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Melissa Racca
Professor Jizi
UWRT 1104-015
21 October 16
International Relations Inquiry
(Proposal after peer review)
It took me a long time to decide to pursue a career in international
relations, but that does not mean I have my future completely mapped out.
Being such a broad field, there are still several questions I need answered
before I can proceed. That is why for this inquiry project the question I have
chosen to research is: what career path(s) within the field of international
relations will not only allow for the lifestyle I want, but also help me live a
more meaningful life, and how do I go about achieving this future.
Billions of interactions, both simple and complex, take place every day
around the world. While much of it might be normal day to day activity, a
great deal of these exchanges are driven by various global affairs, political
institutions, and even cultural conflicts. I have always been fascinated by
these inner workings of the world, and how individuals, organizations, and
entire nations interact is exactly what those in the field of international
relations seek to understand and work to regulate. While it can be an
extremely rewarding line of work, it is often an equally difficult one to
navigate. In addition, there are a countless number of career paths within the
discipline

of

international

relations.

International

non-profits,

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intergovernmental organizations, governments themselves, media outlets
and global corporations are just a few of the sectors a degree in this subject
can prepare you to work in. The aim of this inquiry is to explore the various
paths I can take, different organizations I may like to work for, and how to
get there. I hope that upon completion of this project I will have a more clearcut vision of my future and a better understanding of how to achieve it.