Seminar in Public & International Service

Catalog description

This is a course designed to prepare upper level undergraduates for careers in international service. The course will introduce students to career opportunities available in international nonprofits, government agencies, international organizations and multinational corporations. It will also provide students with practical skills associated with successfully securing meaningful employment after graduation, with issues covered including the job search, networking, internships, volunteering, mentoring and networking. During the semester, professionals from an array of international service career tracks will speak to students about their personal experiences and recommendations. In addition, students will read and discuss works of literature that relate to life and work abroad in foriegn locations, and the personal benefits and learning associated with such experiences.