whats your undergrad in? and where did you get your masters? crying? huh?

Thank you very much for your comment. Good luck with your studies! 💡

Not too sure as I’m not familiar with the airforce, and the application process would be different from country to country-but I wouldn’t see why not! At least in Canada, I don’t think you even need a degree. I would be more concerned with other aspects that might impact your ability to join, like height, mental health, eyesight etc. Sorry I couldn’t be much help!

The answer yes to be honest having a degree is better...not needed but better you can go the officer route....and make waaaaaay more money go in as a lieutenant as opposed to a private lol

Thank you!

Maybe I should make a video on IR basics? 😅

🥹🥹 Thank you so much! And that is a great question! From my understand, IR focusses more on the economic and political (and military) side of things, while IS (international studies yes?) is more interdisciplinary and broad, incorporating classes about cultural communication, anthropology as well as the other IR components. Personally, I took this approach while studying IR because I loved studying about other cultures and the anthropological side of things instead of just economics / politics. I hope this helped and please do let me know what you decide!!

Hello! congrats on your masters :) it will depend one what you would like to do! My advice would be to apply to all the jobs you find interesting and see where you get accepted - it kind of makes the choice for you that way! Let’s call it… meaningful drifting 😄

TRUE! You learn so much about economics, business, and so much more. Because journalism requires a broad understanding of everything in the world, I actually think an IR degree will be more beneficial for you. Plus, you have to write A LOT in IR. This will greatly improve your writing, research, and critical thinking skills. At least my friends that went into business, they didn’t have to write many papers. Go into IR if you want to study the world, go into business if you want to go into business 😛(also you can work in business with an IR degree)!

Did you get an answer? I'm extremely confused about the same things as you except I'm not good at economics haha

Not sure, I’m Canadian 😸🇨🇦

@@jclarkelister ohh it's ok😄

That’s a great question! I believe this will depend on where you are located. In Canada, yes, it is possible. Teaching will require a PHD or for you to be enrolled in a PDH program, in which case this should be something to do with history. Undergrad doesn’t matter as much! Also, there’s a lot of history in IR - it’s all history, actually!

@jclarkelister Thank you very much! One more question, What kind of history courses did you took as an IR major? I mean, did you learn about ancient history, medieval? Beacuse many people that I asked told me that a BA in IR has a lot of history lessons and many were taught courses about the Peloponnesian War, Punic wars, etc.

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Thats true, all schools will have some form of bias. That's why it's beneficial to study abroad as well. Also I wish I was a 'rich dude' so I could then pay off my student loans 😃

Hey there, I really appreciate your comment. Thank you.

Hi! From my understanding, majoring in IR would be the same as completing your degree in IR. Your major is what you choose to specialize in during your studies. It is totally possible to have two majors, in which case I think your time extends due to more classes you will have to take to fulfill both of their requirements. Sorry if I misunderstood your question!

Hey! That sounds very cool! Germany is well known for their amazing education! I loved it there 🇩🇪 As to whether you need a bachelors in IR to pursue a masters in IR, I would say generally, no, you don’t need to have a bachelors in IR. However, I would say that having a relevant major that you can somehow tie to the program would be helpful for your application. Regardless, I wouldn’t worry because business administration, or anything business related is still relevant. Especially with a minor in international development, which is what I studied so I’m biased to say go for that!! Honestly, IR is so broad really any major could tie into it 😅 Best of luck!

@@jclarkelister thank you very much!!!! This is really helpful and I’m more motivated now to finish my studies and start a master in IR🙏🏼✨

Hey! Thanks I really appreciate it :D. hair is short now though haha.

It was such a memorable experience. Amazing food and kind people 😺🙏

Yes! I have a friend from India that did his undergrad in India and masters abroad :-) he plans to go and work back in India in public service

@@jclarkelister got it thank you ✨💐

Hey! I totally understand how challenging it can be finding work. A masters degree can definitely help, but I recommend you try to find work experience first. Keep trying and changing things up until you land that position!

​@@jclarkelisteryes thank u for ur reply! Wishing the best for u as well ❤

Of course! That’s a super interesting concentration!

YES!!! The more languages, the better!!

Hey :) I totally understand - I also switched majors myself to IR. However if you enjoy what you’re studying, I would suggest to stick with it unless you know you will be better of switching. If you don’t enjoy economics then I would not recommend you specialize in it, although I do suggest to take some economics courses as they’re very valuable to the field of IR. Don’t be intimidated by other people. Just do YOU! And digital media communication sounds like a super cool minor! I would do that myself! Digital media is so important in our current world and will be the medium of communication for years to come, so I think it is absolutely relevant to the field of IR and human rights in general. Just a thought but maybe you could look into how digital media is used for human rights purposes, as it has been used as a platform for change many times! Good luck and don’t give up!

@@jclarkelister Thank you so much for replying. I have only two motives for the urban and spatial practices which is that I am gonna receive a huge push from my professor like (abroad research opportunities) and my interest in the environment. Do you think they are good reasons to take it over media?

Hey! Congrats!! I would recommend you check with the supervisors in your program about any internship opportunities. There will be opportunities in the UK for sure! However I’m from Canada so I don’t have any specific organizations in mind, but I know the UK is a great choice to take your masters :)

Hey! Specializations will be different at all schools. Ultimately you want to take focus on the one you enjoy the most! In Canada, it doesn’t really matter your specialization as long as it’s a relevant degree to the field of IR!

Thank you very much. It will ultimately depend on your school. I would recommend calling them or connect with a grad from the program! But in my school, I was able to take options in any field, such as dance :-)

Did you get an answer? Do let me know please if you got I'm confused about the same

😂😂 well we do love our coffee

It’s normal to be scared. Try your best to embrace it and take as much from it as you can. Meet as many people as you can and experience as much as you can!

Don’t let other comments or videos discourage you. IR is an excellent and relevant degree with many opportunities. Many people I know working in high level positions have a background in IR. You will be able to work in various fields and roles, including an ambassador, politician, and various leadership levels in the profit and NFP industries - what’s most important is building « career capital »!

@@jclarkelister Thanks James! This was really helpful♥️

Hahahaha I take that as a compliment !

Woohooo!

Well said, and I couldn’t agree more!

Hi, how would you suggest I study for classes. It seems no matter how I bang my head against the wall and read all the chapters, I still don’t catch up or meet what (some) of my professors want.

I’m assuming history plays a big part as well ?

@@ankfarsanalex213 Absolutely yes, and geography as well. I love both of them!

Hey! Congrats on your graduation. Whether I’m not you want to do a masters in poli sci or IR will be up to you. Often most places just look to see if you have a masters, and not necessarily what it’s in specifically (given that it’s still relevant to the job). Both IR and poli sci are broad enough to be great additions to your experience! Just don’t forget about work experience, which is the most important! Good luck!

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Hey! No worries, thanks for your thoughtful comment. I think we’ve all been there. I know how hard it is to get your foot in the door-I’m actually in a very similar position myself. In my opinion with the Information you mentioned, I think the best thing to do is to keep applying for an internship and just focus on graduating. Since you havnt graduated yet, there’s really no point to stress about what to do after because it’s still far off! (But graduation does come quick). If you still have no luck after graduating, then I feel considering grad school can be a great option if you enjoyed studying in Europe and especially because of your German minor. I’m not sure if you’re fluent in German but this can also be advantageous because you will be able to practise the language, and it’s always good to have international experience! And to be honest, A LOT of the more “international” related jobs, say like the UN, will always require a masters. This is also the case if you wish to progress your career in international relations related fields! Lastly, I would personally choose to go the post grad route if I had the financial ability to do so. Because I love learning and school is awesome and also because in most cases you will need a masters regardless!! Hope this helped a bit! Best of luck.

See if you can do something with Science Po Paris they have an asian campus in the city of Le Havre (2h30 drive north of Paris in Normandy)

Absolutely! I plan to make a video on this :)

​@@jclarkelisterwould love to see this

Hey! Thanks so much for that-it means a lot. What kind of videos do you have in mind??

Congrats! It’s an exciting nervous, though?! I felt the same way, but honestly I couldn’t be more happy! Before, I planned to go into something more specialized. However, specialization has a high chance of becoming irrelevant due to technological innovation (AI etc), but the world on the other hand will always need fixing! (Sad, but true). Something my professor told me was that every time he teaches an IR class, he says “this is a very good year to be studying IR” - he’s been teaching for over 20 years and ends up saying that every year! Reason being, there is always something going on in our crazy world! I feel the skills you learn in such a degree (analytical, qualitative, theoretical; and all the different facets, being economics or anthropology, gives you such a well rounded skill set that is transferable across multiple industries. Anyways, bonne chance! 🌎❤️

Hi Ahmed! I’m actually in Hungary right now :) Budapest especially has TONS of international jobs, including many UN headquarters like the FAO and ILO! Europe in general is home to numerous international organizations throughout! Just make sure you know French and English! As for Asian, I’m not so sure, but outside of international orgs there’s plenty of not for profit work and NGO’s out there to choose from!

@@jclarkelister What a coincidence, are you currently studying there or are attending a seminar or something? What I understand is that you are trying to say that Europe has few opportunities for Non-EU graduates apart from Non-Profit Organizations? What are the chances of getting a full time job like after doing MS in IR?

Not necessarily. There are PLENTY of opportunities both within the EU and outside, regardless of where you went to school. Jobs are in international groups, non-profits, and more. But it's competitive, so keep applying always and consistently look fir opportunities online. You can use LinkedIn, company websites etc. They will never discriminate based on where you got your education, at least I hope! PS, A master's degree can really help you stand out. Don't give up!

@@jclarkelister Woa! thanks a lot for your insightful information. By the way, I have just completed my Intermediate and am planning to pursue BA IR from Hungary🇭🇺, just weighing on the possibility and diversity of this wonderful career. Thanking you again 🌹

My pleasure!! I’m happy to hear I’ve helped a bit! It’s awesome to hear you’re pursuing this path. Our world needs more people like you!