EUS 4905: Professional Development – Going Global
There are many choices available to undergraduate students with an international studies background as they approach graduation. The Center for European Studies offers a 1-credit course that provides both practical and experiential learning opportunities for students to explore career opportunities. The course covers professional development basics such as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and networking. In addition, the course explores career opportunities and resources available to help in their search for jobs and graduate schools.
The course is offered once a year. Check the CES course page to check the schedule.
Internship Resources
| Internship | Website | Description |
| Gator CareerLink | Link | Gator CareerLink is the portal to everything career at the University of Florida |
| GoinGlobal | Link | UF student have free access to GoinGlobal throughGator CareerLink. Find resources on internships abroad and country career guides |
| EU Delegation to the United States | Link | The EU Delegation offers traineeships for up to 6 months for students and young graduates |
| European Parliament Liaison Office in D.C. | Link | Internship for recent graduates to work on transatlantic relations with the European Parliament office in D.C. |
| Virtual Student Federal Service | Link | Students work on projects that advance the work of the federal government from wherever you are. |
| UN Volunteers | Link | Online volunteer and internship opportunities with the UN and registered civil society organizations |
Fellowship Resources
| Fellowship | Website | Description |
| UF External Fellowships Coordinator | Coordinator | UF has a dedicated coordinator for external fellowships & scholarships who can help you through the application process. |
| Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowship | Link | Fellowships are available for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue less commonly taught European languages for an academic year and/or a summer. |
| Critical Language Scholarship | Link | US Department of State summer intensive program to encourage the study of critical languages. |
| Boren Awards | Link | Study abroad and research funding for undergraduate and graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. |
| Fulbright | Link | Offers research, study and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. |
Graduate School Resources
| Resource | Website | Description |
| UF Graduate and Professional Schools Fair | Link | UF offers an annual fair with representatives from various programs across the country. |
| APSIA | Link | APSIA offers resources for students interested in graduate degrees in international affairs. |
| US News & World Report | Link | Graduate school rankings by program type, as well as articles about grad school. |
Job Resources
| Resource | Website | Description |
| Gator CareerLink | Link | Gator CareerLink is the portal to everything career at the University of Florida |
| USA Jobs | Link | USA Jobs in the Federal Government’s official one-stop source for federal jobs |
| U.S. Intelligence Careers | Link | The official source for careers in the U.S. intelligence community. |
| APSIA Career Page | Link | Job openings by APSIA member schools and industry employers |
| Idealist | Link | Job board with a focus on non-profit and non-governmental organizations. |