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The beauty of the major in International Studies is that it is interdisciplinary, therefore giving you the flexibility to pursue a number of fascinating internship and career opportunities. Below are some very general ideas to get you started; also see the links at the bottom of the page for resources to help you find specific opportunities.
- Teaching English in a foreign country
- Non-profit/non-governmental organizations
- Tourism and travel specialists, e.g., travel agent, tour guide, study abroad advisor
- Foreign policy centers/think tanks
- Transnational corporations, e.g., marketing, media, banking, commerce
- United Nations and other international governmental organizations
- U.S. government: local (e.g., town council), state (e.g., NC Senate), or national (U.S. Congress/Senate)
- Consulting
- International health organizations
- Governmental and non-governmental international development organizations, e.g., United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Intelligence and defense, e.g., Central Intelligence Agency, military
- International diplomacy and foreign service, e.g., State Department
- Peace Corps
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Please note: Neither UNC nor the Curriculum in International and Area Studies endorses these links; we merely provide them as possible resources.
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's University Career Services (UCS)
- UCS's internship links
- UCS's international resources
- UNC - Chapel Hill's chapter of AIESEC, a network of more than 97 countries, 800 universities, 5000 companies, & thousands of students worldwide dedicated to increasing international cooperation and cultural understanding.
- Northwestern University has an excellent list of non-profit and governmental organizations (some are Chicago-specific but many are national or international)
- International Business Center has information on international careers and other resources
- The Opportunities and Jobs section of the Organization of American States website has information on fellowships, internships, and careers
- UC Berkeley has compiled a list of international job listing sites
- Rutgers Public Policy and Administration department has a listing of opportunities and resources in international development
- Idealist posts non-profit job opportunities in the U.S. and internationally, and allows you to search by country
- Philanthropy News Digest also maintains a list of non-profit jobs
- E Jobs links to environmental opportunities in the USA and Canada
- The online World Directory of Development Organizations and Programs is a good resource to locate organizations you might wish to volunteer with or work for
- BUNAC coordinates work and volunteer opportunities abroad
- The Communication Initiative advocates the importance of effective communication for sustainable development. Their website has a classified section for posting job vacancies.
- Dave's ESL Café posts opportunities to teach English abroad
- The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has developed the Federal Government's Employment Information System which provides worldwide job vacancy information, employment information fact sheets, job application and forms. By using USAJOBS you have access to not only Federal job information listings, but also some state and local government as well as private sector listings. USAJOBS is updated daily. All Civil Service job vacancies at the State Department are listed on this website.
- Institute of International Education Fulbright opportunities
- OverseasJobs.com
- TeachAbroad.com
- TransitionsAbroad.com has a thorough list of resources for those looking to work abroad, as well as on traveling, studying, and living abroad
- GlobalPlacement.com offers placement for internships worldwide.
- The University of Wisconsin-Madison maintains the Go Global! International Jobs Website, as well as a page with links for jobs and internships (very comprehensive)
- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has compiled a pdf list of international organizations
- NGOabroad is a service that matches your skills with international humanitarian needs
- The Development Executive Group lists positions in international development. A position for international development correspondent was open as of 9/12/07, particularly suited for graduating INTS majors also majoring in journalism.
- The International Affairs Council based in Raleigh, NC offers unpaid internships. Interested candidates should contact Leila Bekri, Director, International Visitor Leadership Program, at lbekri@iacnc.org or 919-838-9191.
- iHipo.com is a combination of a social networking and job search website which offers young professionals and students the chance to browse through 1000+ challenging international job and internship offers from prestigious employers.
- UniversalGiving web-based service helps people give and volunteer with exceptional organizations all over the world. Simply choose a country and an area of interest, and they will get you started on your pathway to an enriching volunteer trip.
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Unless specified otherwise, to be put in touch with any of the career contacts listed below, please email Tara Hudson. (Alumni: If you'd like to serve as a career contact in your field, please let Tara know!)
Foreign & Government Service
Are you interested in a career in foreign or government service after graduation? Several INTS alumni have generously offered to provide guidance and advice. A 1991 International Studies alumnus is currently working with the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad; a 2003 graduate is currently serving in Moscow as the U.S Embassy's Community Liaison Officer Assistant; another 2003 graduate is serving with the Foreign Service in Nogales, Mexico, and a 2005 graduate was recently given her first assignment as Vice Consul in Vienna.
Teaching English Abroad
A 2006 INTS alumnus has offered to serve as a career contact for students interested in teaching English in France and francophone countries. He is currently employed by the French Government in one of their overseas territories (a DOM - Domaine d'Outre Mer), French Guyana, teaching at College Justin Catayee. Click here for more information about the program.
Peace Corps
INTS majors interested in working with the Peace Corps after graduation can contact Brian Pedersen, currently serving as the Peace Corps representative with University Career Services.
International Business and Finance
Two alumni have offered to share their experiences in this field. One currently works in financial services and risk management with GE Money in Prague, and is responsible for driving growth, policy, and risk strategy for the GE Money Central, Eastern Europe, and Middle East Region, which includes Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Russia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. The other alum works with Marc Jacobs International in New York, whose parent company, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, "is always looking for multilingual, internationally-minded interns and employees."
International Development
An INTS alum working in international development since 1998 would be happy to be a contact for students interested in getting into the field. He has worked primarily with civil society and independent media projects, as well as education, and is currently working as a consultant for a US NGO and a European NGO.
A 2005 alumnus working with TransPerfect Translations in Research Triangle Park is willing to speak to students about her field. Her company also offers paid internships.
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