Elena Szost
Economic Development Consultant
Why an internship?
If you are interested in sponsoring an internship, please email us at plsdept@gvsu.edu with the following:
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PLS & IR Internship Syllabus
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: zinmand@gvsu.edu
International Relations: Dr. Polly Diven
Phone: (616) 331-3282; Email: divenp@gvsu.edu
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.
Economic Development Consultant
Member of U.S. Air Force, Graduate of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California
2013 Graduate Working as Customs Compliance Officer
Winner of Nationally Competitive Critical Language Scholarship
Studying at Wayne State Law School
Tutors can help with content questions, study strategies, and exam review.
Feb 9, 2021
International and Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities
Feb 1, 2021
Applications are being accepted for four named scholarships.
Jan 25, 2021
Mangala Wins Distinguished Contribution in a Discipline Award
Dec 21, 2020
March 8, 2021 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
At this meeting, we will go through some popular French music artists and talk about our favorite French music. Here, we will also introduce the rules and information for our Manie Musicale (a...
March 22, 2021 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come join us to talk about and view some (virtual) French art!! We will also attempt to take a virtual tour of the Louvre museum. If there is time, we will discuss the films that have shown so...