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Winter Break
Have an enjoyable and relaxing winter break!  Once you have re-energized, consider doing the following before the start of classes.

• Apply for advertised summer or post-graduation positions.
• Make a list of other organizations to which you will apply.  See your fall advising meeting notes, these resources, and newsletter archives.
• Draft template cover letters and resumes.
• Update your LinkedIn profile.  See these tips for INTL majors.
• Make a list of funding opportunities to which you will apply.
• Develop your checklist for applying for funding.
• Discuss with your mentor (if you are a junior or senior) your summer and/or post-graduation plans.

Sigma Iota Rho Call for Papers
SIR’s Journal of International Relations is accepting article submissions for its spring 2022. journal.  Seniors, consider submitting your capstone paper. The spring 2022 deadline is coming soon.

Council on Foreign Relations Internships
CFR is offering remote, spring internships across several topical and area focuses. Applications are accepted until positions are filled.

OECD Young Associates Programme
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development seeks recent graduates who wish to gain experience in multilateral policymaking, research, and analysis. Applications for this two-year program are due December 19, 2021.

Scoville Peace Fellowship
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship places recent college graduates at Washington D.C. peace and security organizations. A salary is provided. Applications for fall 2022 are due January 7, 2022.

Cato Institute Summer Internship
The Cato Institute provide students with paid, policy research internships, some with a foreign focus. Applications for summer 2022 close February 22, 2022.

Global Conversations Podcast
Listen to the Cleveland Council on World Affair’s international relations podcast over winter break.

Europe
Hive
Online screening begins December 17, Cinematheque
A Kosovan single mother, whose husband remains missing after a war, unites with other local war widows. Online screening fee is $12.

Uppercase Print
Online screening begins December 17, Cinematheque
The true story of a Romanian high school student whose anti-Ceausescu graffiti provoked the communist regime. Online screening fee is $12.

The International Studies Program does not endorse or sponsor the fellowships, internships, jobs, and other opportunities listed in the newsletter. Students are encouraged to evaluate them. During the COVID-19 pandemic, follow all government and public health restrictions and advice when taking advantage of these opportunities. CDC information and resources appear here.