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What Is It Like To Be A Diplomat? So, you’re interested in what it’s like to be a diplomat? What is it like to be a diplomat? In this post/video, I answer some of your frequently asked questions. The first question is not so much what it’s like to be a diplomat, but more of […]

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The Society Of Black Archeologists Hey Travelers! Are you interested in becoming an archeologist, but don’t know where to turn? Well, I have a resource for you! Recently I had the honor and privilege of interviewing Craig Stevens. Craig is an up-in-coming archeologist. He is currently a PhD candidate at NorthWestern University. In the interview […]

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Hey Travelers! We have the honor and privilege of hearing from Mr. Darion Akins, a career diplomat with over 20 years of experience in the Foreign Service. In this post, Mr. Akins shares some of his top tips on how to become a diplomat. He provides insights into everything from taking the Foreign Service Officer […]

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Should You Become A Flight Attendant? Hey Travelers! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a flight attendant? In this article, we are going to hear from Ariel Rose, a flight attendant who is living the dream! She talks about her experiences, how she became a flight attendant, what training is like, and […]

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Hey Travelers! When you think of children or teaching English abroad, maybe you break out in hives. Maybe you’ve never seen yourself as a teacher. Or maybe, just maybe, you majored in business with minors in international affairs and Arabic. So for the life of you, you’ve never considered teaching English after college as part […]

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3 Must Know Foreign Service Fellowships If you are looking into graduate school and are considering a career in the U.S. Foreign Service, please consider the following fellowships. The Rangel, Pickering, and Payne fellowships are programs that aims to “attract outstanding young people” for careers in the Foreign Service. Rangel and Pickering fellows enter the […]

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How To Pick Your College Major I’m sort of freaking out because I thought I knew what I wanted my college major to be, but after taking 1st Semester classes I’m having doubts about my decision. I have a few things in mind that might be possibilities but I don’t want to waste my parents’ […]

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Mistakes To Avoid On Your First Day Of Work Hey Travelers! Yesterday, I put my big girl pants on and went to work. My first day of work was a whirlwind of excitement and nervousness, complemented perfectly by orientations with my supervisor, the Human Resources department, and others who hold various positions around the office. […]

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IR Scholarships For Women Of Color Are you looking for IR scholarships to help fund you study abroad? Look no further! Below are IR scholarships that you can apply to if you’re interested in international relations, diplomacy, languages, or a career in government. 1. Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship The Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship is a […]

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How To Get The Best Letter Of Recommendation Hey Travelers! Are you applying for a college, fellowship, or scholarship application? Or maybe you are applying for a job. Whatever the case, you will most likely need a letter of recommendation. In this article, I provide tips on how to get the BEST letter of recommendation […]

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