Austin Saycocie
Austin Saycocie on JET Program in Japan
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
PLS & IR Internship FAQ
Experience Matters
See examples of GVSU International Relations internships from each student's perspective at the Experience Matters site.
Political Science: Dr. Donald Zinman
Phone: (616) 331-8714; 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
See the graduate school section of our career guide.
Austin Saycocie on JET Program in Japan
2018 Graduate Lands Job with DOD
Refugee Resettlement Worker with Bethany Christian Services, now working for the American Red Cross
Studying at Wayne State Law School
2013 IR Grad Works for UNICEF USA
Tristan Reuben wins scholarship to attend the National Conference of the World Affairs Conference in Washington, DC.
Oct 13, 2022
11 GVSU students spent one week in Washington studying US national security issues.
Sep 12, 2022
Professor C. Tyler Godines Camarillo joins the Political Science Department as a new assistant professor this semester. Professor Camarillo attended the University of Texas at San Antonio for his undergraduate degree in Political Science.
Aug 26, 2022
The Political Science Department is pleased to announce that Samantha Craig is our GV in DC Scholarship winner for 2022.
Jun 21, 2022
Stepan Loffelmann is busy with his summer internship at the Consulate of the Czech Republic in Chicago.
May 24, 2022
February 10, 2023 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Vietnamese Cultural Association in collaboration with other GVSU Asian Organizations are back again this year with our 2nd Annual Asian Night Market! Our event will be on Friday, February...
February 16, 2023 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Middle East Studies program is pleased to host Dr. Courtney Jean Freer for a public talk as part of the Michigan Model Arab League. On Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 11:30 - 1:00,...
February 18, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ASU's annual Asian New Year Festival (ANYF) is an event to celebrate Lunar New Year with traditional food, live performances, and a cultural fashion show! All students, faculty, and friends are...
February 27, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Suzanne DiMaggio, Director of the Iran Project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, will address current events in Iran. She will also discuss the potential next steps for US foreign...
April 5, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency...