Internships, Jobs & Careers

Internships

Why an internship? 

  • Learn through practical experience
  • Invaluable as a means of professional networking and career advancement
  • Make connections between regular classroom work and possible profession
  • Earn college credit
  • Intern in DC via our affiliation with The Washington Center

For Employers

If you are interested in sponsoring an internship, please email us at [email protected] with the following:

  • Position Description
  • Estimated hours
  • Length of Position
  • How to apply
  • Contact information

Placements

  • national, state, and local executive and legislative offices
  • government agencies
  • political campaigns
  • party and interest group organizations,
  • think tanks
  • judicial agencies
  • law firms
  • international business
  • international non-government organizations (NGOs).

Internship Syllabus

For more information
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.

Contacts

Political Science: Dr. Donald Zinman
Phone: (616) 331-8714; Email: [email protected]

International Relations: Dr. Polly Diven
Phone: (616) 331-3282; Email: [email protected]

Jobs, Careers, Grad School & Law School

Jobs & Careers

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. 

  • Foreign Service and other government agencies including
  • International Organization Program Officer
  • Legal profession as Lawyer or Judge
  • Lobbyist or Political Analyst
  • Public Policy Researcher
  • International Sales and Marketing
  • Non-Profit or Public Administrator
  • Journalist
  • International Education Specialist

Graduate & Law School

International relations is a suitable major for many graduate programs:

  • Business
  • Communication
  • Criminal justice
  • Education
  • International affairs
  • International relations
  • Law (Pre-law information)
  • Political science
  • Public administration
  • Public Policy

For more information:
Pre-law 
See the graduate school section of our career guide.

Spotlights

Kaylin Klein Spotlight

Kaylin Klein

Kaylin Klein now working for Fidelity Investments

Emily Brown Spotlight

Emily Brown

Foreign Affairs Officer, State Department of Global Women's Issues

Jasmine Caldwell Spotlight

Jasmine Caldwell

Social Security Administration

Megan Wright Spotlight

Megan Wright

Megan Wright

Shelly Greendyk Spotlight

Shelly Greendyk

2018 Graduate Lands Job with DOD

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News

Fleming Wins Zeeb Study Abroad Scholarship

Fleming Wins Zeeb Study Abroad Scholarship

The 2023 Zeeb International Relations Study Abroad Scholarship winner is sophomore Cloey Fleming.

Apr 26, 2023

Iacovone Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Iacovone Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Ryan Iacovone is the winner of the Outstanding Paper Award for Political Science and International Relations.

Apr 25, 2023

Koczak and Rusch Win Excellence-in-a-Discipline Awards

Koczak and Rusch Win Excellence-in-a-Discipline Awards

Katie Koczak (International Relations) and Aaron Rusch (Political Science) are the 2023 award winners.

Apr 11, 2023

GVSU Students Attend Midwest Model European Union At Indiana University

GVSU Students Attend Midwest Model European Union At Indiana University

Professor John Constantelos and students from his European Union Course attend Midwest Model European Union at Indiana University.

Apr 7, 2023

Gjolaj Wins Gayle Davis Award

Gjolaj Wins Gayle Davis Award

Jessica Gjolaj is the 2023 winner of GVSU's Gayle R. Davis Award.

Apr 6, 2023

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Events

Peace Corps Information Session with current Peace Corps Volunteer and GV Alum Adam Blugerman '20 (Kyrgyzstan)

June 14, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Interested in international service? Curious about the Peace Corps? Eager to learn more about the application process? Join this Information Session to hear from and ask questions of GV alum Adam Blugerman...

Fulbright Scholar Program: Information Session (for faculty) hosted by the Institute of International Education (IIE)

June 15, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Planning on an international research collaboration? Interested in learning more about opportunities to teach and conduct research abroad as a Fulbright Scholar? Preparing for an upcoming sabbatical? Please...

Virtual Info Session: Fulbright US Student Program (ETA and S/R)

June 21, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for independent research...

U.S. Student Fulbright INTERNAL Deadline

August 16, 2023 All Day

The US Student Fulbright program is the flagship international exchange program of the US State Department. There are two basic types of Fulbright awards: English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award and...

U.S. Student Fulbright EXTERNAL Deadline

October 11, 2023 All Day

The US Student Fulbright program is the flagship international exchange program of the US State Department. There are two basic types of Fulbright awards: English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award and...

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