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Major in International Studies

Bridget Nicholas is a Senior majoring in Chinese and International Studies (concentration in comparative politics in East Asia) with a minor in French. "I think the international studies major has allowed me to explore a lot what my interests are." 

As undergraduate majors in International Studies students develop transferable skills sought by a wide ranege of employers. These skills include: interdisciplinary knowledge of global regions and cultures, foreign language ability, analytic skills, as well as research, writing, and problem solving. International Studies majors find employment in businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, consulting firms, and the educational sector. International Studies majors have found employment in the US and in a variety of locations all around the world.