Is Studying International Relations Worth It?

[@ShaneHummus]

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[@yourfavoritecelebrity483]

Thanks so much for this

[@werallgnnadieintheend]

help I can't find the college degree ranker in the description

[@dangerjose8240]

Realistically, all degrees are pointless. You get success based on who you know/networking. Sincerely, an IR graduate

[@dogguyful]

I thought this applied only in Africa, "who you know" not "what you know"

[@Error-xc2tl]

La verdad si ✋. Estoy haciendo mi tesis y tengo compañeros que trabajan en el gobierno desde cuarto año 🙃

[@raphaelgarcez8753]

Exactly! - Sincerely, another IR graduate

[@denimili7659]

100%

[@wabaki780]

+100000000000000000000000000

[@hinosamueljose531]

you forgot one job: becoming a foreign service officer (career diplomat). That is one of the favorite job

[@mariodambrosio8425]

Hi, did you have done International relations, if yes, have you find work in other Nations, pls can you explain me your Path? (Sorry for my bad english)

[@gabrielmedina2480]

@Hino Samuel Jose agreed! That’s what I’m going for!

[@mariodambrosio8425]

@@teacoffee42 yes i m from Italy

[@hinosamueljose531]

@@mariodambrosio8425 actually there will be a foreign service examination after you graduate with ur degree. Thats the path in my country, but the exam acceptance rate is like heck tight.

[@hinosamueljose531]

Usually if the foreign ministry finds u suitable for multilateral work, they will post you in your country's permanent mission to UN.

[@rileymiller9897]

Me watching this video with a semester left in my IR major: 👁👄👁

[@sabrinebenamor9605]

Also me watching it with two semesters left to get my degree lmao

[@AAKASHYADAV-nr4jk]

It's okay ye should probably get MA IR or maybe not if you are a rich politicians kid, and if you didn't think about that ye are a idiot

[@michellenatania2]

Bro its my 1st year and i already rethinking my uni major decision

[@AAKASHYADAV-nr4jk]

@@michellenatania2 huh what will you do then are you don't wanna to MA IR?

[@rileymiller9897]

@@michellenatania2 I’m gonna add for the record I’m also a German major and an International Business minor. I don’t regret going into IR, but the guy has some truth in saying that you need some direction. Int’l Bus or some other emphasis plus a language in anything is far better than an IR major itself. I would have regretted otherwise

[@ninjinczn5577]

I've graduated last year. And I like being IR graduate by far actually. Because I have so many options to sign up. Because we have basic knowledge in everything that makes us quite adaptable and easy to improve quickly. We're good at communicating. In my case I ended up in a Bank. But I haven't used math at all since I started to study IR right? But still I'm paid as same as my colleagues that has financial or economic degree 🤷‍♀️ And I was promoted only after few months. So what I'm trying to say is please don't think studying IR is worthless. Nothing is wrong with IR. It's only up to you. If you can make it worth it's worthy enough

[@azrinsababa8125]

I need guidelines from you about my future as I feel so lost

[@rawbsamagaju4071]

I am planning to study international relations. What kind of major is it? Where did you graduate from?

[@azrinsababa8125]

@@rawbsamagaju4071 well you can say that it is the modern version of Political Science.

[@rawbsamagaju4071]

@@azrinsababa8125 Is it worth to study? Where did you get your degree from?

[@azrinsababa8125]

@@rawbsamagaju4071 well I think it mainly depends on two things. 1. Whether you find the subject or the topics that this subject is based on, interesting enough to study for 4+ years or not and 2. Whether the grad school that you're enrolling to is good enough for it (like for example Harvard is known for their Law and Business school rather than the other subjects)

[@antonios111]

I'm literally that person, that studied International Relations, because of my genuine interest in the subjects, without really taking into consideration, I'm I guess, meant to make a career with this degree. I did my Masters in Australia, which was amazing to do, compared to my degree in the UK. At the moment, i'm working with NGO's, teaching linguistics (online), I don't get paid a fortune, but I live between Berlin/Athens and this covers my rent, allows to live comfortably and save money. Eventually diplomacy seems to be the best option.

[@vinayaks3218]

Hey, I'm a final year degree IR student, I live in India. I wanna do my masters abroad. Where would u suggest. Which university in Australia did u study?

[@antonios111]

@@vinayaks3218 Hey, I did my masters at RMIT in Melbourne. I highly recommend, fantastic services and amenities in and around RMIT.

[@vinayaks3218]

@@antonios111 thank you. How did u join NGOs...was there a selection process...or did u get selected from campus

[@antonios111]

​@@vinayaks3218 So for example in India, I worked with an NGO called Food For Life in Vrindavan, it was created by the Hare Krishnas. They ran a school, where English is being taught to children, who cannot afford a proper education, they also feed them, cloth them and provide medical care. In the north in Dharamshala, I worked with a couple of NGO's, teaching English to Tibetan monks and to the Tibetan community there.

[@antonios111]

Also, I generally just ask around, wherever I am or do some research online, word of mouth etc.

[@susetterodriguez7615]

I am and International Relations major with a Public Law Minor. I can definitely state that International Relations is an extremely broad study field, since we learn essential skills like negotiation, problem solving, argumentation, writing, history, economics, politics, public speech, etc. Nevertheless, it is IMPERATIVE that as Shane mentions, you specialize in a certain area. I've known individuals that are great internationalists and top of their class, but are stuck in unemployment, since they focused only in the classroom and not on the field. You have you obtain a minor in which you begin guiding your specialty area. Additionally, continuously seeking for enriching internships outside of academics. As a student, I've coordinated international and national forums in my university with the presence of relevant politicians, and it has opened so many doors. Definitely involve yourself in extracurricular activities which will provide networking. This career is ALL ABOUT networking and SO worth it.

[@jamiesauras7857]

So it's not as useless as people like to say it is then?

[@wilsondaily826]

@@jamiesauras7857 not at all! In fact, my IR degree focused exclusively on the PoliSci subfield of IR, so it functions exactly like a PoliSci degree with all of the same employment opportunities, just with added knowledge and understanding of the world. I focus on Central and Eastern European security policy and have promising employment prospects in that field. As long as you specialize and network effectively, an IR degree can offer a ton of different opportunities in many different work environments and countries. Another important thing to keep in mind is that you also ought to be flexible when starting your career. For example, there are a lot of jobs with regional focus on Africa, so although you might, say, specialize in East Asia, be willing to branch out if a job opportunity comes your way. Market yourself as flexible

[@thegamebaar8994]

What about jobs in Europe or Canada or US? I wanted to do my master's in either of these countries so that it would help me in getting a job. Bt seeing so much negativity regarding IR.. I'm really confused

[@gigi_945]

Hi! I am studying for an LLM now with my IR degree ☺️ if you like law you should incorporate law courses into your IR degree and then do an LLM after but I guess if law is not into your interests then do not pursue this bachelor as it is very broad and need to be completed with a master. Im studying in Europe and here ‘minors’ are not really a thing therefore things in the US are probably very different but I just wanted to tell y’all my experience with this bachelor degree ✌🏽

[@gigi_945]

@@thegamebaar8994 depends on the extra courses or minor you have I guess 😕 also you need to consider your interests

[@jose-nt9ct]

Me choosing IR thinking I'll become an ambassador right after graduation: 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@haziqrahim886]

No worries, we all stupid before😊

[@qtladi]

😜

[@k_moraka]

Saaaaame 😭😭. A diplomat at that 😪😂. I had high expectations

[@tonyvercetti2284]

Same 😅😅

[@Rfpenab]

I’m a Spanish teacher now lol

[@lauramariacalderon1850]

Internationalist with a Master’s degree in Human Rights and Democratisation. Colombian, working in refugee camps in Greece as a project manager, developing artistic projects, after being at the UN headquarters in NYC as an advisor for the Colombian Mission. Exchange program with the faculty of law in Paris, France, and an internship in London, working as a cultural program manager in a NGO working for Latin American disabled people. I love my career, it gives the life I really want. Meet people from all over the world, support social movements, understand international systems, play my music and learn from all cultures. Vamos internationalists!! ❤️

[@alex-hg2vo]

Wow. Absolutely amazing. I hope to achieve similar things as you have. ¡Buena suerte con todo!

[@nataliacarr4216]

Hola, su comentarios me emociono mucho. Empezare mis estudios universitarios en Agosto pero la mayoria de videos y opiniones que veo en linea son negativas y me hacen sentir que la carrera no vale. Yo tambien quiero enfocarme en ayudar en Latinoamerica pero no quiero ir a la universidad aca en estados unidos y estar pagando mis estudios cuando no hay trabajos, pero me acaba de inspirar lo que menciono en su comentario...espero un dia poder ser como usted y poder encontrar un trabajo. Esta es la carrera que yo quiero, pero me da much miedo.

[@lauramariacalderon1850]

@@nataliacarr4216 Gracias por tu comentario. La carrera es muy amplia y tiene muchos caminos para escoger. Es verdad que no es tan facil como otras carreras (por su amplitud) pero si sabes tu enfoque (por ejemplo ayudar a Latinoamerica , las puertas se abren y la carrera te va a ofrecer diferentes opciones. Mucha suerte!

[@sagor6111]

Hola Laura, I am from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 I want to take IR in my bachelor. I want more information about IR. Can we talk in WhatsApp /Facebook? I will feel extremely glad if you connect with me.

[@duaarif7634]

Hey laura how can i contact you ?

[@yaronnn]

Good video! As an IR student, if you take an interest in history, geography, economy, and politics you will most likely enjoy this degree. I also think that an X-factor that people tend to overlook is language skills, learning a language really opens up whole new doors. Also trying to develop soft skills that will be useful anywhere such as writing, public speaking, etc.

[@stark_terror]

100%! I’m starting my political science degree with an international relations concentration in august (I have two previous bachelor degrees already) and I’m using the summer to learn as much Korean as I can because working in South Korea is my ultimate goal. I’m also planning on taking a few levels of Japanese just in case I end up in Japan. (I just want to work somewhere in Asia. Lol) I’m hoping this degree doesn’t backfire and get me unemployed lol

[@jamiesauras7857]

@@stark_terror Out of curiosity, what exactly are you planning to do? As in what jobs are you looking forward to? I'm sorry, i'm just a bit concerned (stressed) about my future lol

[@stark_terror]

@@jamiesauras7857 I’m hoping to work at the US Embassy in Seoul. My backup plans are working in national security or intelligence.

[@felipemenendez8755]

I am from argentina i could help somebody with spanish

[@Javaboymk03]

I'm on 6th semester right now and i joined IR because i am interested in international politics since highschool, though it's now the most stress i've felt so far, i am planning to tryto get a job on Russia, so i've started to learn Russian and even though this is really out of place, i do teach myself video editing just in case IR doesn't work out 😂😂

[@Nina-yf3ly]

I think this video uses "International Relations" and "International Studies" interchangeably which makes the data confusing. Public relations really isn't related as much to the discipline of IR.

[@roshn.i]

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[@inakinahuelsantosangel3460]

Yes

[@JotaC]

Not to mention it completely disregards the public sector and multilateral work, which is literally the biggest part of the IR career. Seriously, comparing engineering jobs and computer science jobs in companies's websites and data around that, when IR is closely tied with Public work?

[@the_boss2194]

What’s the difference between the two?

[@JotaC]

@@the_boss2194 international studies is a specific part of international relations, that deal with culture, anthropology, religion and history. It doesn't touch economy, multilateral cooperation or any of the important aspects that define the field of IR, and it's a very small market, which is basically restricted to academic research and very few United Nations programs.

[@LC-qs8ti]

I studied International Relations between 2013-2016 at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex. My initial intention was to work at the UN or some sort of NGO. As I neared the end of my degree I became increasingly disenfranchised with the inefficient global NGOs and UN, combined with a field trip to the UN in Vienna and speaking to an unpaid intern who had 2x masters degrees and spoke 6 languages (unpaid intern! I'd want to be on $£100,000+ with that level of language ability and education!). Suffice to say, my diplomatic career ended when I graduated, and I have worked corporate jobs and I am now retraining to become a financial adviser - very different from my degree. I was sold a degree that would look into the cutting edge of global politics, whereas in practice it was very theoretical and contained a lot of history of theories (not the study of history itself) which was disappointing, combined with lecturers having strong opinions and marking essays and assignments down if you do not arrive at the same conclusion. Although that might have been specific to my university. I have a friend on my course who now works for HM Government, and other friends within the policy/ NGO space. Another friend now runs a restaurant. This is a good idea in theory but in practice may not provide you with the degree you think you are signing up for.

[@sheriffdeenabdulrazak6487]

😂 I can't hold my breath

[@SaoudAhmed-r1i]

I am also an IR graduate and i am of the same view! However, i do not have that much experience. I am a fresh-graduate.

[@Kyakru1111Smjle]

Thanx a lot for this info. ❤

[@marta870]

Languages, IT, regional specialisation...Yes you need to draft a plan. Opportunities in different fields 😊 marketing, diplomacy, intelligence etc.

[@ShaneHummus]

Right

[@thalblankson4002]

How you plan this out on paper ?

[@joshuasimons2853]

What plan should be made if wanting to major in international/global affairs and relations; with a concentration in marketing, intelligence, or diplomacy?? Those three respective paths interest me the most. Any nice companies or business and organizations that offer and need those kinds of jobs?

[@lightscameras4166]

@@joshuasimons2853 Regarding designing a plan, I am also considering adding on IR to my Political Science major (here in the US they are separate disciplines). My advice would be to utilize adding a double major, or a minor or certificate and get 3-4 solid internship experiences. And maybe consider doing a graduate degree. That should beef up your resume a lot. And don’t forget relevant extracurricular activities such as Model United Nations. Your IR degree program should have the choice of language and specialization. If you like for example marketing, why not double major in that? Or get a certificate in Diplomacy and conflict resolution? There are many possibilites

[@Dan-sc9lq]

I am 73. IR was not offered where I earned my undergraduate degree back in 1970. I find my interest in IR has developed over the yrs. I am grateful that entire introductory undergrad lectures are uploaded on KZbin.

[@jhandreapark8315]

Hi Dan, which youtube channels are they? Thanks in advance!

[@Hyooni-ho9qd]

@@jhandreapark8315 following

[@audrey9016]

As long as you are well connected, you can study what ever you want.

[@matejfele9971]

No need to study in that case. Nepotism FTW.

[@laxml36]

DESPAIR NOT! If anyone sees this comment and suddenly reconsiders their studies in IR or political science, please don't. While I applaud the research and the transfer of information, the reliance on metrics from career websites doesn't paint the full picture; something tells me Shane did not interview any IR professionals regarding their take of their job market. There are tons of jobs in this field you can get with only a bachelors and make decent money- be it in: diplomacy, defense & security, government agencies, development, consulting, politics, multilateral institutions, and of course NGOs (aside from the mentioned law and academia); but public relations... ehhh not really comparable to International Relations (PR is usually associated with private sector marketing; IR almost always has at least some type of public sector attribute). While he is right in saying that there is an element of planning and that what you do with your job is subjective to yourself, he is wrong in saying there isn't flexibility- the beauty of a general degree like Poli Sci or IR is that it allows you to move around; pigeonholing yourself in studies of a specific region/language or topic offers you less flexibility. Furthermore, many jobs in the IR sphere do not require an IR degree (which is why the metrics on demand may be skewed); they just want you to have a degree; they care way more about your experience- which can also be generalized (an internship in politics one summer, then an internship for a Fortune 500 the next summer). This is not a knock on Shane- he makes good videos, this one just required a bit more depth... I really don't want IR majors to despair.

[@person123.]

I really needed to hear this. Thankyou!

[@atvanishersluzr2573]

Thanks. This lessen my burden

[@SylverRose]

Can you if you know of any sites of where to apply for those jobs for only a bachelor's degree like companies or anything can you link that or tell us what they are I just graduated with this with my bachelor's and I've yet to get into grad school if it's not too much of a bother I think you could just be helpful for people

[@laxml36]

@@SylverRose So everything I'm about to say mostly applies to US Citizens; that being said- searching and applying for jobs is a lot of work, regardless of the industry. Unless you're well endowed with a great network from one of the top branded schools (i.e. D.C. or Ivy League schools), you'll have to put in some hours into the search. Still try to engage with alumni from your institution as well as your Poli Sci Dept. professors. Unfortunately, there isn't one single company or website that hires out of undergrad- that really just depends on the position. But I do have quite a few tips and recommendations (Disclaimer: these are 100% subjective): 1. If not already located in Washington, D.C., assume you're going to be relocating to D.C.; thus all the jobs you're looking for will be located in D.C. The UN in New York sorta-kinda likes people with advanced degrees as is very evident by their job postings. Its a common theme with the multilaterals (NATO, IMF, World Bank, etc.). There are other regions around the U.S. worth looking into: the Research Triangle in North Carolina, as well as Military Bases with specific offices headquartered on base- like MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL; but overall- D.C. is likely going to be where the jobs are. 2. Leverage your keyword searches on hiring boards - on LinkedIn or Indeed (with D.C. Metro Area as your geographic region) look up, in quotes phrases like "entry level," "entry level analyst," "analyst," "policy analyst," "research analyst," "international affairs," etc. Be sure to mix it up and search a couple times a week as job postings are constantly added and taken down. Maybe even try "executive assistant" as you could end up working for a higher-up who will then write you a killer grad school letter of recommendation. Get creative. 3. Understand the government pay scale on USA Jobs... this one is a bit complicated but know that with a bachelors, depending on your experience, you're likely not going to be able to qualify for anything above a GS-07 or GS-08... just make sure to read the billet thoroughly. Military and/or AmeriCorps experience can really put you at an advantage here. 4. Many US Government Agencies with international reach have their own application processes not usually posted on USAJobs, i.e. the Foreign Service requires the passing of the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) as well as several rounds of interviews; Peace Corps also has their own process. Many of these organizations only require bachelors degrees, maybe some experience too. 5. Lastly, with the biggest possibility of success- know your government contracting companies. The government is made up of a surprising amount of contractors, regardless of the domain. Many government contracts have entry level positions as well as positions that need to be filled fast (if the billet lists 5 years of experience, but you have 3- they might hire you). You don't need to only be looking at a Fortune 500 contractors (i.e. Deloitte, Leidos, Booz Allen, Lockheed Martin), there are hundreds of small companies with really strong government clients all around the D.C. area. This really goes for all government domains: public health, defense and security, international development, research, technology (R&D), transportation, or just general administration/project management. Adding some professional certifications can help you too; certs like ScrumMaster, CAPM/PMP, Lean Six Sigma are somewhat sought after. Apply to everything. Even if you think you don't qualify. You don't know what that company/organization needs- you may not qualify for the job you applied to, but the recruiter/HR person might have a position opening in a month, or maybe someone put their two weeks in the same day and their position is opening up. If you don't apply, there's a 100% chance you wont get the job. But remember, as a freshly minted undergrad graduate- your job won't be the cushiest nor the highest paying- not at first at least. Its hard work- sometimes a bit discouraging, but just keep pushing and it will eventually pay off.

[@TonyGeeII]

Needed to see this. I'm an 8 year navy guy pursuing my master's in IR, but I honestly am not sure what I could do with it (i plan to get out in 2 years) but after reading this comment, it definitely calmed my nerves. Thank you for this!

[@marylynarchibong4857]

I'm studying History and International Relations and I'm proud of my course anytime, anyday and anywhere. 2 more semesters left to go thank God for that. A Historian and Diplomats in the making. 😊💖

[@ramesh4594]

Where are you from?

[@mathiass1999]

Best combination. I'm glad I have done the same

[@Themiracle1602]

I’m on my way to get mine 😊❤

[@Max-unswayed]

​@@mathiass1999pls tell me about d job opportunities I'm studying the same and pretty stuck on whether to leave or not cuz I'm pretty scared i might waste my time

[@angelicawells3106]

@@Max-unswayedsame here pls need help 🙏

[@Sofi00]

I’m so happy i study International Studies then.😄 European tuition is cheap, BA can be achieved within 3 years and International Studies already lets you focus on a specific region of the world and learn a language as well!

[@felipemenendez8755]

Me too, im from argentina and i am not sure to watch this video or not haha, should i do it?

[@rei2515]

I’m planning on doing this!! Starting my undergrad this year either in Prague Czech Republic, or Le Havre France!

[@Sofi00]

@@felipemenendez8755 if you’re doing IS then it’s not really too useful.

[@avroasraf5373]

@@Sofi00 in which country are you doing your bachelor's? I'm planning to go for Germany as they don't charge any tuition fees

[@EmotionalSupportCapybara]

@@rei2515 undergrad in Prague? I'm about to finish mine here and I'm very excited!

[@stark_terror]

So. Passing on my experiences here. I have two bachelor degrees already. Psychology and sociology. Those were mistakes lmao So in august I’m starting my political science degree with a concentration in international relations. Before paying the university’s deposit to secure my spot, I met with an advisor to make sure I’d have enough experience opportunities. I learned what to do and what not to do the hard way with my first two degrees. Because it’s international relations, I have an ultimate goal of working at the US Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. In my free time now, I study Korean. Daily. And because I know that’s a very specific goal, I have backup plans. I’d also like to work in intelligence so I’m going to take some relevant intelligence courses. I’d also like to work in national security, so I’ll take a couple courses relevant to that job as well. I’m already planning on studying abroad in Seoul in the 2022-2023 school year and I’ve already looked to make sure my degree offers that program and that financial aid will cover it. I’ve also looked at internship opportunities that my university offers. Fortunately I’m going to go to school in my state’s capital so there are a bunch of political opportunities that I wouldn’t be able to get elsewhere. I learned the very hard way the first time that 1) planning ahead is crucial, 2) having a BACKUP PLAN is even more crucial, 3) and establishing professional connections through relationships with professors AND people at internships is what will essentially get you into the field professionally. HAVE. A. BACKUP. or two! Or three!

[@Sofi00]

I’m also planning to work in SK, just in an embassy for my country.😄 One thing tho, i feel like IS degree for you would’ve been better since it focuses on specific regions and has intensive language classes as well!:)

[@Recklessplayer-zxd]

You got to worthless degrees and now you’re planning on getting another one. Just major in stem and your career is solved.

[@akhsinilhami2418]

Thx for the tips

[@laxml36]

Don't listen to what anyone says here. I assume you're American; if so, start looking at the Foreign Service hiring process and prepping for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)- its one of the only ways to get a job in an Embassy as an American as you'd have to be eligible to become locally employed staff (i.e. be a Korean citizen) in order to target a specific embassy; Department of State civil service jobs don't typically have overseas postings. That being said, understand that if you do pass through the FSO hiring process- you really don't have a choice on where you're posted. A good place to start is by reading the book "America's Other Army" by Nicholas Kralev.

[@stark_terror]

@@laxml36 Thank you so so much!!!! I'm going to look into it :)

[@aljunaibi9690]

In a few month I will be starting my career as a Diplomat.

[@alexmercy2626]

Wow I’m currently a freshman in IR major. Do you mind sharing a bit of your experience?

[@simarwadhwa3809]

How did you get that job ? Can u please share

[@jenniepatt]

can you share about your experience

[@samanthalouisecastro4650]

This series of degree videos has to be one of the best I've seen on youtube. Keep doin it!

[@ShaneHummus]

More to come!

[@SupremeJarJar]

@@ShaneHummus Is applied computing worth it? What is the difference between applied computing and computer science?

[@marksmith4892]

@@ShaneHummus hey Shane, i was thinking, a lot of the "worthless" degrees aren't really bad for those who do go to grad school. If ever you run out of material, consider undergrad-->grad combinations of the non-STEM that lead to career success. I think this would be a big hit because not everybody is cut out for STEM so for those who remain give them viable options even if it means an extra 2 years in college. After all, that's not really so bad. Either you spend 4-5 years being tortured with physics and math or you take lighter subjects and spend 5-7 years instead. And why not? If you're not a STEM person, 2 extra years out of your way for a lifetime of career success is way worth it.

[@krishm16]

Pair your I.R Major with Economics and be sure to learn another language and consider a regional specialization. The subjects are incredibly satisfying to study and you will learn a lot about the world, history and politics while adopting the ability to analyze and think critically. You will need to consider a Master's degree. NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK. Ultimately you are only as limited in the job market as your imagination allows you to be. Other unmentioned area's of employment include Policy Advisory and Dispute Management which has scope across every field. International institutions, NGO's, development agencies, government, private sector, banks and even tech companies will find use for you in the increasingly politicized and globalized world. As an example engineers may understand machines, and programmers may understand computers and code but "typically" they do not understand people and politics. You have a niche set of knowledge and skills others will not have. Stick to your strengths and you will find your place in the world and job market. Good luck.

[@jamiesauras7857]

Found this is a bit relieving tbh. I literally cry myself to sleep every night due to me being concerned about what am I gonna do about my weaknesses in maths and sciences and my strengths in social sciences(which are very obviously deemed useless by the majority)

[@krishm16]

@@jamiesauras7857 I was in the same boat. My mind is not built for science and medicine. Just stay focused, strong and keep an open mind. You will find your place.

[@sidinajat856]

thank you so much for this!Beside, do you know what language are good to learn now days in IR ?

[@krishm16]

@@sidinajat856 French is the international language of diplomacy and is widely spoken across the world from Middle East, Africa and Europe. Really hot languages however include Mandarin, Russian, Arabic.

[@jamiesauras7857]

@@krishm16 Would you count Spanish in? Coz like I am learning it in school currently, and im confident that im pretty fluent by now, plus a university education in this might be even more helpful

[@georgeb9388]

Public Relations and IR are not similar degrees lol. IR is a subdiscipline of polisci but just focuses on the international side of things so i don't really get how polisci is that much better. In the UK both degrees are pretty much identical in the modules they offer the only difference is the compulsory modules.

[@advenco344]

In my university the curriculum for the 2 degrees is very similar to the point where many people (including myself) decide to major in both since you only have to take a few extra classes to major in both.

[@arjanvantongerlo882]

One important potential career path that for IR is security studies (or other security related matters). Security, whether on the international scale or not, will always be relevant. You can go for a public position (think state department, foreign affairs or even defense) or private (multinational companies pay rather nicely for risk assessments and such). Some aspects of it might not directly be considered IR, but it's a solid option!

[@Dumauful]

Security studies will only lead u to a further studies such as Doctorate. There a video on you tube saying that the worst degree s are the one that ends with "studies". Any course you see followed by the word "studies" is worthless unless you want to do a doc and be a doctor to lecture in University.

[@adityashandilya2789]

@@Dumauful Wow I never thought about that lmao. Religious studies, gender studies...it all adds up lol

[@randomguy4989]

​@@Dumauful To be fair you are mixing up using "studies" as in the name of the degree itself whereas I think he meant "studies" in the security sector. As in a degree that is called "studies" or studying security. Cybersecurity technically is also part of security studies, but your degree would be called something entirely else then. As a rule of thumb better to avoid "studies" when it is in the name of the degree itself and what is probably meant by the videos you seen, because that is a prety widespread opinion. Regarding security sector that is a pretty decent overall specialization though, but that is certainly not a Bachelor that will land you a good job then. Typically you go for a Bachelor as your base education and then choose specialization in the Masters and it is also a sector where you only start being relevant after a hand full of years in it.

[@wonderjoseph1859]

Me watching this video a week after submitting my final assignment for my IR degree

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

Ur hot😂

[@democraticthinker-Erk]

Hey , Hw was the course

[@wonderjoseph1859]

@@democraticthinker-Erk The content was relatively easy to understand but the workload was very heavy. I'd only recommend doing it if you're really interested in international politics and if you like to read a lot

[@democraticthinker-Erk]

@@wonderjoseph1859 thank you

[@jyotisinghal1150]

@@wonderjoseph1859 hey I need to ask you something about the course

[@luciemaxwell767]

I’m a senior in international studies and I have no idea what to do 😂

[@treebo2370]

if you like to do research you can consider becoming a political scientists (of course, that will require a master even a doctorate degree). I am also a second year majoring in IR and want to become a professor~

[@stark_terror]

Do you know any foreign languages? You could look for jobs at a US embassy in another country. Or look for jobs in intelligence or national security

[@mija1570]

is it hard؟

[@jamiengo2343]

@@stark_terror spy!!!

[@efryliderta5681]

Me too

[@nicolesque3561]

Im 20 secs in, this video will either make me or wreck me edit: just finished the video and apparently this major needs extensive planning which kinda scares me bc it took me roughly 15 mins to decide im going to spend 4 years of my life studying it even though I have never heard of it prior to those 15 mins but im 2 semesters in and I gotta say, though it is very irresponsible of me to do that... I dont regret it, i like the subjects

[@dddila]

Yoo im also 2 semester in and i also kinda like it but, that's true it's way too general

[@wilsondaily826]

I know this guy tried his best in the video, but I wouldn't take most of his observations to heart. IR can always be marketed as political science since it's just a subsect of PoliSci. And the stuff on public relations positions is quite funny because, other than being a generic PoliSci/Public Policy occupation, it bears no relation to IR specifically. I think he focused on that stuff because of the term 'relations', but it isn't particularly pertinent to IR. IR, as you probably know by now, is the study of how state and non-state actors interact with one another, which he also misrepresented. That being said, it's definitely worth planning ahead. Find a region you're particularly interested in, learn relevant languages (I study Central and Eastern Europe, so I've spent 5 years studying German and a little over a year studying Russian), study abroad there if possible, and network hard to try to get internships and general career advice from people who do the kind of work you're interested in. Btw, one of the best parts of IR is that it's a really flexible degree. Like I said, you can market it as a PoliSci degree because that's what it is essentially. Most job listings that prefer PoliSci degrees will also consider IR degrees to have the same value and relevant experience/knowledge. Because of that, it's basically a more useful global/international studies degree, providing the same international knowledge and understanding while offering the usefulness of a PoliSci degree. Great choice for a major!!!!!!!!

[@justacommie2782]

I finish my ir degree this year and I too jumped into it without thinking much about it. Don't sweat it, it's a really good major, it's really broad so you will most likely find something that will interest you and it has a lot of job opportunities especially if you decide to further your studies

[@GK...0007]

@@wilsondaily826 Hi...I'm from India 🇮🇳...I'm a engineering student....after graduation I wish to do masters degree in International relation.....for that I choose Italy and Germany because of affordable fees/cost.....can you please help me to find good university....I helpless so please help me yeah.....I didn't have any idea....please reply me

[@Marvin-ii7bh]

@@GK...0007 no idea if its too late but maybe look up Trier University in Germany. im studying political science there at the moment. its a nice uni in a middle scale city (about 100k residents). the rents are quite affordable and they offer free language courses at the uni.

[@trekt9641]

imagine living in a country that leaves you in 40k of debt after studying

[@aliciapompom]

Big companies like IBM hire a lot of international relations students too, so you can always work with business! I'm finishing my first semester of international relations but I'm an apprentice on IBM and I see many people that graduated on IR there, so I believe that multinationals are also interested in IR students.

[@sauravsharma3448]

career in UNO EUROPEAN UNION HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH ETC

[@adityashandilya2789]

@@sauravsharma3448 Don't you have to be a euro citizen to work in european union tho?

[@martinomanfredi4648]

They're interested for what positions?

[@aliciapompom]

@@martinomanfredi4648 I was working on the bank part, so the people that graduated in IR were analysts. They had clients and all.

[@martinomanfredi4648]

@@aliciapompom gotcha, thanks a lot!

[@hayleyw9904]

also this guys forgets to mention that for a degree like international relations, the uni that u go to plays a huge role; ir would be considered a good degree if u go to good unis that have a history or legacy for teaching ir, eg. sciences po, lse, harvard, yale, uchicago. however, it would be considered a sub par degree if u go to a uni that does not have a strong ir faculty.

[@werallgnnadieintheend]

This was extremely comprehensive, covered both pros and cons and it was just what I was looking for!

[@hamzarizwan836]

Guys it’s all about planning trust me. Everyone have different minds and plans. Everyone is made different and have different skills. It’s all about how you can make that plan work. I’m currently doing double majors in Law, Economics and Public Policy and International Relations. I have a plan and I know I will make this degree very useful for me. Do you need to be from a rich or political family? The answers is no because even if you are not from a political family (like me), start making connections from now with people who are already in this career. I know some people who did MBA and are now real estate agent because they couldn’t find jobs in their field. Just work hard with full motivation and you will achieve your goal one day. Also don't forget to do some internships related to IR to make your resume stronger. Also if you guys think that bachelors degree in IR wont be enough to get a high paying job, go for masters in National Security which will increase your chances. Not all masters are useful for high paying jobs but masters in these kind of fields are very useful. Goodluck

[@vrushalipatil8646]

Is only doing bachelor's not useful in every case?

[@hamzarizwan836]

Not really. In some degrees like Law you need to apply for Grad school. I know people who did MBA and now cant find jobs. On the other hand I know people who only did bachelors in Finance and Accounting and now making way more than the one who did MBA. Its all about what career you are in. For example in IT masters is very rewarding even bachelors is very rewarding. A lot people just do bachelors in CS, AI or SE and make $100,000 in their 2nd-3rd year of their career. So in some careers Bachelors is very useful and rewarding like Business, Economics, Computer Science etc. But in careers like Law, you need masters.

[@shamilahkisitu6321]

Thanks for this

[@AlexS-oj8qf]

I graduated back in 2020, just a week before the lockdown. My take on this: Study general studies if you don’t know where you want to be in your life, study specific studies if you know where you want to be and got the willingness to grind on it. IR is very specific degree which means smaller job opportunities, and degree does affect what kind of jobs you could initially apply for. Without proper degree you couldn’t work in certain industries. So, only study IR if you know exactly where you’re going to work (if IR background is necessary), what kind of studies required by that job (to set your education courses), and always choose places that provide opportunities to develop yourself beyond classes.

[@strident6192]

Actually it depends! Some people care too much about making "Money" and they end up opted different course expecting to get a better job. While others like myself, interested in studying (Politics, economics and laws) would choose this course. Because I do believe "When you do what you LOVE, money come to you". It's all about PASSION my friends, that's all thats matter. Life is too short for those who need it, but for those who love, it lasts forever❣

[@ΓεράσιμοςΜελάς-μ5ξ]

I’m studying the political science at a university in Greece.However,I have been taught a lot of courses about international relations and law,European law etc. Despite the fact that I’m still at my second year of my studies(BA),I have begun planning the future(MSc). One of the fields that I would like to get a Master’s degree,is the international relations-diplomacy! I have to admit that this video was highly useful to me!You did great job! Looking forward to the next ones! If you want,you should make a video about political communications. It’s a field I suppose a lot of people would be interested in! Greetings from Greece!🇬🇷

[@pandelanitshikalange6887]

Hi, quick question, when you've completed your political science studies, are you going to go on and study a Masters in IR, is that possible? . Or would you have to get like a bachelor's in IR before you can get a masters

[@doglover8178]

Hey man! Totally agree about planning ahead especially when getting something from social science. You need people to help you and a real solid plan on what you want to do.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@rodrivrodri7011]

As an INR major, my recommendation is to focus and something in specific, perhaps I did CPO, Human rights and political transitions. INR as a major is broad. I highly recommend doing a minor in poli sci :)

[@noodle_boy]

Which degree gets you the highest earning job

[@kharismanr]

I agree .. I was just using it for the topic of my undergraduate thesis right now ...hopefully it will be done soon 🙏

[@lifeoffatimasgoal7983]

Political transitions sounds like a great idea and not everyone understands that. Please do u recommend any material or links to that regard? Thank you

[@christophercannon577]

Hi guys, my current plan is because I didn't get the grades to do law. I chose to do a politics and International relations undergrad degree then do what's known as a GDL Masters (conversion to law course). Within this scenario, I can pursue a law masters whilst gaining additional transferable skills and career options that come with a humanitarian degree (such as IR). the only payment within this case is an added post-grad year of study. But considering Law degrees are usually a year extra, it all balances out in the end. I hope this helps anyone considering an IR degree. I personally find the course really interesting, which helps with studying. One piece of advice I would suggest more than any is to choose an undergrad you like. The market will demand people with masters, so your undergrad (so long as it's a 2/1) will not matter in the long run.

[@davidhammah8363]

Could you please explain what you mean by GDL I am keen on your scenario. Grateful.

[@aimexoxo2933]

Lol you're the opposite of me. I wanted to choose IR but my parents didn't allow me (cause they pay for my tuition). They wanted me to choose law instead of IR. Now I'm in my 4th semester. Planning to find a job in a diplomatic world or GOs after graduating then I would probably do a master/doctorate in IR. But if I don't get to work in the diplomatic world then I guess I would take the Bar Exam lol. Thankfully tho, I enjoy studying law hahaha

[@adrubosch452]

International Relations is a street smart degree, I love it.

[@samanthataylor1761]

I agree!! That’s a cool way of seeing it.

[@lambertgirardin5546]

If you are serious about wanting to work in IR, consider combining your studies to military service. Either enlist in a military academy or ROPT programs. It’s one of the few, steady bridges that will allow you to actually live your academic passion later on, once you’re done w service.

[@jamesrossi6200]

I cannot recommend enough to plan ahead for this degree. Go into it with a post-graduate endgame and tailor your experience to that, which will most likely be getting a master's degree and so on. I decided to change majors to international studies only after I had decided what I really wanted to do with it - and it worked.

[@jamiesauras7857]

May I ask what are you doing currently?

[@cristinablanaru3501]

I study international relations and european studies in Romania. So basically, here we only study for 3 years for what you call a bachelor degree. Now, I am not so sure about what they teach in other countries, but here we go through diplomacy and negotiations as well. Therefore, considering this, in Romania, after getting a bachelor degree in IR you can apply for an exam for a position in the Romanian consular and diplomatic corps and become a diplomat or consul. You can also go ahead and get a masters degree in diplomacy which would be even more helpful. And in Romania there are a few spots for students in every faculty that are paid by our government and if you keep up the good grades you can get one of those spots so you don't have to pay at all for your studies.

[@sebastian-dp9vq]

that only works if you are romanian by birth

[@cristinablanaru3501]

@@sebastian-dp9vq yes, forgot to mention that.

[@nathan_408]

@@cristinablanaru3501 I am trying to do my master's in Romania, I've discovered a good scholarship there for foreigners, the only counterpart is to learn romanian in 1 year.

[@cristinablanaru3501]

@@nathan_408 yes, I know Romanian is a difficult language but I am sure you will manage. If you surround yourself with Romanian people you will learn it in no time

[@annacompaneanu2343]

I am going to Romania to study IR but is it sure that we can find a job after we graduate there, plus i have an IB diploma and i’m speaking French, English, Romanian and Chinese ?

[@gravemike44]

IR PhD out here my dudes! Really like this degree, even though I had to change the plans after getting my Master's. Still don't regret a thing. Just waiting for COVID to slow down a bit to get my PhD degree and live a happy researcher's life :)

[@MayaForJesus]

I'm confused do you think I should go for a PhD degree im planing to stop at MA I guess

[@gravemike44]

@@MayaForJesus if you don't plan going deeper into the science itself, then you shouldn't get PhD. It's gonna be the waste of time and nerves, especially with writing and publishing articles in WOS and Scopus journals (for someone it might be a living hell).

[@godjihyoismyreligion6679]

me watching this video when i'm already on my 6th semester into international relations 👁️💧👄💧👁️

[@yennhido6105]

hii can you reply me I want to ask about this major

[@affanhasby822]

@@yennhido6105 go ahead

[@carladominguez406]

HAHAHAHAHAHA same:(

[@ryanifydia7335]

SAMEEE HAHAHA

[@stanloona3185]

Finally, a Kpoper Internationalist

[@haazra5124]

Graduated with an International Relations degree in 2023 and landed a job in state government !

[@MookaMG]

International Relations isn't for everybody. You really need to be willing to either 1. Study your butt off. I'm talking getting straight As and pursuing a masters or possibly a PhD. I think you have to be really really passionate about IR in order for that to actually happen. If constantly researching, reading academic articles, and writing essays aren't your thing, then this major is not for you. 2. Willing to look for job opportunities that aren't necessarily linked with what you studied. I am studying IR because I love it and I felt like it was a major that was made for me. However, I went into this with the awareness that the job market isn't necessarily begging for IR majors. Therefore, if you study IR you need to compete HEAVILY. You need to make sure you're constantly standing out. You need to make sure you're networking, doing activities, looking for opportunities, and maintaining a high academic standing. In short: Please don't take up this major if you have no plan, aren't willing to consider higher studies, or just want to get through university by passing and doing the bare minimum.

[@tiffanyh.5788]

Thank you. This degree sounds miserable lol. College overall was a challenge for at the end of the day.

[@MookaMG]

@@tiffanyh.5788 It's a really interesting degree and it's a lot of fun, so I wouldn't call it miserable. But trying to find your place in this world with it? Yeah... that's pretty damn miserable 😂

[@distheone9120]

Thank you very much for your advice ! I live in Morocco where there is only one university based on the american system that offers degrees in IS/IR. I chose to study International Studies as a major in my Bachelor (my first semester is going to start this september) and I got a decent scholarship. But I am extremely worried about job opportunities in this field. I haven't even started studying yet and I already have anxiety. Initially, I chose to study International studies because it is broad and will give me the opportunity to know what subject interests me the most etc. But as you said, jobs are very limited in this field so I guess I will choose Business Administration as a minor. What do you think ? What do you advise me to chose as a minor and Master ? (My goal is to be able to work in International Trade or even do a Master in International Law for exemple. I'm open to all these possibilities). PS: I already speak 3 languages fluently (French, English, Arabic) and plan on learning two more (Spanish and Hebrew)

[@saadkhosa2836]

Why comments are so depressing 😭😭 i have huge interest in this field!🥺

[@nouralhajjeh6056]

actually I found the opposite the comment section aren't at all just keep scrolling most ppl are saying it is abroad major and you will find your way if you work and plan ahead

[@meryc2311]

this video scared me. i really wanna study international relations or something like that. but I'm afraid it'll be difficult find a job, and more specifically a good one😔

[@faithevanson6732]

dont worry! start looking for internships. i would start by working for a lawyer or a bank or local service organization. basically something that aligns with your preferred goals whether that be economics, human rights, law, etc.

[@faithevanson6732]

there's also so many consulting firms that pay extraordinarly well. If you're interested, look into those and then try to intern at those certain places. Also getting a minor in statistics may help with these consulting jobs and getting a minor in a certain region around the world can help you land jobs in another country!

[@meryc2311]

@@faithevanson6732 thank you so much for your advices. 😊you're right, if you really want something there are many opportunities for you

[@Dumauful]

If u speak foreign languages it may be easier for you to find a good job as long as you do a master. Otherwise, I'd better move on.

[@meryc2311]

@@Dumauful yes i love languages! Hope to combine them with economics, juridical and politics subjects. That's why I think international relations is fitted for me

[@ardataskirec1194]

Can you make "Is studying Linguistics worth it ?"

[@alberttantivit9474]

I’d say based on my experiences studying IR, it’s only worthwhile if you take what you’ve studied from it and also the connections you get to develop through different seminars, events and programs that your faculty has set up. I was fortunate enough that there’s a vibrant student body where societies have Q&A sessions with people who worked in this field, specific activities that require knowledge from what you’ve studied and also meeting with other people especially senior students who have the connection and experiences from internships and senior years. Furthermore, if your Uni provides joint degrees that would be even better especially if there’s economics or statistics (I’m studying a joint degree of IR with Quantitative Methods which broadens the jobs that I can take in this sector but also to completely different areas if I want to). So it really depends and arguably this applies to any degree your studying because if you fail to use your degree in your career it can just be a waste of time and money overall.

[@anonymoususer855]

It's worth it if you're really planning to be a Diplomat and work in the U.N. or something like that. But as you said, planning your career and knowing what you want is vital. If the I.R. student doesn't draw out a solid plan, they're doomed to random, low-paying jobs.

[@SylverRose]

Yeah but what do you do when the pandemic ruined your plan

[@msy9367]

​@@SylverRosegurl are u planning to get an IR DEGREE?

[@SylverRose]

@@msy9367 i have a master's of IR and masters of peace and conflict studies

[@tylermed2530]

​@@SylverRose hi i hope you doing well , did you fond a job that have relation with your degree if yes it was easy or hard to find?

[@SylverRose]

@@tylermed2530 I still have not but at the same time I have friends who have found jobs, I'm currently going for a PhD because I found something that really interests me enough to do one. I think my biggest suggestion would be especially with international relations and political science because of the amount of work that's available within governments your best bet is to pursue higher education like a master's degree within your home country where you have a citizenship rather than going abroad for that you can go abroad for your undergrad but definitely if you want to go to at least a master's stay domestic even if it's a little bit more expensive because it's a lot easier to find work with a master's when you're in your home country because of citizenships and clearances and all that you can get a lot more opportunity for internships and whatnot.

[@britishbuffalo21]

I swear, your editing!!! You only need 20 seconds to wow me, every time.

[@victoriabrimm5014]

I did Economics as a major, with International Relations as a minor, and I have, like you said, planned EVERYTHING out. I’m thinking about doing my master’s degree in IR.

[@samiraperez2008]

Hello, I am thinking of studying IR + Economics, please could you tell me about your experience?

[@victoriabrimm5014]

@@samiraperez2008 I do not regret it at all. I think they very nicely complement each other. IR gives you different ways to look at things which can tell you what is wrong with a certain country in relation to everywhere else, econ tells you how how to fix issues.

[@maiacam1]

Im and IR student and about to choose my minor and im thinking of doing a double major in economics. Do you think thats a good idea?😭

[@victoriabrimm5014]

@@maiacam1 yes

[@sharontoya887]

I also want to a masters in IR do you have any idea of best universities one can apply to

[@juliaastarina8763]

I majored in IR, failed the civil servant test in my attempts to join the Ministry of Foreign Affairs twice, and now I'm a freelance translator/interpreter. It's not useless, just maybe we tend to put IR in a golden pedestal as if it's a guarantee we will be ambassadors and whatnot.

[@onuohachidinma102]

I'm in my first year in IR, and i love Spanish so much, how did you go about being a language translator?

[@Error-xc2tl]

Me watching this while completing my thesis research proposal: 🤭. By the way, I got a job in a diplomatic representation in 🇯🇵. Both of my parents studied IR so I grew up learning about this area. Studying IR was the best decision.

[@ashleyfrancis6333]

I’m in my second year at university studying IR, I have no idea whatsoever as to what I’m suppose to do after competing my bachelors. Do you have any advice that you can give? Plz I’m from the Caribbean.

[@Error-xc2tl]

@@ashleyfrancis6333 Hi I'm from Central América. In meanwhile I highly recomend you to: 1. Apply for internships after your 3rd year in areas of your interest. That really helped me a lot about choosing what area of IR I would like to work or specialize. 2. Learn a new language. 3. Always be curious about the career and overseas masters degrees. 4. I'm actually doing an especialization in International Politics (political prospective). The advantage over an traditional thesis is that I'll have 2 diplomas: graduation and especialización, both in a year. However if your university does not have this option you can think about studying a specialization by your own or a master degree. 5. Connect with people. Sometimes is good to have connections. Pay attention to those connections/people that really value your experience and knowledge, they would help you. 6. Never wait to finish university to apply for internships, the more experience you gain, better chances to big opportunities. If you need more help, let know.

[@ashleyfrancis6333]

So I should get my masters or get internships for experience and then I would be able to apply for a job with just my degree as qualification?

[@Error-xc2tl]

@@ashleyfrancis6333 Honestly, it really depends of the future. For example I got a job based on my internship experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and language skills even when I haven't graduated from university, (btw I'm graduating this year). It's all about the area of your interest how the opportunities are going to come. I have colleagues who have had temporary jobs since 4th year in proyect managment. There's no especific order to get a job.

[@nouralhajjeh6056]

thank u

[@Haleigh_Tortilla]

International Studies with a concentration in International Relations 2019 graduate here: Current job is Honors College Assistant Recruitment Coordinator at the University of Alabama (where I graduated from). Have been in this position since September 2019 (3.5 months after I graduated - worked a temp job in the International services office at UA over the summer). I will be starting my Masters of Education in International Education Policy and Management at Vanderbilt University this fall. Just wanted to leave this for educational purposes for those to see potential career paths and anyone who was wondering what a pretty recent graduate may be doing.

[@macy3646]

You forgot a CIA/FBI agent, to become one you preferably need a military background. But most CIA agents (who don't have a military background) have a degree in international affairs (typically from West Point, or George Washington University.)

[@stupidcupidx]

It’s so annoying that the job prospects in the Us is tech tech tech… liberal arts degrees are just as important if not more imo people need to discuss and analyze things to make changes that effects everyone. Sad that these job sites don’t prioritize IR degrees or other social sciences in their demand outlook

[@deadgoblin4]

I mean you can always pursue something like tech for a safe career and then study liberal arts degrees for free in your own time

[@JotaC]

Major hole on the demand analysis. Very few career paths in international relations actually involve companies, according to Global Political Economy magazine, over 65% of International Relations specialists work in a government or public branch. And that's even higher when you consider partnerships with other countries, working with embassies, working with international multilateral organisations like United Nations, WTO, WHO, and many others.

[@syedsajjad8808]

Please do healthcare admin. In your worst healthcare video you said that they are often offered by sketchy universities, but what if they are offered by reputable colleges. I think an “is a healthcare admin degree worth it” would be awesome

[@flaviapeixoto6609]

Well, I am an IR graduate and I truly regret it. I'm Brazilian and I can only speak from my experience here, and I must say that it has done absolutely nothing for me and my professional life here in my country. I don't know how it is in the US...

[@tatabx]

I agree with you. I don't know if I'm other countries this is different, but in Brazil International Relations is like a scam course. In the end you don't learn nothing that you can use at a job.

[@yahiko123andres]

As a Colombian, I'm a bit scared about studying this degree, I must admit, but as many people said, it depends a lot on how much you deep into any country, how many languages you can speak and how good you're in terms of networking. When it comes down to this kind of decisions, there's always a risk, I think. Hope this go better for everyone.

[@maiarawills3237]

Here in america, being a US citzen you can have a lot of cool oportunities in the goverment. Im a brazilian lawyer here, immigration paralegal and thinking about this course to get a job at USCIS.

[@daiskideyobros57]

Thanks so much for this! I'm doing this exact degree, but my long term plan is to work in NGOs (mostly humanitarian), but before i do so i feel it's needful to gain some financial stability first, so job wise for that i'm still considering what's good to do with this degree

[@danielaazevedo3418]

I want the same thing, when you find out how are you going to do that please let me know

[@khederianlea3409]

@@danielaazevedo3418 same lol

[@Nick_Toup]

I have a question Can I become a history teacher or historian if I study International Relations? I love History so much but in my city there are no history degrees to study, only Bachelor of IR and I think this might be related to History. Thanks in advance

[@Jannemann09]

Finally my study programme comes up! I really enjoy it so far and I'm looking forward starting my Master's next year. (In Europe) many specialise in their Master's after having broad Bacherlor's like Political Science or IR. Other interesting fields / job paths are journalism, international organisations, NGOs, Think Tanks, institutes, foundation, lobbying, politics, and local or federal authorities

[@rizkyresyah]

watching this when i'am just finish my study and jobless, but i'am not regretting it at all it this past four years was quite fun

[@26.nasywanaurahalawal35]

hi so may I know what's your activities now after graduating?

[@andresaguilar1188]

Great video but I feel like it may have overlooked the very large amount of flexibility available to people in International Relations type degrees and how the specific choices one makes can truly allow them to flourish in their future careers. From what I’ve found most high quality International Relations undergrad programs will make students study a specific region of the world, a relevant language to that region, and a “track” from one of the following options: Culture and the Arts, Human/National Security, Global Economic Theory, or Science and Technology. Personally speaking I chose Western Europe as my region, French as my language, and Global Economics as my track and now I’m working for a highly sought after global European employer in the beauty field. Of course many of my peers have gone on to pursue careers with non-profit and government agencies stateside and abroad like FEMA and the UN. But I also know of IR undergrad students working with gaming developers in Korea and Japan, marketing firms in the US, supply chain specialists across Latin America, museums in the Middle East and health organizations in Africa. International Relations is totally worth it as long as your choices line up with the fields relevant to your country of interest. I will also note most multinational corporations have an office in the US that you can likely work at if you have an IR degree and global management which some business schools allow you to minor in can be very helpful when pursing an International Relations type degree.

[@sharl_lottie]

Thank you for the comment! I’m sure we’re from different countries, but I am a graduating senior highschool student who would take International Relations in college, and I noticed my future university’s program is quite similar to what you described. They also made us choose a specific region to focus on, and the subjects under it requires us to study a language or two in that region. I chose European studies, and the language in it is either French or Spanish. Although I’m not sure whether we’ll have ‘tracks’ that you’ve mentioned, I’m relieved to see that my university knows what its doing and that I’ll hopefully have a higher chances of getting the best out of my ridiculously expensive college fee, at least. Especially since none of the other universities in my country have such specific degree program like the one you’ve described.

[@amydavidson7166]

Hi, Andres - I am wanting to get aM in IR in France at Cife, I am American. I will use French as my 2nd language and focus on supply chain management. I want to work in the private sector in Europe. Did you receive your master’s degree in the EU? If so, what country? Also, what was the most popular track? Did you have a career counselor help you with this decision? Did you think it was easy to find a job? Thank you in advance!

[@laurasofiacifuentescamargo1843]

I'm studying this degree and now I'm gonna start a double degree with law. So let's see what happen! Thanks for the video 😊

[@gigi_945]

Yes ! Doing an LLM in European law and I was an IR major.

[@Max-unswayed]

​@@gigi_945i plan to do dz as well currently studing History and IR then i go for law..

[@karinbrittain554]

I studied IR then got a teaching credential to be an elementary school teacher. I’ve mainly worked in international schools.

[@amydavidson7166]

Hi, Can you tell me how you found the teaching positions internationally? What country/countries have you worked in and liked? What is your pay like? Did you study in the US? I am considering a masters in IR and a teaching credential. Thanks!

[@alexisyuren5606]

So happy I subbed, all your videos are so informative and worth every minute.

[@ShaneHummus]

Glad you like them!

[@freddiecoughlin4943]

What's to stop you from becoming a banker or management consultant or lawyer or journalist with the base of an IR degree? This video takes into account the 'vocational' jobs that directly transfer the academic skills. But the reasoning, critical thinking, leadership, ability to write, opens so many doors that the list becomes almost endless. Are we saying that in this world all language graduates become translators??

[@TheWinterShadow]

I know someone who have a background in IR and they work for the State Department. They are totally set. I mean they job security, good pay, amazing benefits, travel all over the place, can retire after 20 years with a pension. They are doing far better then the people I know with degrees in the sciences.

[@maxpaul9761]

True i agree with you

[@deusrex6230]

What is their job?

[@Naito31]

​@@deusrex6230 probably a spy

[@aafroz.sadia22]

Me, watching this video after completing my Bachelor's Degree in IR and starting my Master's Degree in IR

[@guywithlesshope356]

are you from Bangladesh??

[@aafroz.sadia22]

@@guywithlesshope356 yes.

[@jean-fatomathurin7025]

I’m a lawyer,studied law to secure the bag ,going for a master in IR as passion ☺️

[@AdilAkylov22]

In my opinion, comparing orange (for example, IR) and apple (for example Computer Science) seems strange and weird because we have different brains. Someone loves math other people love sociology, psychology and etc.

[@samanthataylor1761]

Yea. But we live in a world where a job is more important than how you feel or how good you are at it.

[@mikasauchiha6785]

My sister graduated with IR degree. After that, she took civil service 2 times until she made it. She became a contractual staff in our university until she became a regular employee and got promoted 3 years ago. Atleast her salary had increased.Although my mom is encouraging her to take up masters

[@limsiryuean5040]

I feel like this degree is catered to people who don't know what to pursue in life and entered this degree on a whim. Because that's what I did

[@abdullahmalik2385]

Hey how is it going?

[@battlepans1927]

How has this worked so far my friend?

[@ScuffTuff]

I’m finishing up an Asian Studies degree rn but I’ve interned with the local Japanese consulate and am still planning on studying abroad in South Korea if covid doesn’t screw that up a 3rd time. Planning to teach English for a bit in Japan while I improve my own Japanese at the same time as getting international experience, and then get my master’s in international relations, ideally at an Australian university before taking the foreign service exam in Canada. Aiming to be a diplomat so this video was definitely nice to know that I’m probably on the right track. If anyone who reads this is also looking into being a diplomat, the US department of state has a list of recommended readings that are definitely worth looking into. Unfortunately Canada doesn’t have a similar resource to use but the American one is pretty broad for the most part and I think it’s worth checking out regardless of which country you’re from.

[@jaxxii]

I’m a second year International Relations & Japanese double major, minoring in Polisci and Anthropology, with a decent Econ background. I’m beginning the career or grad school hunt now :) I absolutely love what I’m studying, and I feel like I could weasel my way into a lot of different career paths. Though I’m having trouble figuring out which path I’ll be able to tolerate long term lol.

[@deadgoblin4]

How's it going, what are you doing now?

[@arc.yvistan]

Yall IR is literally worth it if u have dedication and passion about this field!!

[@sanvib4698]

WHAT ABOUT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS + A BUSINESS MAJOR LIKE FINANCE ?? could that be a more practical /desired combination? And great vid!

[@meteklc9284]

I'm at my junior year in IR and after the college I will get Business master or doctorate and that would be better for finding a job.

[@andresaguilar1188]

Most good IR programs have a specific field of study requirement that requires students to take courses pertaining to a specific sub field like Culture and Arts, International Economics, Diplomacy and Security, or Science and Technology. Finance is a great double major with usually some over lapping classes if you pursue an International Economics field of study requirement.

[@andresaguilar1188]

Also if you’re not better inclined toward the humanities that business/math I’d definitely recommend IR as a solid alternative that could still get you a competitive career.

[@TaesChipmunk]

So in fact,I'm a freshman. It is like a foundation course in my first semester for I.R. And I don't have any idea on whay subject should I focus more,there are like two sides Politics and Business... So am I supposed to choose Business to make sure I have more opportunities?

[@fornoreason8822]

I studied IR and landed a damn good job making six-figures.

[@simon709]

out of curiosity: what is your job?

[@deusrex6230]

HOW

[@texasburbs4380]

Not all IR programs are created equal either. Some schools have many more tracks that you can pursue, making it much more detailed and intense.

[@lailaariana8535]

Shane please do public health or public policy!

[@sizakelenkabinde1508]

Thank you for this video. My degree was sort of a double major. I majored in International Relations and Public Management and I ended enjoying Public Admin more. But it's a degree I don't regret honestly

[@dewirachmawati8828]

My dream choosing IR as ny bachelor's degree is to get some international relatives which is also my interest, having partners from around the world, etc. And it's different when it comes to satisfaction, cz we don't just talking about people around the world, but specifically in politics, and it's getting harder and harder I guess. Well, I don't know either, it's my first year of studying IR, wish me luck with my college (and my future✨)

[@rida1458]

How’s your study going??in this field.. I also wanted to do this degree..please give me some feedback?

[@dewirachmawati8828]

@@rida1458 well I get a lot from my major, in terms of academic things, there's plenty to learn, not only politics, but culture and other contemporary issues. Meanwhile, talking about relatives, it's actually your own area of preference, you have your own choices of where to go, and who befriends with, hihi

[@nandaagustina340]

Video ini bagus untuk menambah wawasan tentang pembelajran internasional apalagi untuk saya yang sedang mengeluti dunia perkuliahan

[@hawanajwaabdullah6134]

It's so nice that most of yall get to choose degree. In my country, we list about 10-13 uni and degree we want and its purely grade based... And the rest is random. You can get ur first choice if ur smart enough and like me... I got literature.... My forth on the list n i know nothing about it hmmm... I wished to get smthing sciency since im from science stream but it wasn't my luckk. I was already happy tht i got accepted:(

[@fariarozakhan]

Same. I am also from science background but now I'm studying IR. At first I didn’t know anything about political science or economics. I wanted to study medical science but I didn’t get chance and now I'm here. I don’t know what will happen with me in the future but it's just our country’s educational system that cannot provide you what you really want to study. But you just have to get admitted anywhere where you get a chance. It doesn’t depend on your choices in a whole. But now I'm happy that I get admitted in a good university to be honest.

[@pedrohenriquebrandao9688]

IR Jobs in the UN or diplomacy could be the right path too

[@simonacannalire7701]

Problem with the UN, though, is that most of its bodies offer unpaid internships. It was amongst my goals after graduating (IR with a concentration in Eastern Europe) but I just cannot afford it. Pretty classist if you ask me, how such great opportunities are only available to people who can pay for it.

[@soniamartell4502]

Love the video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this Degree, it's worth sharing

[@ShaneHummus]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pobino777]

I'm in the process of deciding whether to drop out of a PhD in IR, strongly leaning towards dropping and get back to being a lawyer after this video eheh

[@hadizafar7523]

This one is what I wanted! Really appreciate your work.😁

[@farizalmachdi9703]

Exactly, the whole thing about this major is planning since u can go pretty anywhere especially if you have the "X Factor" in which foreign language and culture. In my curriculum we could take "specialisation" since 3rd semester and I think that's where people got tricked because they dunno whether to go into researcher, politic, ambassador, economic or diplamacy.

[@barb3378]

I think it's best if you take International Relations as a Minor, I'm taking Computer Science in college and I would like to get a minor in IR if have extra time for it.

[@pranavprashant3915]

I am taking a bachelor's in international affairs

[@joaquincastro1268]

You also need money. Sad but true. Usually NGOs, multilateral forums and even national embassies are hard to enter so they usually ask for “volunteers” a.k.a. paying to work so you gain “experience” and after 5 years at least you can think of a good job. You need to pay for your way in. And I say this from my experience. I’m from Colombia, I did an unpaid internship (they did not even help me with the bus) in Switzerland in diplomacy and now while applying to jobs they tell me that “I need more experience” and that they can “pay me with experience” and I should “volunteer” for “social purposes” (shoutout to the UN). I don’t really know what to do. Keep paying to work so in some years I can finally apply to a entry level job? Keep asking my parents for money to live and work for free? It’s exhausting. I don’t wanna keep working for free (even for the best social causes) and telling my parents to pay my rent. They already payed for my bachelors and masters. Eventhough they are very supportive it’s getting ridiculous. I don’t wanna be rich. I just wanna pay my own bills and maybe travel once in a year. Seems thats too much. It’s sad and frustrating tbh. I know that in some years maybe I’ll have a nice job and independence. But at what cost?

[@thisnutswontstfu]

This typa thing always haunts my mind, I dont wanna burden my familily anymore especially when im over 18. Theyve done so much and im too ashamed if they also have to pay most of my college stuff it's expensive. But then graduating and ends up in umployement but still needing family fund is the worst thing i could imagine

[@estherbeckley420]

I think this is a very limited review of what IR entails.

[@inakinahuelsantosangel3460]

Most international relations majors go to work at consulting, writing articles and/or get inside ONGs. (Edit) This career contents is generalist because the first thing profesors say when you get to class is that YOU are responsible to specialize yourself on whichever topic you want to, otherwise you're surely gonna be unemployed. You need to know at least 3 idioms (If you're native in English you have a huuuge advantage) and you need to start making relationships with politicians, public agents, people working on the press and ONGs too, because your succes is dependent of all that. It isn't computer science but it is faaaar away from being easy. (Edit 2) You need to know pretty well your own country's history, geography, economics, politics and politicians and what they did, know your county's industries and natural resources availability and last but not least know about demographics. Then start studying all that but about the country or region you're interested about. Try sending appliances to jobs on embassies, there are administrative jobs that usually are performed by foreigners. Start making your own articles and/or responses to others, publish it on your own page and YT, social media is a huge tool nowadays. Find people studying the same in other countries because those people are going to be your potential work partners and or informant.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing tips for the viewers

[@inakinahuelsantosangel3460]

@@ShaneHummus No problem man, I love your videos. I'm from Argentina anyways, but the career path and job options are the same in most parts of the world.

[@hi-sf6ge]

Considering my mom teaches IR I don't know how to feel 🤡

[@josephaondoverkogi5306]

I read International studies, and I am enjoying every bit of it.

[@alexandrosglegles544]

I remember wanting to go for IR, but was recommended to seek it as a masters instead

[@ShaneHummus]

So what were you planning to be in the future, that required a masters?

[@greekclasher9835]

Φίλε Έλληνας είσαι?

[@alexandrosglegles544]

@@greekclasher9835 ναι φιλε και πανω απο ολλα ολυμπιακοσ

[@greekclasher9835]

@@alexandrosglegles544 χαχχ ωραίος που σπουδάζεις?

[@alexandrosglegles544]

@@greekclasher9835 θα σπουδάσω στην Λευκωσία. Εσυ;