Austin Saycocie
Graduate of Johns Hopkins School of International Studies, US Foreign Service, now posted to Laos
Why an internship?
If you are interested in sponsoring an internship, please email us at [email protected] with the following:
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PLS & IR Internship Syllabus
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Experience Matters
See examples of GVSU International Relations internships from each student's perspective at the Experience Matters site.
Political Science: Dr. Laura Schneider
Phone: (616) 331-8158; Email: [email protected]
International Relations: Dr. Polly Diven
Phone: (616) 331-3282; Email: [email protected]
The International Relations faculty work closely with Career Services and students on internships and career advising. Students are highly encouraged to pursue an internship. Capstone professors help senior students to prepare for careers and graduate school. For more information, consult our career guide and visit with your faculty advisor.
International relations is a suitable major for many graduate programs:
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Pre-law
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Graduate of Johns Hopkins School of International Studies, US Foreign Service, now posted to Laos
2012 IR Graduate is Research Projects Manager at Feeding America, Gulf Coast
JET Program, English language teacher, Oita, Japan
Social Security Administration, Chicago
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Alumni of the Year
Professor Polly Diven received the 2025 Hillman-Orr Award from the World Affairs Council of West Michigan.
Jun 23, 2025
The Political Science Department is pleased to recognize Avabella Madison as our Batchelder Scholar for the 2025-2026 academic year.
May 13, 2025
Noah Boggs, who has a double major in Political Science and International Relations, was awarded this years Paul B. Henry Congressional Internship and will be working in Representative John Moolenaars office in Washington, DC this summer.
May 6, 2025
Political Science major, Nancy Boyd, won the Thomas M. Seykora Award for Outstanding Contribution for 2024-25. The Seykora Award recognizes seniors who, through their involvement, have made significant contributions to the GVSU campus community.
May 6, 2025
The Department of Political Science announces the retirement of Professor John Constantelos, who taught European and EU politics, international political economy and a variety of world politics and research methods courses for thirty years at GVSU.
Apr 22, 2025