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Hey Travelers! Today, we’re delving deep into the world of the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT). This test is a crucial step for those aspiring to become Foreign Service Officers, and I’m here to break it down for you. Understanding the FSOT The FSOT, or Foreign Service Officer Test, serves as a comprehensive examination to […]
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Passion for travel and a desire to explore international affairs careers can open numerous opportunities! If you are interested in working for the U.S. State Department, this article and video are for you. In this article/video, I introduce who are “Diplomats in Residence” (DIRs). Diplomats in Residence are career foreign service officers or specialists dedicated […]
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Exploring Brazilian Art In Rio de Janeiro Hey Travelers! Exploring Brazilian art in Rio de Janeiro was one of my favorite experiences when I was in Brazil. In today’s adventure, we dive into the vibrant world of Brazilian art with a focus on the Portuguese word of the day, “arte” (art). Recently, I had the […]
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Diplomat Life – 4th Of July Edition Hi Travelers! Today I show you what a day in the life of a diplomat is like. I had the chance to be the volunteer coordinator of this year’s 4th of July party. It was the first 4th of July event we had since the pandemic. And, it […]
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How I Became A U.S. Diplomat Hey Travelers! I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would have a chance to represent my country as a U.S. diplomat. It is an honor and privilege of a lifetime. In the article and video below, we delve into my journey of how I became a U.S. […]
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Hey Travelers! Interviewing Maia Chaka, the trailblazing first Black female NFL referee was a privilege. Her inspiring journey reflects determination, resilience, and a deep love for sports. Maia shared her life story, starting with her fearless defiance of societal norms in sports from a young age. While pursuing physical education at Norfolk State University, a […]
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What Do Diplomats Do? What do diplomats really do? In these videos and this article will unpack the various roles and responsibilities of a U.S. Diplomat! Let’s go! The Mission Of U.S. Diplomats The primary mission of U.S. diplomats is to represent the interests and policies of the United States overseas and provide assistance to […]
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Commercial Service Diplomacy Are you curious about being a commercial service officer, diplomacy and dream of being a diplomat? This blog post/video is for you. I interviewed Sheryl Pinkney Moss, who spent 25 years as a Foreign Service Officer. She worked in many countries, like China, Peru, Jordan, and the Netherlands. In our interview, we […]
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A-100 Orientation: I’m Going To Be A Diplomat! I confirmed my tentative date for A-100. Oh. My. Goodness. Things. Just. Got. Real. Seriously. A-100 is the orientation for new Foreign Service Officers (FSO). From what I understand, you are basically on-boarded. You receive a ton of information about the State Department and being an FSO. […]
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The time has finally come for me to start preparing for my move to Brazil. I was supposed to leave earlier this year, but the pandemic delayed my departure date by eight months. In the video below, I talk briefly about preparing for Brazil.
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