Becoming a Diplomat: Amb. Tess de Vega talks about the FSO Exam & more | Almost Diplomatic

[@danitaaaas]

she's so smart. she graduated in UP, is also a lawyer, spoke french, knows extemporaneous speech about cesar legaspi (who is mainly known in the art world), and she also speaks german and spanish. just wow!

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

The Ambassador also speaks Korean now! She's currently assigned in Seoul. :)

[@user-xn7jc7ym2j]

Who's here after the announcement of the 2021 FSO Exams?

[@naushabarahman9276]

I'm studying to take the Foreign Service Entrance exam in the next 2 years. Love your contents, honored to see Ambassador Tess's interview. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩.

[@syedfaizuddin3763]

Assalamualaikum brother me 2 interest to take fso Iam from india

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you! :)

[@myraberedo1220]

Suggestion: You can make a time stamps per question/topic if you're going to have a long video.

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi, Myra! Thanks for your suggestion! Will look into how I can do this for the next videos. ☺️

[@chantalpino]

29:13 for the reading list ✨

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Thanks for this, Chantal! I really need to learn how to make time stamps. 😅

[@gabriellehernandez6222]

What an informative video! Thank you so much for this, Carol. I will be taking my Master's degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy this October, and this video has given me great inspiration and motivation for the upcoming semester. Much love from Spain! 🇪🇸❤️

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Thanks, Gabrielle. Good luck with your studies! :)

[@sarahpatton1080]

Hi Gabrielle just wondering what university you are are studying your masters in as I would also be interested!

[@ksssohee]

Thank you Amb. Tess! I'm actually similar to Amb. Tess, I also took English as my undergrad (NOT a Cum Laude though haha) and Literature in my postgraduate. Diplomacy wasn't really in "the plan," teaching is. I wasn't keen on becoming a public servant because of the many responsibilities and possible adversaries, but a former professor opened a door for taking diplomacy into consideration. I think I've found a role model aside from other diplomats I highly regard. And now that I'm graduating from my postgraduate degree, I don't know if I should also take chance in studying law! Currently, listening to Amb. Tess' interviews too and it makes me excited to read her book and movie recommendations! Thank you again Ms Carol! Can't wait to watch and listen to other ambassadors talk about their experiences as a diplomat! :)

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Will pass this comment to her! :) Good luck, 강소희 ! :)

[@tamesagamble-adiamo6541]

Thank you for blessing me in my process to be a Diplomat

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Fingers crossed for you, Tamesa!

[@SuperPapaRico]

Sakto for the upcoming FSO 😊😊😊

[@andrea-vq9us]

i am planning on taking foreign service sa college and thank you so much for this video po!

[@mikasetoh6336]

I am falling in love with this channel. I am so glad I found it! I am considering to take the FSOE someday and already taking my masters in Foreign Service. I am looking forward for more content like this 💕

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi Mika! Thanks! I promise to get back to filming soon! 💖

[@dayanararom3786]

Thank you for your content. Being diplomat has always been my dream

[@ksssohee]

Thank you so much Ms Carol! I've been waiting for this! And it came out exactly when I needed it! 💜

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

So glad you found it helpful, dear! :)

[@AnnRomey]

This is amazing. Stumbled upon your channel through this video as was curious about diplomacy. Thank you for such wonderful hosting! Hope to see more!

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Thanks for being here, Ann!

[@christoskomsios2860]

Thank you so much for this video. This is very inspiring. I hope to one day achieve this dream of being a diplomat.

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Fingers crossed for you! ✨

[@syedfaizuddin3763]

Hii brother where u from

[@erickaannmanalo3230]

Thanks to this video we were able to have a glimpse of the Oral Stage/Last Stage of the FSOE. My husband is now a Diplomat ❤

[@notmarie9080]

OMG! Thank you so much for this, Ma'am Carol! I don't know if you remember me, but I commented on one of your videos before suggesting that you should make a video in an interview format about being a diplomat. I'm soo soo happy that you delivered. This interview is so insightful! Thank you so much! Though right now I'm struggling a bit with choosing a course to shift into. Right now, I am taking up Bachelor of Social Sciences in History at UP Baguio, and I'm planning to shift to a course in UPD (BA Political Science, BA History, BA European Languages, or BA Development Studies). I'm still super conflicted, but this video has influenced me to shift to either BA History or BA Development Studies! I will keep on contemplating about this haha. Once again, thank you so much! :))

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi dear! So glad you found it helpful and you’re able to relate so much to Amb. Tess! 💖😘

[@ensoomnia]

Great video, Carol! I suggest interviewing trade/commercial (DTI) and tourism diplomats (DOT) as well. 🙂

[@Travellingpeoples]

Thank you for this vlog…

[@snazzymnl792]

Hi! new here. I'm currently 3rd year taking AB Foreign Service Major in Diplomacy here in the Philippines. Planning to take FSE next year and Hopefully I'll pass hehe! Love your content..

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Rooting for you! :) Just posted part one of an afternoon with the US Ambassador. We did a house tour and next up will be our interview! Maybe you'd enjoy those too! :)

[@ashuriaatojudo]

Hello! I'm assuming you took ABFS-D in LPU, which branch and how are you doing now? currently taking it as well as a first year!

[@dattebayo10]

Thank you for the insights Madam Ambassador.

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Will send this comment her way, Jose Mari. Thank you! :)

[@nurhatitangging5609]

Ms. Carol, hope you will have more interviews with the other Ambassadors as well. That would be amazing. :)

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi! Just posted part one of an afternoon with the US Ambassador. We did a house tour and next up will be our interview! :)

[@icygirl97]

I really appreciated you making this video!! I loved it so much!!!it was very informative and intriguing. To be honest I did not think I had the attention span to watch this lol because I'm still not sure if being a diplomat is right for me but I very much enjoyed this you definitely asked the right questions!! Allt he loveee

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi Icy Girl! Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it. Will be making more of these soon. :)

[@migopaolocinco3743]

Hi Carol, I am an Asian Studies Major and I’m so glad to come across this informative content of yours. I really learned a lot from Amb.Tess :D I am looking forward to more one-on-one interviews with some of the ambassadors and professionals in the same field that you know in order for us to learn more about the work in the foreign service industry. Thank you and more power to your channel.

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Glad it was helpful and good luck! Let's see about the interviews - the pandemic is making it challenging but I'll definitely be back at it once it's a little safer.

[@dawoodinchina9695]

Loved watching your video🌹🌹🌹

[@jessasariahmaeramones339]

Thank you, Ms. Carol, for this content. If possible, could you do Q&A about the FSOE with your husband. Keep on inspiring!

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi, Jessa! Unfortunately, he's camera shy. :) But I will try to convince him. Till then, I'll have to ask other diplomats!

[@racquelhelenaabagat3694]

Thank you for this! Thank you also, Amba!😊

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Thanks, Kelly! More to come! 😘🤗

[@choux_creme]

Thank you very much for sharing this, Carol! It was very informative and inspiring :) Would love to be able to read Amb. Tess' book. Will try to look for a copy I can borrow soon. Looking forward to seeing more videos like this!

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Thanks, Diane! More on this topic will be coming, for sure! ❤️😘

[@Dodong_JekJek]

I love the Philippines! I would love to be an American diplomat in the Philippines..

[@jhenapingul4962]

Thank you for this!

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brent07]

So helpful. Not an easy one but not impossible to be one. :)

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Thank you! :)

[@oppoe295]

Do college grades have bearing when they do background checks even if u ace the exams?

[@yelloehioyae3119]

thank you for this very very informative video! would just like to suggest to keep the audio of the video a lil higher. i hope we can see more contents like this

[@travelplannerchard]

Enjoy watching this video. I am planning to apply for FSOE. This video is so helpful. Thanks!

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck! :)

[@autumn_b905]

Great video. Only suggestion is that you should use a microphone. I had to turn the volume to the max to hear your interview

[@Sugurous]

I have a question. I’m studying international relations as my major and I want to become a Diplomat I have tattoos on my both forearms. You can covered with long sleeves. However, I doubting whether they can accepted me or not? Thanks

[@janjanfrancia2599]

25:41 for movie list

[@j11yfish]

Hi po maam! Very grateful for this insightful and informational video to those who aspire to serve in our country's Foreign Service. I'm currently a Senior Highschool Student in the Philippines who's torn between taking Psychology and Polsci. I've been considering Polsci more now after finding about the FSOE since I wish to become an FSO in the near future, although I'm still very lost in my choices - from your perspective, what advice could you give? Thank you so much

[@michaeldovahkiin6691]

Thank you ma'am for this, it is very informative.

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Glad you found it helpful! :)

[@camillevizcarra9203]

I'm an incoming College Freshman and I'm stuck between Legal Management and International Trade Major in Diplomacy.

[@aaronaldrichalonzo1473]

Recommendations for first job experience if aspiring FSO?

[@athena8302]

1:22 How did you become a diplomat?

[@patriziaannefeliciano3984]

Thank you for this! As far as I know, there is no longer an age limit to this exam? Huhu! :( I’d like to know. Pls help?

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi, Patrizia. :) Yes, they took out the age limit for this exam.

[@patriziaannefeliciano3984]

@@AlmostDiplomatic Thank you so much for the helpful info!

[@armandobatobalonos9576]

hello, may I ask what is this 2 years work experience for FSOE requirements, is this only related to government work or international related?

[@kentcarllanganlangan4095]

Ma'am. Which degree is better po to get if gusto ko maging Isang FSO? Int'l Relations or foreign sery

[@abdoulhaqb3899]

Interesting

[@nurhatitangging5609]

Hi Ms. Carol. I would love to get connected to the Ambassador. Any link, please po? Salamat!

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi Nurhati! You can contact her through the Philippine Embassy in Korea. :D

[@judithlirios3050]

Hi, I was born in Spain but my parents are Moroccan and I'm living right now in France. What is precisely your home country? Is it the place where you were born or the place where you live? What is the country that I have to represent?

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi Judith. I think it will depend on which country issued your passport but best to check with them first. :)

[@ianpolfiesta1522]

Hi Ma'am, may I ask if is there a limit to take the FSOE and is it allowed when a relative can take the said exam even though you're a FSO? 😅

[@churvabells8343]

Hello po. Thank you for sharing this content. Napakahelpful po. Curious question though, meron po bang diplomat na member ng LGBTQIA+? Natanong ko lang po kasi while other countries are quite accepting, others naman are very religious and find being an LGBTQ as taboo. Thank you po in advance!

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi! There are diplomats who are indeed part of the LGBTQIA+ community and they're thriving! :)

[@aejaekyu-13]

Thank you maam carol for this wonderful video. I’d like to ask if you don’t mind, do you have idea of the submission date for the qualifying test? Appreciate your feedback maam. Thank you

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi AeJae! Sorry but I'm not sure. I heard something about the exams not taking place for a while because of the pandemic. But you can call DFA-BFSA. They have the number on their website. :)

[@babyc.3015]

I want this 😭😭😭😭 im scared im not smart enough LOL

[@clvplays]

same

[@syedfaizuddin3763]

Hii iam from india And wanted to be a diplomat in future Can give me a best advice about this service

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi, Syed. :) I do videos on this topic. Do check out the others I've uploaded. If you have specific questions or topics, do let me know and I'll make a video about them soon!

[@charmhelen5112]

Can somebody not drom UP become a diplomat,?

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Yes. :)

[@joarlynespiritu8881]

Nice content. Did you ever consider to be an ambassador too? :)

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Hi Joarlyn! The diplomats I would interview before often told me to take the exams! 😂I considered it for a while but I realized I like journalism and content creation more. 😄

[@joarlynespiritu8881]

@@AlmostDiplomatic I feel you. The pressure is real 😬

[@shailendraprasadthakur9418]

very insightful. Next time if possible invite Indian diplomats

[@AlmostDiplomatic]

Will remember your request for the next ones! ☺️