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The SFS Globe was created specifically for BSFS students to access information regarding academic deadlines, internship and job opportunties, events on campus, and additional resources available to them at Georgetown, in D.C., and beyond.

Important Fall 2018 Add/Drop and Waitlist Information

MyAccess reopens Tuesday, August 21st – Friday, September 7th to continue to make any schedule changes. Please email or schedule an appointment with your dean if you have any questions or concerns. The waitlist will resume next week. WAITLIST DAYS – August 21…

Carnegie Council’s International Student Essay Contest: Is it Important to Live in a Democracy?

Carnegie Council announces its tenth annual International Essay Contest, open to students of all nationalities anywhere in the world. ESSAY TOPIC: Is it important to live in a democracy? The essay should include a definition/explanation of the concept of democracy…

Seeking Undergraduate TA for INAF 180: Examining Crises Through the Lens of Science

This is an opportunity for an undergraduate teaching assistant to help shape a new science course offering in SFS to fulfill a new university science requirement. There are two sections of this course, one on MW 11-12:15pm, and the other…

Palmetto Clean Tech, Inc. Seeking Clean Energy Analyst

Job Description Palmetto Clean Tech, Inc., a venture-capital backed clean technology software and fulfillment company, is seeking a Clean Energy Analyst to take responsibility for forecasting and updating potential changes in market and utility territories – and modeling respective financial implications…

Interested in Conducting Research on China’s Policies and Industrial Base? Click Here!

Call for applicants interested in conducting research on China’s policy and industrial base. The potential positions are paid full-time or part-time internships to begin in late Summer or early Fall. Relevant skillsets include: Mandarin Chinese language (primarily reading) as well…

GUAA Alumni Career Services Webinar

The full webinar schedule, titles, presenters, and individual registration links are below. All webinars will be held from 12:30-1:30pm ET. Tuesday, August 14: How to Build Clients, Contacts, and Community through Live Events, Lauren Caselli (F’07): Tuesday, August 21: Influence and Power in Your World, Sarah…

The Embassy of Bahrain Seeking Intern

The Embassy of Bahrain in DC mainly looking for an undergraduate student. We are mainly looking for someone who is interested in the below Roles and responsibilities: General Office work. Establishing and Activating relationships between Bahrain and the USA and…

The Advocacy Division of Human Rights Watch Seeking Intern

Application Deadline: Opened Until Filled The Advocacy Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student intern for the fall 2018 semester in our Washington, D.C. office. Ideally, the intern will be available for 3 months…

Apply to the Rangel and Pickering Fellowships

Dream about a career in the Foreign Service? Want to promote positive change in the world? If so, consider applying to the Rangel and Pickering Fellowships! Georgetown is the TOP PRODUCER of Rangel and Pickering Fellows nationwide!These fellowships provide considerable support for graduate…

Call for Applications: Global Refugees and Migration Project Student Fellows

With support from Georgetown University’s Board of Regents, the Berkley Center and the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) will launch a new initiative to better understand and promote policies of inclusion and integration of refugees and migrants…

Talent Beyond Boundaries – Fall 2018 Internship

Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), a Washington DC-based non-profit, is the first and only organization working with refugees and the private sector to establish a path to employment for refugees on a global scale. TBB is overcoming the barriers refugees face…

Performance Management Intern: United States Department of Commerce

Statement of Work – Summer Volunteer Intern, Fall 2018 Host Office: United States Department of Commerce (Unpaid Internship) Title: Performance Management Intern Supervisor: Chris Heflin, Director of Performance Excellence Email: cheflin@doc.gov | Desk Direct: 202.482.1705 | Cell: 202.374.9486 Location: 1401 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC…

Become a Foreign Affairs Campus Coordinator!

The U.S. Department of State’s Office of Public Engagement is currently accepting applications from prior State Department interns for the Foreign Affairs Campus Coordinator Program for the 2018-2019 academic year! This is a volunteer position. The Foreign Affairs Campus Coordinator Program is managed by…

Friends of the American University of Afghanistan Internship

About Friends of the American University of Afghanistan Friends of the American University of Afghanistan (FAUAF) is dedicated to supporting higher education in Afghanistan through entities such as the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF), Afghanistan’s only independent, private, not for…

Internship with the Export-Import Bank of the United States

AGENCY DESCRIPTION The Export-Import Bank of the United States (“EXIM”) is the official export credit agency of the United States. EXIM’s mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets. EXIM enables U.S….

Internship Program

About Friends of the Global Fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria At Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Friends), we are passionate about ending the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Since 2004, Friends has served…

Internship Opportunity with Congresswoman Diana DeGette

Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), a Senior Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, seeks undergraduate or graduate students for full-time or part-time unpaid internships in her Washington, D.C. office. Duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, sorting mail,…

Women’s Foreign Policy Group

Looking for an Internship this Fall? Join the WFPG Team! It is crucial to ensure that women’s voices are heard and women leaders are fully engaged on key policy decisions. At WFPG, we advance women’s leadership and highlight their contributions…

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program

Apply now for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. The Pickering is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State, administered by Howard University, that attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the…

Global Peace Foundation 10th Annual International Young Leaders Assembly

Students have the opportunity to join IYLA Global Summits at the World Bank in Washington, DC and the United Nations Headquarters in New York City with young leaders from all over the world. On August 10, delegates will meet at…

Interested in a career in Intelligence? Check out this paper by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA)

To shed some light on intelligence career paths, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) has produced a short paper entitled, “Civilian Careers in the Intelligence Community”. The paper addresses: · The myriad roles that exist…

Foundation for Defense of Democracies Internship Opportunities

Internship Opportunities The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated exclusively to promoting pluralism, defending democratic values, and fighting the ideologies that threaten democracy. The organization was founded shortly after 9/11 by a group of…

Join the PYXERA Global Team as an Intern!

POSITION DESCRIPTION PYXERA Global seeks highly motivated undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate interns to work 30-40 hours per week at our headquarters office in Washington, DC. This position offers interns the chance to experience and work across multiple job functions…

Program Coordinator, Global Pro Bono

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Program Coordinator provides administrative and programmatic support for program management activities in the Global Pro Bono (skills-based volunteering) department. This position requires a strong focus on travel arrangements, logistics, training, financial reporting, program reporting, country and topic-specific…

APSIA Online Graduate School Fair

Date: July 25, 2018 10:00AM – 12:00 PM (ET) Registration Link to Share: http://bit.ly/APSIAOnline18 Sample Posts: Register today at bit.ly/APSIAOnline18 to learn more about what you can do with an APSIA graduate degree! Interested in diplomacy, #humanrights, #globaldev, or sustainability? Attend @APSIAinfo’s free…

New and Noteworthy Courses for the Fall

Global Child Migration – 32483 – INAF 376 – 01 This course is a comprehensive look at the mobility of children around the world, the causes and effects from sociological, economic, social psychological and legal perspectives. The class will show…

AAI Accepting Interns

The Arab American Institute is currently accepting applications for our Fall 2018 Internship Program. AAI offers internships in Washington, D.C. for college students, recent graduates, and graduate students interested in public affairs, advocacy, and ethnic politics. Internships are either internal or…

International Young Leaders Assembly

THE PREMIER PARTNERSHIP-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR YOUNG LEADERS IYLA is an ambitious 10-day program where university student leaders and young professionals ages 18 to 35 from around the world share experiences related to peace and development beginning in Washington…

A Guide to Investment Banking by SFS Board Member Scott Schlossel

Would you like a guide to investment banking? Check out SFS board member Scott Schlossel’s comprehensive PDF regarding career paths, interviewing, etc for any students interested in working on Wall Street. Mr. Schlossel is more than happy to talk with students interested in…

Fall 2018 Research Assistant Internship Openings

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is looking for qualified students (advanced undergraduate or graduate) interested in being part-time research assistant interns in the Fall 2018 semester. An intern typically works 12-15 hours a week per scholar. (The number…

Columbia University’s Journal of Politics and Society Currently Accepting Student Papers for Publication

Columbia University’s Journal of Politics and Society is currently accepting student papers for publication in our Spring 2019 Journal. The Journal has consistently published multiple papers by SFS students in the past few years, and would like to continue to…

Summer Resources from the Career Center

Have questions about internships or future career opportunities? Schedule an in-person meeting or phone/Skype conversation with Sara Cone! Sara Cone is the Assistant Director for Undergraduate Professional Development in the School of Foreign Service. In this new role, she collaborates…

Get to Know the SFS Leadership

Would you like to chat with either Dean Joel Hellman or Dan Byman about career opportunities? Politics happening in Washington? What their college experience was like? Then click here to sign up for an appointment!

Would you like to post in the Globe?

Is your organization hosting a speaker on campus? Do you know about a cool event happening in DC? Then consider posting your event in the Globe! Send all requests to sar283@georgetown.edu before Fridays at 12pm (though earlier is preferable). Every…

Sophomore Year: What Lies Ahead

Sophomore year is a time of decision making, in selecting your major and applying for study abroad. You also need to be conscious about your major while selecting courses, since for some majors there are specific courses that should be…

Stay up to Date on Global News with the Caravel Compass

The Compass is a weekly newsletter for students interested in international affairs. The Caravel Compass synthesizes news from around the globe, providing a digest of major news from our regional experts. The newsletter provides you a quick snapshot of what…

BSFS Dean’s Undergraduate Fund

Interested in receiving funding for an academic project? Consider applying to the BSFS Dean’s Undergraduate Fund. Applications are due every Sunday at 11:59 PM and will be reviewed that Monday. Please note that our application has changed. Applications submitted using the old…

Georgetown University Bias Reporting Policy & Instructions

Georgetown University has a rich tradition of embracing people from a wide spectrum of faiths, ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds. The University considers acts of hate and bias unacceptable and antithetical to its commitment to an inclusive and respectful community. Through…

A Culture & Politics Guide to Writing – a CULP-student-made guide!

CULP is pleased to share with you “A Culture & Politics Guide to Writing” (pdf found here) – a helpful, entirely CULP-student-made guide to the sometimes fulfilling but often frustrating process of writing papers: from the not-so-simple issue of “where to start”…

Sexual Misconduct: Resources for Undergraduate Students

The SFS Dean’s Office is committed to supporting survivors of sexual misconduct, including relationship violence, sexual harassment and sexual assault. However, university policy also requires deans to report any disclosures about sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator, whose role is…

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Every Friday, an updated version of the Globe is sent out to students with all of the newest information and events from that week. However, older posts and opportunities are available on the Globe’s website for students to reference back to. If your organization is hosting a speaker on campus or you know about a cool event happening in D.C., consider posting your event in the Globe! Send all requests to Shelby Roller before Fridays at 12pm (earlier is preferable).

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