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CAREERS, INTERNSHIPS AND MORE
Careers
Internships
Study Abroad
International Scholarships
Undergraduate Research
Graduate School
Careers
In addition to having an
interest in languages, travel, and learning about the world, Global Affairs
majors and minors are also interested in international careers.
International jobs can take place in the United States – such as in embassies or
international organizations like the United Nations – or abroad. Start thinking
today about possible career paths. Do you want to work in the government (for
example, in the Foreign Service of the State Department)? Do you want to work
for an international service agency (CARE or a wide range of other
organizations)? Do you want to teach English overseas? Some ways to increase
your marketability are through:
- Advanced language training
- A global perspective with
specialized knowledge about a particular region
- Internships
- Other international
experiences such as Study Abroad and the Peace Corp
To
begin this process,
- Talk with Jennifer
Antonini in University Career Services. Jennifer Antonini is the Career
Counselor for Global Affairs, Economics, Foreign Languages, Government and
International Politics, Public Administration, and Russian Studies. She can
help you figure out your career goals and how to achieve those goals. Her
contact info is,
703-993-3737. Make an appointment today!
- Check the webpage of
University Career Services.
University Career Services has a
wide range of services: workshops on resume writing, preparing for interviews,
and many other essential skills for the job market.
PatriotJobWeb
has a current listing of jobs and internships, which you can easily search by
keywords.
Internships
Internships are one of the
best ways to land a great job. Through an internship or two, you can clarify
your career goals, put your education into practice, enhance your knowledge and
skills, and develop networks with potential future employers. All Global Affairs
majors are strongly encouraged to do an internship in an international field
and/or in an international location. The major advisor will help students work
these experiences into the program of study.
Here are the steps to getting
an internship:
- Talk with Jennifer
Antonini in University Career Services. Jennifer Antonini is the Career
Counselor for Global Affairs. Her contact info is
703-993-3737. Make an appointment today!
- Check the webpage of
University Career Services.
PatriotJobWeb has a current listing
of jobs and internships, which you can easily search by keywords.
- Visit the
Center for
Global Education.
The
Center for Global Education has many interesting internship opportunities.
- Decide whether you want
academic credit. You
can gain academic credit for your internship experience by taking a formal
internship course, such as
GLOA 495
or GOVT 480 or
COMM 450. Internship courses
have reading and writing assignments to increase the returns on your internship
activities. Many departments have internship courses. See the departmental web pages for details. Participation in internship courses must be pre-approved.
Study Abroad
- Center for Global Education (CGE)
The Center for Global Education (CGE) at George Mason University provides a wide array of study abroad opportunities for both GMU students and the general public and functions as the hub for international educational activities at GMU. CGE offers short-term, semester/year long and honors study abroad programs as well as intensive language programs and international internships for all members of the academic community and the general public.
International Scholarships
1) The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
Not Western Europe, Australia
Student must be a United States citizen
For Summer 2005-Spring 2006
$10,000 per semester
www.iie.org/nsep
2) Fulbright (UNDERGRAD AND GRAD)
http://www.iie.org/FulbrightTemplate.cfm?Section=U_S__Student_Program
Deadline: Oct. 21, 2005.
For graduating seniors and graduate students.
3) Freeman-ASIA Award Program (UNDERGRAD)
http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/
The primary goal of the Freeman-ASIA Award Program is to increase the number of American undergraduate students who study in East and Southeast Asia, by providing them with the information and financial assistance they will need.
4) DAAD-German Academic Exchange Service Grants
http://www.daad.org/
For study in Germany, here are the undergrad grants:
- EDU.de scholarships: to support undergraduate US and Canadian students interested in studying, doing research, or completing an internship in Germany.
Deadline: Feb. 20, 2005.
- Study Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
Deadline: Nov. 15, 2005.
Hochschulsommerkurse: for summer German language courses.
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2005
- There are other opportunities too.
5) Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship (UNDERGRAD AND GRAD)
http://www.woodrow.org/public-policy/
The goal is to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds, who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State.
Deadline: Feb. 21, 2005
6) Ronald H. Brown Commercial Service Fellowships
http://www.woodrow.org/public-policy/
The Program is designed to afford an increasing number of promising and culturally diverse students the opportunity to prepare for professional careers in the Commercial Foreign Service.
7) Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html
This scholarship provides awards for US undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
Deadline: either April 15 or Sept. 22 (no funding of summer programs)
8) Marshall Fellowships (UNDERGRAD and GRAD)
http://www.marshallscholarship.org
For study in the United Kingdom.
Deadline: around Oct. 1, 2005
http://www.britishcouncil-usa.org/home/register.asp
9) Fascell Fellowship Program (GRADUATE STUDENTS)
http://www.careers.state.gov/student/prog_fell.html
Imagine having the opportunity to work outside the United States in support of a diplomatic or consular mission. It's possible if you become a Fascell fellow. Fellowship opportunities are available in Eastern Europe, the Former Soviet Union and China. Participating posts include: Beijing, China; Bratislava, Slovak Republic; Kiev, Ukraine; Krakow, Poland; Minsk, Belarus; Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; Tashkent, Uzbekistan; Vilnius, Lithuania; and Yerevan, Armenia.
10) Presidential Management Fellows Program (GRADUATE STUDENTS)
http://www.careers.state.gov/student/prog_prez.html
11) Harold Rosenthal Fellowship (GRADUATE STUDENTS OR SENIORS)
For students in international relations to spend a summer with a member of Congress or in the State Department. Includes stipend.
http://www.rosenthalfellowship.org/fprogdes.htm
Deadline: February 2006
May include participation in European Union Visitors Program
12) Rhodes Scholarship (GRADUATE STUDENTS)
For 2 years of study at Oxford University, UK, at the graduate level in any field, specifically for students dedicated to a life of leadership. All expenses.
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
Deadline: October 1, 2005
13) Lots of opportunities are listed at the IIE website
http://www.iie.org/
http://www.iiepassport.org/
Undergraduate Research
Go to this link for information about research projects at the
undergraduate level
http://www.gmu.edu/cte/apprentice.htm
Graduate School
Thinking about Graduate School? Here is a website with excellent advice:
http://www.gradschooltips.com/
Further Reading:
Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad . San Carlos, CA: Reference Service Press. Bi-Annual, 650-594-0743
Financial Aid for Study and Training. San Carlos, CA: Reference Service Press. Bi-Annual.
Financial Resources for International Study: A Guide for U.S. Students and Professionals. New York: Institute for International Education, 212-984-5330
Fellowships, Scholarships, and Related Opportunities . University of Tennessee- Knoxville: Center for International Education, 423-974-3177
Financial Resources for International Study . Princeton, NJ: Peterson’s Guide, 1-800-338-3282
Foundation Grants to Individuals . New York: The Foundation Center, 212-620-4230
Free Money For Foreign Study . New York: Facts on File, 212-967-8800
The International Scholarship Book . 2 nd Edition. New York: Prentice Hall, 212-373-8500
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