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Anonymous wrote:actually, you can get PAID to get a master's
Specifically how can you get them to pay for your masters? I know there are some well-funded fellowships, but I was under the impression many are for URM, or require a stellar GPA, which I sadly do not possess.
Anonymous wrote:There's a foreign service reddit that has all the info you are looking for.
OP here - I've already taken a good look at that but thanks for the tip! I will keep reading there as well.
OP here - I am firmly focused in the Generalist role due to my interest in IR and politics. I'm really interested in any of the Generalist tracks, but I know you generally begin as a Consular Officer regardless. Does it make sense to start thinking about specialization beyond that now, or should I cross that bridge when I come to it? Any other general tips you'd care to share? Thanks for all the info, it is super helpful!
Hi, question for any FSO's.
1. I have a Poli Sci degree from a school that is very well respected in D.C. and IR . I know they changed the protocol to practice holistic admissions, but can anyone speak as to how much will this degree actually help me in getting into the FS/doing my job/getting promoted?
2. Will a masters degree help with this career? I'd really like to do one, for the sake of becoming better educated as a human. Do FSO's often come back and get their degree mid-career? Will FSO experience give me a leg up in admissions to related graduate programs?
3. How long does it usually take people to get into the foreign service? My plan is to graduate this year, and then spend a year or two in D.C. working for an NGO or some sort of D.C. entity as I work on getting into the FS, and starting tours at around age 25-26. Is this a typical career path?
I know a lot of this information can be found on Google but a lot is also outdated and I'd like to hear from a current FSO or anyone in the know. Thanks in advance!
1. I have a Poli Sci degree from a school that is very well respected in D.C. and IR . I know they changed the protocol to practice holistic admissions, but can anyone speak as to how much will this degree actually help me in getting into the FS/doing my job/getting promoted?
2. Will a masters degree help with this career? I'd really like to do one, for the sake of becoming better educated as a human. Do FSO's often come back and get their degree mid-career? Will FSO experience give me a leg up in admissions to related graduate programs?
3. How long does it usually take people to get into the foreign service? My plan is to graduate this year, and then spend a year or two in D.C. working for an NGO or some sort of D.C. entity as I work on getting into the FS, and starting tours at around age 25-26. Is this a typical career path?
I know a lot of this information can be found on Google but a lot is also outdated and I'd like to hear from a current FSO or anyone in the know. Thanks in advance!
Hi,
A buddy told me that spending a couple or more years in the government will help me get into Poli Sci grad programs. I think this sounds like a good path for me since I am really interested in studying more about Political Science, preferably at a top school, but my GPA is mediocre. I'm not trying to do this merely for the credential - I really want to continue with my academic studies for the sake of learning more about a particular sub-field I'm interested in. Are there any careers or areas of government I should focus on? I go to a higher ranked D.C. area school so I should have at least some access networking in the region for most opportunities.
A buddy told me that spending a couple or more years in the government will help me get into Poli Sci grad programs. I think this sounds like a good path for me since I am really interested in studying more about Political Science, preferably at a top school, but my GPA is mediocre. I'm not trying to do this merely for the credential - I really want to continue with my academic studies for the sake of learning more about a particular sub-field I'm interested in. Are there any careers or areas of government I should focus on? I go to a higher ranked D.C. area school so I should have at least some access networking in the region for most opportunities.