jeanius88

Thank you! I never thought about counseling i'll definitely look into it.

Hi everyone! I apologize in advance if this post is exceptionally long. I would really appreciate some insight on making the next step in my educational and professional journey. I am looking to enter into international education where i can help students from developing countries improve their lives through improving access to higher education and educational resources. The other option would be to become and advocate for minority and first generation students to study abroad from the US. Over the last 18 months I have tried and failed to obtain an entry level position/internship to gain experience and access in the field. My hope was to obtain experience that would enhance my graduate education. It seems like a catch-22 for entering this field. Most positions are asking for experience, even for entry level positions. What is one to do! Having no success obtaining employment i am looking at applying to graduate school. Unfortunately, many of the programs I have researched seem to be geared toward those already working in the field. Here are some of the programs I have researched; 1. Northeastern- MS International relations and Global Studies 2. U of Illinois- M.ED Global Education 3. IOE- MA Development Education and Global leaning 4. GWU- MS International Education 6. U of Sussex- MA International Educational and development I have also considered schools the like Harvard GSE, NYU, and Stanford, but believe cost, my credentials, and the selectivity for admissions would make these schools impossible to attend. About me: BA Africana Studies-University of South Florida BA Music Studies (same as above) 8 years experience working in summer educational programs in Miami with immigrant and low income families 3 years corporate sales gpa 3.3 studying spanish in Spain summer 2015 semi fluent in Haitian creole and French Question: With all the information provided would one recommend I continue my search for and internship/employment, or seek to attend graduate school? If the latter, which programs would be recommended even if not listed above? Thanks again for any help and insight