We are often asked by students, "What can I do with an international studies degree?" You can read about possibilities by clicking on the link, and you can explore the internship and job postings listed here to get an idea of what you can do during your academic career at UW and post graduation.
An internship provides the opportunity to apply what has been learned in the classroom. It furthers your education by giving you a chance to gain practical experience. Many students meet people during their internships who can help them find a job or other opportunity after graduation. Also, in a foreign locale your language skills will improve.
We have put together a list of possible internship and career opportunities at organizations and agencies we think would be of interest to our students. There are many other possibilities besides the ones listed here, and you are welcome to do some research on your own. You can also access two different search engines for global internships and job opportunities through Career Services: Going Global and The Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas. We've also provided some guidelines for developing your application. These guidelines are based on our personal contact with internship and job coordinators.
Several of our students participate in internships each year. Our Internship Coordinator, Manuela Hofer-McIntyre, will help you find an internship, evaluate an opportunity you have found, or help with an application packet.
***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE***
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Institute on Economics and International Affairs combines a substantive professional experience in international affairs for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University.
This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around
the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job
market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of
Washington first-hand.
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
American Islamic Congress
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Educational Initiative for Central and Eastern Europe
European-American Business Council
Foreign Embassies
Institute of World Politics
Peace Corps
Potomac Institute
World Learning
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Internships – Competitive international affairs placements
Classes – Up to 9 credit hours in economics and U.S. foreign policy from Georgetown University
Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top foreign policy and economics experts
Exclusive Briefings – At the CIA, State Department, World Bank, Federal Reserve and Capitol Hill
Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
Scholarships – Approximately 70% of students receive generous awards based on merit and financial need
APPLICATION INFORMATION
February 7 is the final deadline for applicants to IEIA. Details baout the program and online application may be found at www.DCinternships.org/IEIA.
Questions regarding the program or admissions process may be directed to admissions@tfas.org
or 202.986.0384.
Please click on this link to request an information brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp.
