trade are important because we live in a globalized world. What happens in one country’s economy can have rippling effects throughout […]

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What is it? International law are agreements and rules that occur between countries or legally recognized international actors. Because we live in an interconnected world, legal issues can transcend a country’s borders. As a result, there is a need for lawyers who understand this. Job Titles Within International Law Diplomat Consultant Professor Legal advisor Legal […]

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What is it? Environmental issues affect our everyday lives. It can also exacerbate regional conflicts and put a country’s national security at risk. Similarly, environmental policies that society creates can have an impact on nature. International environmental policy students will learn the causes of environmental degradation and ways to prevent it.  Job Titles Within Environmental […]

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Hey Travelers! I have a little over a week until I move to Spain. And I gotta’ say, at this stage in my journey, moving abroad… it feels like I’m waiting in line to get on one of those crazy rides at a theme park. I have written this piece below. Moving to Spain… It […]

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