Is Studying International Relations Worth It?

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[rileymiller]

Me watching this video with a semester left in my IR major: 👁👄👁

[hinosamueljose]

you forgot one job: becoming a foreign service officer (career diplomat). That is one of the favorite job

[dangerjose]

Realistically, all degrees are pointless. You get success based on who you know/networking.
Sincerely, an IR graduate

[jose-ntct]

Me choosing IR thinking I'll become an ambassador right after graduation: 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[ninjinczn]

I've graduated last year. And I like being IR graduate by far actually. Because I have so many options to sign up. Because we have basic knowledge in everything that makes us quite adaptable and easy to improve quickly. We're good at communicating. In my case I ended up in a Bank. But I haven't used math at all since I started to study IR right? But still I'm paid as same as my colleagues that has financial or economic degree 🤷‍♀️ And I was promoted only after few months. So what I'm trying to say is please don't think studying IR is worthless. Nothing is wrong with IR. It's only up to you. If you can make it worth it's worthy enough

[antonios]

I'm literally that person, that studied International Relations, because of my genuine interest in the subjects, without really taking into consideration, I'm I guess, meant to make a career with this degree.
I did my Masters in Australia, which was amazing to do, compared to my degree in the UK.
At the moment, i'm working with NGO's, teaching linguistics (online), I don't get paid a fortune, but I live between Berlin/Athens and this covers my rent, allows to live comfortably and save money.
Eventually diplomacy seems to be the best option.

[lauramariacalderon]

Internationalist with a Master’s degree in Human Rights and Democratisation. Colombian, working in refugee camps in Greece as a project manager, developing artistic projects, after being at the UN headquarters in NYC as an advisor for the Colombian Mission. Exchange program with the faculty of law in Paris, France, and an internship in London, working as a cultural program manager in a NGO working for Latin American disabled people. I love my career, it gives the life I really want. Meet people from all over the world, support social movements, understand international systems, play my music and learn from all cultures. Vamos internationalists!! ❤️

[susetterodriguez]

I am and International Relations major with a Public Law Minor. I can definitely state that International Relations is an extremely broad study field, since we learn essential skills like negotiation, problem solving, argumentation, writing, history, economics, politics, public speech, etc. Nevertheless, it is IMPERATIVE that as Shane mentions, you specialize in a certain area. I've known individuals that are great internationalists and top of their class, but are stuck in unemployment, since they focused only in the classroom and not on the field. You have you obtain a minor in which you begin guiding your specialty area. Additionally, continuously seeking for enriching internships outside of academics. As a student, I've coordinated international and national forums in my university with the presence of relevant politicians, and it has opened so many doors. Definitely involve yourself in extracurricular activities which will provide networking. This career is ALL ABOUT networking and SO worth it.

[yaronnn]

Good video! As an IR student, if you take an interest in history, geography, economy, and politics you will most likely enjoy this degree. I also think that an X-factor that people tend to overlook is language skills, learning a language really opens up whole new doors. Also trying to develop soft skills that will be useful anywhere such as writing, public speaking, etc.

[Nina-yfly]

I think this video uses "International Relations" and "International Studies" interchangeably which makes the data confusing. Public relations really isn't related as much to the discipline of IR.

[LC-qsti]

I studied International Relations between 2013-2016 at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex. My initial intention was to work at the UN or some sort of NGO. As I neared the end of my degree I became increasingly disenfranchised with the inefficient global NGOs and UN, combined with a field trip to the UN in Vienna and speaking to an unpaid intern who had 2x masters degrees and spoke 6 languages (unpaid intern! I'd want to be on $£100, 000+ with that level of language ability and education!). Suffice to say, my diplomatic career ended when I graduated, and I have worked corporate jobs and I am now retraining to become a financial adviser - very different from my degree.

I was sold a degree that would look into the cutting edge of global politics, whereas in practice it was very theoretical and contained a lot of history of theories (not the study of history itself) which was disappointing, combined with lecturers having strong opinions and marking essays and assignments down if you do not arrive at the same conclusion. Although that might have been specific to my university. I have a friend on my course who now works for HM Government, and other friends within the policy/ NGO space. Another friend now runs a restaurant.

This is a good idea in theory but in practice may not provide you with the degree you think you are signing up for.

[marta]

Languages, IT, regional specialisation...Yes you need to draft a plan. Opportunities in different fields 😊 marketing, diplomacy, intelligence etc.

[audrey]

As long as you are well connected, you can study what ever you want.

[Dan-sclq]

I am 73. IR was not offered where I earned my undergraduate degree back in 1970. I find my interest in IR has developed over the yrs. I am grateful that entire introductory undergrad lectures are uploaded on YouTube.

[samanthalouisecastro]

This series of degree videos has to be one of the best I've seen on youtube. Keep doin it!

[marylynarchibong]

I'm studying History and International Relations and I'm proud of my course anytime, anyday and anywhere. 2 more semesters left to go thank God for that. A Historian and Diplomats in the making. 😊💖

[arjanvantongerlo]

One important potential career path that for IR is security studies (or other security related matters). Security, whether on the international scale or not, will always be relevant. You can go for a public position (think state department, foreign affairs or even defense) or private (multinational companies pay rather nicely for risk assessments and such). Some aspects of it might not directly be considered IR, but it's a solid option!

[stark_terror]

So. Passing on my experiences here. I have two bachelor degrees already. Psychology and sociology. Those were mistakes lmao
So in august I’m starting my political science degree with a concentration in international relations. Before paying the university’s deposit to secure my spot, I met with an advisor to make sure I’d have enough experience opportunities. I learned what to do and what not to do the hard way with my first two degrees.
Because it’s international relations, I have an ultimate goal of working at the US Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. In my free time now, I study Korean. Daily. And because I know that’s a very specific goal, I have backup plans. I’d also like to work in intelligence so I’m going to take some relevant intelligence courses. I’d also like to work in national security, so I’ll take a couple courses relevant to that job as well. I’m already planning on studying abroad in Seoul in the 2022-2023 school year and I’ve already looked to make sure my degree offers that program and that financial aid will cover it. I’ve also looked at internship opportunities that my university offers. Fortunately I’m going to go to school in my state’s capital so there are a bunch of political opportunities that I wouldn’t be able to get elsewhere.
I learned the very hard way the first time that 1) planning ahead is crucial, 2) having a BACKUP PLAN is even more crucial, 3) and establishing professional connections through relationships with professors AND people at internships is what will essentially get you into the field professionally.
HAVE. A. BACKUP. or two! Or three!

[trekt]

imagine living in a country that leaves you in 40k of debt after studying