What Do Diplomats Do?

What do diplomats really do? In this video, we discuss the job duties of diplomats.
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[@mariagrace7652]

Thank you for sharing your journey! I first met a diplomat on my flight to Ghana, for study abroad. Between that conversation, and then meeting them for a tour of the US Embassy, I was sold! I am in the middle of my PhD, and eagerly await joining the foreign service!

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you for commenting and watching! I wish you all the best in your Ph.D. endeavors and journey to the Foreign Service!

[@kenjq9160]

Cool how relevant this video is to me rn. I've been thinking of diplomacy since I was 12 and this video has really helped me get a better idea of what a diplomat does. Subbed!

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! Wishing you all the best!!

[@kieracolson1362]

I am a high school senior and I just now come across this career. I am passionate about diversity, culture, travel, writing, American history, and human rights. Do you think being a foreign office could be a good choice for me?

[@heymstraveler]

It sounds like you are on the right path! Check out some student programs that may be of interest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppunaGlqqqerZtk kzbin.info/www/bejne/joGclH6OraZ9mas

[@kereinem1809]

Thank you so much for answering my question! I appreciate it!

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you for watching and commenting! No problem. A few people had that question

[@saitejasamanwith2643]

This is a clear show casing on what exactly diplomats do.all other videos deal with diplomat immunity and other stuff.Thank u for making it simple and all the best girl.

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you so much for your comment. That was the goal :-)

[@austinbrown759]

Thank you for this, I always wondered what a Diplomat truly does. A few of my friends expressed interest in being diplomats but I never bothered to really ask why. All I knew was "diplomatic immunity". SMH

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you for your comment! That is why I made this video, I wanted to spread awareness about this wonderful line of work. Thank you for watching!

[@lo-rez]

Very informative, thank you!

[@heymstraveler]

Thanks!

[@Isislovesart2]

I’m in my last year of my BA in international affairs and I’m thinking about becoming a diplomat and this video gives me a good idea of how it’s like to be a diplomat.

[@heymstraveler]

Cheering you on!!! Thanks for your comment.

[@lani2023]

This is fantastic. Sharing it with my high schooler now. Thank you!

[@heymstraveler]

I am so happy to hear that! Is there other content you would like to see?

[@marinacitronnade6967]

This is such a great video!! I'm a hs senior gunning to be a fso so your channel is a godsend!

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you for your comment! Keep pursuing your dreams. I'm glad it was useful.

[@jeonsei_4779]

Thank you for this video !!!! You really have helped me😖💪🏻

[@heymstraveler]

I’m glad it helped! You’re welcome 😊

[@snoopu2601]

Thank you form educating me on this subject

[@heymstraveler]

My pleasure :-)

[@Jo-qc6mk]

Really informative. Nice editing btw

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad it was informative!

[@AudreyZhong]

Thank you so much for these videos! I’ve learned so much and am so excited to do this type of work when I’m older!

[@heymstraveler]

Great, I am glad you learned a lot from this video! I hope you stay tuned. Keep pursuing your dreams, and never stop!

[@ChristinaJane]

Very informative 👏🏾

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you, Christina, for watching and commenting!

[@spookyaliens6286]

Cool thank you 🙏

[@heymstraveler]

You’re welcome

[@tamesagamble-adiamo6541]

Thank you for sharing

[@heymstraveler]

Thanks Tamesa for watching! Hope it was helpful

[@ninaalexandriabacolod4495]

Very informative video! I would like to ask how the sending country notify the diplomat to go back home or if his duty is done?

[@tamesagamble-adiamo6541]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much much my Foreign Service Officer 🦅🪖👆🏽🙌🏾🩸🌊🥷🏼🛡⚔️

[@heymstraveler]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@spacecat942]

I used to dream about being a diplomat but I have realized it's not for me, I'm not self-assured enough 😭 Still enjoying learning about it tho!! And I still can marry a diplomat 🥳 Thanks!!

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Thank you for your comment! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@leahwilson5303]

Thank you so much for the insight

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you for watching! I am glad it was helpful!

[@AwkwardKyuutie]

Thank you for this 🎉

[@heymstraveler]

Thank you!

[@heymstraveler]

Im glad it was helpful!!!

[@binbin9196]

Thanks

[@heymstraveler]

You’re welcoming! Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@andrescubillos6860]

I’m about to graduate in one year with my bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and plan on getting my Masters right after. Is there a degree I should get to specifically get a job in an embassy that you think would be smart? I would like to work in a Latin country since I speak Spanish and I have dual citizenship in one of them. Thanks for the amazing video!

[@TheHalalCrack]

thanks

[@heymstraveler]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jazzmann1984]

During my graduate studies I had the opportunity to participate in the Model UN. It was our universities first time doing it and we ended up walking away with some awards which caught the eye of those who ran the thing. I’m public policy major with very little International Relations work, but I used my experiences in Activism while there. My group represented Liberia as my friend who convinced to participate is from Liberia and most of our friends she convinced were from all over Africa, so it made sense to rep Liberia. Once we got there, there was a university (mostly white) that represented Nigeria and had won multiple awards. So, all they cared about was winning awards. So they completely misrepresented Nigeria and disregarded the real relationships that exist between African nations within the UN. This pissed off a couple of other Universities along with other students who were actually from Nigeria. These students’ white elitism was on full blast. Like the elitism from American State workers who try to strong arm other countries into towing the US foreign policy line. So, I did nothing but find any piece of UN resolution I could to backhandedly embarrass this university including forging relationships with other countries that were not realistically allied with Liberia. It was hard and we all came to agreements and together forged a United African front against Nigeria. All this is to say that after it was over I was invited to go further in Model UN and encouraged that being a diplomat might be a good path for me to take, but I declined. I refuse to advance any US foreign policy onto host countries when that policy is inherently imperialistic, racist, and neo-colonial. Diplomats have to play by the rules or they don’t get into the big-people club. Like the US threatening India with sanctions if they don’t tow the line by condemning Russia and ban oil and gas sales. Who is the US to tell India how to act towards an economic ally? Am I cut out for being a Diplomat? Yes. Do I have the tools and knowledge required to become a diplomat? Yes. However, I will not participate in advancing a very violent foreign policy in host countries. I would enjoy working over seas and helping advance my host countries own interests even if it contradicts the US interests which - let’s face it - the interests of corporations. All of this to to say that I want to work over seas because it’s something I’m passionate about but I won’t play ball with the State department. 😂

[@heymstraveler]

Hey! Thanks for sharing your opinion. Not every job is for every person. On my channel, I showcase multiple travel careers (travel writers, pilots, international lawyers, etc). Feel free to check them out!

[@briannauquillas]

Can I still be a diplomat if there are many things that I don't agree with that the United states have/continue to do? Also great video!! New subscriber here

[@heymstraveler]

Hi Brianna! Thank you so much for commenting and watching. As FSOs, you swear to "uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." We are not swearing allegiance to a specific president or administration. Public service is more about the national interest and not so much the individual interest. These are questions you should reflect on. With that said there are dissent channels and ways to dissent. One great resource I would like to direct you to is the book, Inside a U.S. Embassy. It has a great article that goes into this question in more detail.

[@briannauquillas]

@@heymstraveler thank you!!!

[@alishaantao7147]

Can an Indian citizen move to U.S and work in I.R related field or diplomatic positions? Asking coz I have bachelors in political science and sociology from Goa University. I would love to work in I.R related field

[@autumn_b905]

Great, informative video. Are diplomats required to travel frequently?

[@heymstraveler]

Great question! As an entry level officer, people usually live overseas for two years.

[@andreastaapopi1722]

Hello,I am a public management student in Namibia at the University of Namibia and I will major in international relations,can you please make a video of becoming a diplomat in the US from Namibia. Thank you

[@heymstraveler]

Hello Erdwin, thank you for commenting! I am unfamiliar with the process of becoming a diplomat in Namibia. I recently made one about how you become one in the United States. Hopefully, some parts will be useful. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYbGaaaVhNicq8k

[@fredyuldashev]

Hey there, what would you recommend for someone who is very energetic, expressive and has an ability to find common ground nearly with any person that they face. Also, im very good at negotiating and doing presentations! My background : I.T. professional, small business owner and a former manager of the airlines who managed over 60 people at any given time.

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Thanks for commenting. Have you taken this quiz: careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/officer/which-career-track-is-right-for-you/

[@fredyuldashev]

@@heymstraveler i also had a question. I own several businesses + full time job. Will owning businesses that are fully streamline will in any shapre or form result in conflict of interests?

[@nunyabusiness6450]

I've heard that due to demand for management, they'll bypass the first consular tours. In your experience, would you know that to be true/false?

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Thank you for commenting and watching. I do know Consular tours are extremely important! In fact, I should have began the video with Consular!

[@heartstarottm9245]

Thank you! Are diplomats required to be fully vaccinated?

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! Check out the latest news here: abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/opponents-federal-vaccine-mandate-seek-rehearing-84914104

[@c3phs]

Hi, I'm thinking about doing diplomatic studies, because I wish to represent my country abroad. This job is the one for me, even if it's hard, I want to do it. But I've got a question, do Diplomats choose the country where they are moving to or Diplomats don't have a choice or a say on it? It would really help me since I want to learn a language that can be useful for my future if I made it as a diplomat

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! It depends. For me, it was all about needs of the service. But they do take in consideration your preferences, for example.

[@c3phs]

@@heymstraveler Thanks

[@heymstraveler]

@@c3phs anytime!

[@galilearios]

If I want to be an ambassador/diplomat, what cone would be a great pathway into that career path?

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! It depends on your interests! There is a great quiz you can take careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officer/career-track-quiz/

[@Jordan-kj5nl]

I’m not sure if you’ll see this but if you’re a American diplomat can you live in another country?

[@heymstraveler]

Yes! I am living in a different country.

[@Aryan-nh5rl]

Which major did you choose , can you explain about the subjects you took ?

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! I studied Sociology for my bachelor’s degree and International Communication for my master’s.

[@Jamila91100]

I think I asked this question before but I was wondering does it feel like corporate America? Is it a 40hour a week Job/career?

[@heymstraveler]

Hi Fatima!! It is definitely a 40 hour work week. Depending on what's going on, it may be more.

[@heymstraveler]

Consular entry level is around that.

[@jeannastorey]

I heard that diplomats basically spend all day doing paperwork/ do A LOT of paperwork. Is this true?

[@heymstraveler]

Hello Jeanna! It depends. Some days I do a lot of paperwork.

[@mAuBei]

What degree is needed for economic diplomacy career?

[@mohithch]

Please do a course about diplomacy

[@heymstraveler]

Thanks for the suggestion! I will take it into consideration. What kind of things would you like to see?

[@mohithch]

@@heymstraveler I like to know about how to develop a personality of a diplomat

[@rodoandyhernandez9417]

Does military service help you become an FSO?

[@heymstraveler]

If you have prior service you could be eligible to receive bonus points. Check out the link below for official guidance! careers.state.gov/faq-items/vets-hiring-preference/#:~:text=Foreign%20Service%20candidates%20who%20can,for%20a%2010%2Dpoint%20standing.

[@heymstraveler]

Also, look at Rob Joswiak's KZbin channel. He was in the military. I mention his channel here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnPNhpKObb6erMk

[@usmankhattak5714]

Do you need a degree to join foreign service?

[@paradisekiss1893]

Hi, can a doctor be a diplomat?

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! There are doctors that join the service as Specialists careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/#:~:text=Foreign%20Service%20Specialists%20contribute%20their,Security%3B%20and%20Medical%20and%20Health.

[@rociogallardo337]

Hey! I am studying international relations and global security do you think I am on the right path?

[@heymstraveler]

Hello! It depends and I think you can only answer that question. My questions to you are: do you truly enjoy what you’re studying? Does it bring you joy? Are you energized by your studies?

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[@--DJ]

Which one are you?

[@heymstraveler]

PD! Thank you for watching!

[@billdeng9050]

i want to become a political officer!

[@heymstraveler]

Cool! Cheering you on!

[@PNWBigDubz]

So you work for the cia

[@heymstraveler]

Hey! If I did, I wouldn’t have a KZbin channel

[@jamaalharmon6305]

You seem nice and sweet. I'd be your friend.