CAREERS in GLOBAL STUDIES
Why Global Studies?
An increasing number of professions in the 21st century are demanding a level of expertise that requires a global understanding and adaptability to interdisciplinary work. People trained in the field of Global Studies acquire these advantages from not only their studies, but also the experiences gained from studying abroad and acquiring proficiency in a second language. What does this all really mean? Global competency is what it is all about.
Through Global Studies, students obtain a strong grounding in global affairs which teaches them how to engage in problem-solving across boundaries and cultures, and how to critically evaluate information from a comparative perspective. This training also involves learning how to become an effective communicator which includes learning how to argue and defend complex views before a variety of global audiences. A Global Studies major also offers excellent preparation for graduate school and law school.
Possible Career Paths in Global Studies
Global Culture Industries: music, film, sports, – MTV, Disney, the NBA, Coca Cola
Global Environment: World Wildlife Fund, Greenpeace, Sierra International
Global Health: World Health Org (WHO), Ctr for Disease Control (CDC)
Global Marketing Agencies: BBDO, DDB, J. Walter Thompson, Leo Burnett
Human Justice Organizations: Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch
International Governing Agencies: UN, World Bank, IMF
International Service Agencies: Red Cross, CARE, UNICEF, Peace Corps
International Development Agencies: U.S.A.I.D, relief funds
International Businesses: Sony, Microsoft, Apple, medicine and pharmaceuticals
Mass Communication: CNN, ESPN, Rodale Int., foreign correspondence
Travel & Tourism: travel agencies, global tours, cruise lines
U.S. Government Offices & Agencies: Foreign Service, State Department
Gain the Global Studies Advantage
This Career Workshop Packet (
PDF) was prepared by UC Santa Barbara to help students assess the benefits that can be gained through studying abroad including job search strategies. If you have any other suggestions, or would like to share your experiences and advice related to studying abroad, learning a foreign language and being involved with the LU-UN Partnship, feel free to share your thoughts with
us and we would be happy to pass this along to your fellow students.
Lehigh University Career Services
We recommend that you take the time to familiarize yourself with the
services and resources that are available to you on campus through the
LU Career Services office. This office maintains a library of
resources, to help students
develop the skills
needed in order to find a job, such as how to write a proper resume,
and how to take the steps that will help you figure out how to develop
your
job search strategies.
Other Useful Job Searching Skill Links
Americorp Resume Place
Resume and Cover Letter Center
The Riley Guide (comprehensive guide to finding and obtaining international employment)