International Studies helps students better understand international cooperation, competition, and conflict. Our majors study the politics, history, economics, languages, and cultures of countries and communities around the globe, preparing them to be globally informed and engaged citizens and leaders. International Studies prepares students for a broad range of careers in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors.
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Recommendations for International Studies Majors
Explore a career in International Studies and uncover the career paths for majors.
EXPLORE a career in international studies and uncover the career paths for majors.
ENROLL in 111 and/or 112-level foreign language classes to begin working toward the INS language requirement
TAKE a Career Interest Survey
ATTEND Part-time Job Festival, Careers for the Common Good Fair, Undergraduate Research and Internship Day, and Majors and Minors Fair in fall
ACCESS Career Services resources any time
ORDER business cards from Career Services
EARN good grades and find mentors
CONSIDER joining the Political Science/Pre-Law Club or EuroSim, and connect with upper-level students
Plan a course of action, acquire the proper tools, and learn more about career possibilities for International Studies majors.
ENROLL in a 211-level foreign language class to continue working toward the INS language requirement.
INCREASE your awareness of interesting career fields by interviewing and job shadowing
VOLUNTEER with the Office of Community Development
PREPARE a resume and have Career Services review the draft
CONSIDER studying abroad, selecting an unusual minor, or aiming for the President’s Volunteer Service Award
ATTEND Scholar’s Day
APPLY for the Washington DC internship semester, the NYC alumni trip, or the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).
APPLY for scholarships
Expand on your qualifications and achievements. Complete an internship and engage in other interesting experiences.
SEEK an international internship/experience (required in year 3 or 4).
ENROLL in a 212-level foreign language class to complete the INS language requirement.
ATTEND Careers for the Common Good Fair (Fall), Annual Jobs and Internship Fair (Spring), or Rochester Area Teacher Recruitment Day (Spring)
TRANSFER student or new major? Take a career interest survey, order business cards from Career Services, join Handshake, and create a resume
PRESENT at one of the undergraduate research conferences
ACQUIRE/DEVELOP a mentor relationship
APPLY for scholarships
LOOK into graduate schools and take qualifying exams
Sharpen up your employment documents and practice networking and interviewing techniques.
SEEK an international internship/experience
DELIVER a presentation at Scholars Day
LOOK into graduate schools and take qualifying exams
ATTEND Part-time Job Festival (Fall), Careers for the Common Good Fair (Fall), or the Annual Jobs and Internship Fair (Spring)
REVIEW/UPDATE all social media accounts
HAVE a professional photo taken at the Annual Jobs and Internships Fair
