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Major to Career: International Studies
On this
page you will find information about careers pursued by International
Studies majors, skills International Studies majors develop and
career-related Web sites relevant to the major. Visit the department page to
learn
more about the InternationalStudies
program.
Careers
It is important to remember that your
major does not determine what your career will be. With a liberal
arts education, YOU, not your major, will determine your career path.
On the right is a comprehensive list
of job titles of Dickinson alumni who majored in International Studies.
Career-Related Skills
- Research: International Studies majors develop the
ability to obtain information from texts and from observing cultural
situations.
- Analytic Thinking: International
Studies majors gain experience with creating, evaluation, and presenting
logical arguments.
- Understanding Many Points of
View: International Studies majors study different cultures and
countries to understand why groups relate with one another the way they
do.
Career-Related Web Sites
The WWW
Virtual Library: International
Affairs Resources
Excellent all-around resource for International
Affairs information.
The WWW Virtual Library:
International Affairs Resources Study
and Work Abroad
Another excellent resource for International Affairs
Careers.
ISA's
Directory of Internet Resources
Excellent resource for areas relating
to International Studies.
Worldwide
Business Briefings
A guide to business customs, etiquette and
cross-cultural communication.
United States International Trade
Commission
A federal agency of the US Department that provides
trade advice to legislative and executive branches.
The Riley Guide: Resources for
International Job Opportunities
A guide for international jobs
by country and other how-tos to guide your search.
For additional career resources and links, please visit the Job Search Web Link page.