Welcome to the International Studies Program! Our program offers an undergraduate major and a community for students, alumni, faculty, and staff interested in foreign countries, cultures, and issues.
By completing a major in International Studies, students develop expertise in a region of the world, including one of its languages, and in a transnational topic. They also become familiar with a variety of international issues and frameworks. They use this expertise and knowledge to understand and analyze the dynamics and complexity of the human world.
The International Studies major is useful for careers in the arts, business, engineering, government, health, law, media, and the nonprofit sector, among other fields. Recent alumni work at Accenture, Catholic Relief Services, Goldman Sachs, the Immigrant Defense Project, Massachusetts General Hospital, The Nature Conservancy, Northrop Grumman Corporation, RAND Corporation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of State. Our alumni also have completed graduate degrees at various institutions, including Harvard Law School and the London School of Economics and Political Science. Recent alumni have served in the U.S. Peace Corps and have won the Princeton in Africa Fellowship and Fulbright award.
The program connects majors and faculty with international interests through our newsletter of events and opportunities, our lists of courses with international content, our study abroad map, and our directory of CWRU faculty teaching and conducting research on international topics. Our majors and alumni interact through our mentoring program, career workshop, and LinkedIn group.
NEWS
May 13, 2021 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors!
- Congratulations to Numerous INTL Majors for their Impressive Achievements!
- Welcome New Majors
- Join Our LinkedIn Group
May 6, 2021 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- Courses with International Content
- Summer Research and Internship Funding
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Festivities
April 29, 2021 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- Optional Spring Advising Meetings
- Courses with International Content
- Call for Honor Society Officers
- Eat African Cuisine in Cleveland
April 22, 2021 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- Optional Spring Advising Meetings
- Courses with International Content
- Call for Honor Society Officers
April 15, 2021 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- Optional Spring Advising Meetings
- Sigma Iota Rho Executive Board Applications
- Courses with International Content
April 8, 2021 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- Optional Spring Advising Meetings
- Think Tank Internships
- Skills for Engaging in International Trade
April 1, 2021 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- International Security Positions
- Internships and Fellowships
- Cleveland International Film Festival
March 25, 2021 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- International Security Internships and Positions
- Scholarships and Internship Funding
- European Movies and Events
March 18, 2021 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- Congratulations Sigma Iota Rho Inductees!
- Latin America Events and Internships
- Summer Funding Opportunities
March 11, 2021 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- Internships and Fellowships
- Scholarships for Study in Taiwan
- Tips to Prepare for a Security Clearance
Commencement 2021
In This Issue:
- International Studies Alumni Spotlight
- Major and Alumna Win Critical Language Scholarships
- Majors Part of COVID-19 Research Initiative
- Societal Challenges Workshops Hosted
New Year’s 2021
In This Issue:
- Save the Date: Virtual Job-Hunting Workshop
- International Studies Major Wins Critical Language Scholarship
- 2020 Workshop: Who Was There?
- Fun Fact: Where are Majors From?
Back-to-School 2020
In This Issue:
- Save the Date: Virtual International Studies Alumni Event
- Pandemic Summer: What Did Majors Do?
- International Studies Alumni Spotlight
- Share Opportunities and Events on LinkedIn
Commencement 2020
In This Issue:
- Favorite Foreign Books, Films, and TV Series
- International Studies Major Competes for Haiti
- International Studies 2020 Graduate Spotlight
- CWRU Students Return From Study Abroad
New Year’s 2020
In This Issue:
- Call for Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
- International Studies Alumnus Wins CWRU Award
- International Studies Majors Host Model UN Conference
- 2019 Workshop: Who Was There?
Back to School 2019
In This Issue:
- Save the Date: 2019 International Studies Alumni Event
- Fun Fact: Second Majors:
- International Studies Major Fatima Rahman Co-Founds Group
- International Studies Alumni Spotlight
Commencement 2019
In This Issue:
- International Studies Major Wins Fulbright Award
- International Studies Alumni Spotlight
- International Studies 2019 Graduate Spotlight
- Developing Your Professional Brand Workshop
Alumni Newsletter: New Year’s 2019
In This Issue:
- Call for Internships & Volunteer Opportunities
- DC Alumni Event with Kelly McMann
- Fun Fact: Study Abroad by Majors
- 2018 Career Workshop: Who Was There?
Alumni Newsletter: Back-To-School 2018
Commencement 2018 Newsletter
Highlights
Popular Transnational Topics
international security and diplomacy, global environment, international development, global health, international business, intercultural communications, global arts, and international law.
Student Research
Learn about International Studies majors’ experiences with the CoronaNet Research Project here.