International Relations/Affairs

Open hands with world map painted on their palms

Explore & Make Connections

Talking to alumni in the field can help you make informed choices and potentially open doors. Join Swatties Helping Swatties and conduct informational interviews to enhance your career journey. Make an appointment to chat with an advisor about this field.

Learn & Apply

Browse the industry guides to learn more about types of roles, organizations and skills valued by employers. Look for internships and jobs on Handshake, where you can also browse employers and industry-specific events.

Read Blogs

Clear

Filter:

How to Build Your Career Outside of the US

Published on August 11, 2024

I’ve known that I wanted to live abroad since I was eight years old. I visited family in London and completely fell in love with the city. When I was 24, I decided to make my dream a reality and …

International Languages + ANY Career = Success: Alumni Career Panel

Published on March 4, 2024

Alums shared insights and advice on how their language skills advanced their careers while opening exciting opportunities in Tech, Law, Medicine and Gaming!

Valuable Insights from our Alums:

Have No Fear of Failure! -Learning a new language requires one to …

By Jennifer Barrington

Swarthmore Contingent Shares Takeaways of U.N. Climate Change Conference in Dubai

Published on January 19, 2024

A group of Swarthmore students, staff, and faculty attended the United Nations Foundation Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai in December, witnessing and contributing to international unity against the existential threat of climate change.

Three Swarthmore students — Oviya Kumaran ’24, …

By Ryan Dougherty

William Li ’24 to Explore Global Affairs in China as Schwarzman Scholar

Published on December 21, 2023

Reflecting on his time at the College, William Li ’24 pinpoints what makes Swarthmore special.

“It’s the commitment to community as the foundation of learning,” says the Honors economics and political science major from Ellicott City, Md.

Li is determined …

By Ryan Dougherty

4 Easy Ways to Keep Up with Current Events and Grow Your Global Fluency

Published on October 25, 2022

Today, employers are looking more and more for open-minded people interested in being a global citizen. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) defines one of its eight career readiness competencies as “global/intercultural fluency.” According to NACE, global/intercultural fluency …

Clear

Filter:

Vault Guide to Foreign Trade Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Foreign Languages and Studies Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Clear

Filter:

SwatLink: Find Your PeopleShare This: Share SwatLink: Find Your People on FacebookShare SwatLink: Find Your People on LinkedInShare SwatLink: Find Your People on X
SwatLink makes networking and mentoring that much easier. This closed, online networking and mentoring community facilitates natural connections between Swarthmore …

						Visit SwatLink
						
GoinGlobalShare This: Share GoinGlobal on FacebookShare GoinGlobal on LinkedInShare GoinGlobal on X
GoinGlobal helps new and experienced job seekers find opportunities both at home and abroad.

						View Resource
						
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA)Share This: Share The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) on FacebookShare The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) on LinkedInShare The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) on X
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is a not-for-profit that has been supporting efforts to increase diversity in …

						Read More