Career questions tagged international-affairs
What separates someone who is ‘good’ in this field from someone who is truly exceptional?
I'm currently a High School senior, who graduates in less than a month and I’m particularly interested in international and global affairs as well as environmental studies. At this point, I don’t have formal experience in either field, but I’ve developed a strong interest through schoolwork and my growing curiosity about global issues like climate change, sustainability, and how countries work together to solve environmental challenges. As I start thinking more seriously about my future, I’m trying to understand what these fields actually look like in practice and what it takes to succeed in them long-term.
How can I turn solid Russian skills into a real advantage in global security or military careers?
I’m a junior at UW-Madison focusing on Global Security and Russian. I want to use the language practically in a future career in national security. What experiences or extra steps (beyond classes) actually made Russian a game-changer for people in security, policy, or military roles?
When advising our policy makers on foreign policy decisions, what methods/styles of communication ensure that your advice is taken seriously? #Spring26
For example, if you are speaking to a senior DoD or NSC official, what language, tone, or pacing gets them to really listen to you? #Spring26
What is your advice for a high school student planning to pursue international relations, and then attend law school?
I plan to pursue international relations in college, and then attend law school later. I'm open to receiving any advice whatsoever. Whether that be what to do as a high schooler to achieve this goal, or what to prepare for.
How can I connect my work in local food systems and social media outreach to a future in sustainable international policy or food justice?
I'm currently a college sophomore studying International Affairs and French, with a strong interest in sustainability and food justice. I work at a local farmers market. A lot of my work involves social media, newsletters, and outreach, helping connect people to local food systems and supporting small-scale producers. I’m also a Service Intern and have over 460 hours of community service experience. Long-term, I'm passionate about global equity, sustainability, and finding ways to make food systems more just, especially in under-resourced communities. I'd love advice on how to turn this mix of grassroots service and communication work into a career in international policy or nonprofit food justice.
How to get into international education development field?
What are some tips to get into international education development as a profession? I would love to help students grow and have better cultural competency by ensuring learning environments are discrimination free and students have less barriers to education access worldwide.
How did you first get involved with foreign relations work while in college?
I am planning on being an International Lawyer, but I am unsure of how to get involved with related internships or organizations as an undergraduate that will teach me skills needed in the future.
What degrees will I need to teach English in a foreign country?
Advice for future career.
How do you find a mentor as a high school student interested in international affairs?
I participated in an exchange* program sponsored by the U.S. Department Of State's Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. I'm looking for a way to expand my knowledge and learning of international relations/affairs/diplomacy.
how did you officially get into what you do now as a profession how is the income? and how is your profession going as of now??
how did you officially get into what you do now as a profession? how is the income? and how is your profession going as of now?
What type of career paths do graduates with an International Relations/Affairs follow?
I am a high school freshman, and am always encouraged to do more research into what I want to do once I graduate high school. I have always found International Relations/Affairs and International/Global Studies to be fields I want to venture into, but struggle finding what these people really do for a living. So reaching out to those out there with a similar degree: What is your job, and what do you do everyday as part of that career?
What to do to get an international job as a civil engineering intern?
What to do to get an international job as a civil engineering intern?
Can I become a international lawyer with only a international relations degree ?
And if not , is it possible to work in companies or In the business field without a business degree if I have only international relations degree ?
If I have two very different career paths in mind, how should I find a way to choose between them? Should I try to balance them even though it's unrealistic?
I have two very different career paths in mind. I'd like to be an intelligence officer or a THINKTANK, but I also want to pursue a job in the film industry. I have knacks for both political science and acting/direction. I'm not sure what to do, because choosing one would most likely mean not getting to do the other. What should I do? How should I choose?
International Psychology?
Are there any jobs that involve psychology and international studies? I love psychology and learning about new cultures and especially traveling. I was thinking about finishing at my JuCo then becoming a flight attendant for a while and coming back to study psychology and do research. Does that sound plausible or is it a bad idea?
Where do I do volunteer work online as a high school student as being international?
I ve searched a lot but most of them require for me to be a American or Indian or most are not free
Best Universities in the field of International Relations/International Politics?
I am currently graduating in Korean Studies, but i want to do a MA in International Relations/Politics. My goal for the future is to get into the EU or the UN, both of which require a very good degree from a god university. Other than Harvard and LSE (just wayyyy too expensive) what are good options for doing a Masters in this field? Which universities are famous for IR? I heard a lot about Sciences Po in Paris? What are other good options, preferably in Europe?
What is working in foriegn(i.e not the United States) country like?
I am junior in highschool wondering about how to work in the foriegn office and i am wondering about what a job like that actually means in respect to day to day life.
What are some good tips on what to do to become a diplomat?
Hi, I'm a 10th grade student aspiring to major in International Relations and become a diplomat. I'm looking for general tips for the industry.
what degree do i need to purse a career in international relations?
I would really like to be able to have a career in international relations and i am wondering what i can do now as a junior in highschool to prepare.
What are some steps i can do to work in foreign diplomacy?
I am a junior in high school and would really like to have a job where I could travel more and practice my language skills.
I want to work in cybersecurity, which is the best ~ Computer Science or Information Technology? Please help. I am confused
I want to work as a cybersecurity enginner. Which major is better IT or Computer Science. #international-affairs #computerscience #college #majors #career #informationtechnology #cybersecurity
What jobs can I get with an international relations degree?
#international-affairs #political-science #polisci
How does studying abroad work? Costs? College credit? Etc.?
#travel #international-affairs
What schools offer study-abroad opportunities for Nursing Students?
#college #study-abroad #nurse #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare #international-affairs #nursing
With all the Tariff being put into place how will this affect trading Internationally?
Currently studying International Business. #international-trade #international-business #international #international-affairs
How can one get a foot in the door if they want to get into politics?
Minoring in International relations and want to be a U.S. Ambassador one day. #politics #international-affairs #international relations
Do you recommend getting a degree in an international school?
I'm asking because I'm wondering if the U.S. would recognize the degree when I come back. For example, if I went to dental school in Spain would I be able to work as a dentist here? #international #international-affairs #study-abroad #overseas-study #dental-school #dentistry #dentist #orthodontist #career #college-admissions #college-advice #higher-education #college-bound #college #college-selection #university
Political Science or International Relations?
Which should I major in? I am interested in working in foreign policy, but I'm not sure which is the better major to pursue for this. Should I go with the less specific Political Science, so I have a safety net if I don't like foreign policy? Or should I go more specific and really specialize on my preferred topic?? #majors #college-major #political-science #international-affairs #international-relations