Explore GLS Careers
In addition to strong communication, research, and writing abilities, Global Studies alumni enter the workforce with language skills, hands-on international experience, and intercultural competencies that are highly valued in the global workplace.
What do our graduates do?
CAREERS and FELLOWSHIPS
- Program Associate at International Visitor Leadership Program (US Department of State)
- Medical Interpreter at High Country Community Health (NC)
- Director of Volunteering and Community Partnerships at ENGin (Global)
- Account Manager at XPO Logistics (NC)
- Politics and Labor Research Consultant at Foodtank (IL)
- Internships at Disney (FL) and Facebook/Meta (CA)
- Owner/Entrepreneur at The Happy Persimmon (NC)
- Farm Apprentice and Market Manager at Edible Earth Farm LLC (PA)
- English Language Instructor and Research Assistant at the Center for Migration (Austria)
- Peace Corps (Ukraine, Ecuador, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Senegal)
- AmeriCorps (FEMA, Teaching English, Science Education/Conservation, Nonprofit Faith Action, Utah Refugee Services, New Arrivals Institute)
- Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program (Japan)
- Fulbright Fellowships (Austria, Argentina)
GRADUATE DEGREES
- MA in Global Security (George Mason University)
- MA in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (George Mason University)
- MA in Public Health (University of South Carolina)
- MA in Global Ethics (London)
- MA in Public Policy (Central European Univ. Budapest)
- MA in Romance Languages or Political Science (Appalachian State University)
- MA in Natural Resources (NC State University)
- MA in International Studies (NC State University)
- MA in Public Health /Emergency Management and Humanitarian Relief
- MA in Public Policy (UT Austin)
- MA in Human Decision Science (Maastricht/Netherlands)
- MA in Political Science (Freie Univ Berlin)
- PhD program in East Asian Studies (Florida International University)