Careers in International Affairs Panel
October 17, 2023 | 5 – 6 pm | Zoom log in
Location:Moved to Zoom 
Attend this panel to learn from and network directly with professionals working in this field. International affairs is a broad field that entails careers focused on how nations and cultures interact and the effect that interaction has on economics, political science, health, education, and society as a whole. Our panelists will share their career paths, past educational experiences, and provide tips for entering the field. The event will begin with a moderated question and answer session and conclude with an opportunity to talk with the professionals individually.
Meet the Panelist:
-Major, United States Air Force
-Watch Officer, U.S. Department of State
-Senior Associate Director, APCO Worldwide
-International Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Justice
-Development and Communications Associate, Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition
-Senior International Policy Analyst, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Hosted by the Feller Center. Questions? Contact bsoscareers@umd.edu.
Language Career & Internship Fair
October 18, 2023 | 12 – 4 pm
Location: Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom
Do you speak another language? Do you want to teach English, work or intern abroad? Interested in international issues? Don’t miss the 15th Annual Language Career & Internship Fair! Connect with organizations looking to hire for part-time, internship and full-time positions in these fields and learn about ways to build your experience on our campus. Hosted by the University Career Center.
Employers attending: View all
| Prince George’s County Public Schools (MD) |
| Fairfax County VA Public Schools |
| International Rescue Committee |
| Liberty Language Services |
| National Endowment for Democracy (NED) |
| Prince William County Public Schools, VA |
| ecoLatinos |
| National Security Agency (NSA) |
| Southern Teachers Agency |
| Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) |
| Teach For America |
| UMD – Arabic & Persian Flagship Programs |
| Baltimore County Public Schools (MD) |
| Montgomery County Public Schools (MD) |
| Academy of Interpretation |
| Tahirih Justice Center |
| Mary’s Center |
| Peace Corps |
| UMD Education Abroad |
| UMD Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) |
| Anne Arundel County Public Schools (MD) |
International Affairs: Explore Graduate Programs & Career Paths with APSIA
Interested in a specific topic of study or want to learn more about fields within International Affairs? BSOS undergraduates are invited to attend APSIA – Association of Professional Schools of International Affair‘s virtual open houses throughout the months of October and November!
FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
- Entering a grad program in IA in 2024-2025? Apply for the Payne Fellowship Program
- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows
- Review fellowships and internship programs within the field of international affairs
- Boren Fellowships, Deadline: Jan. 31, 2024
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Need help exploring this career track or preparing to apply? The Feller Center offers resources (i.e. resume examples International Relations) and appointment options for current undergraduate BSOS majors.
