INTERNSHIPS AND WORK EXPERIENCE
We believe that internships form an essential part of your academic experience during graduate
school. Internships allow you to explore the broad set of career options for global affairs
graduates in the private, NGO, academic and public sectors and serve as a testing ground as you
tailor your academic coursework toward your larger career goals.
While not a requirement for the degree, a majority of fulltime students, as well as many
part-time students, choose to take advantage of the wealth of international organizations in New
York City during the school year. While school is not in session, you may also work with
organizations elsewhere in the U.S. and overseas.
Here are just some of the services we provide to support you in your selection of
appropriate internships:
Internship Advisement: A member of our fulltime faculty works closely with the
Global Affairs Graduate Society (GAGS) to compile a list of internship placements every year and is
available to advise you on internships in a specific field of interest.
Internship Resource Directory: The internship directory is a valuable resource and
is designed to help you initiate your internship search by providing useful information about
potential opportunities at over 90 organizations. The internship directory is updated annually by
the faculty internship advisor in conjunction with the Internships and Career Committee of the
Global Affairs Graduate Society (GAGS).
Career Events: Our robust career event series provides opportunities to gain
exposure to speakers from a wide range of international organizations. Our career series also
provides the perfect venue for networking with speakers and other professionals about internship
opportunities.
CGA Career Listserv: You will receive up-to-date internship postings through our
CGA Career Listserv. Listings include general announcements as well as special requests for
applications specifically from our graduate student body. You are automatically added to the
listserv once you enroll in our graduate program.
