Comments on: The Life of a Diplomat

By: Godfrey

Godfrey — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:08:35 +0000

To Sarah,
most of my colleaques normally worry about that. Instead of looking at that as a problem, take it positively and think of the benefits the child will have. Getting free education in best schools, meeting with high profile people in the world and learning different culture. You do not necessary need to be abroad always, you can go to mission two times and come and stay in Head Office (ofcourse you will still travel, but not always).

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:13:50 +0000

This has been my dream job for quite some time now. I am a high school student and my favourite subjects are: English; Spanish; French; geography and history. Even though it seems a long way away for me to even be considering what I would like to be in the future, I am taking this very seriously. The only concern I have, (which has already been mentioned above), is that I would like to have children I should imagine, it would be rather difficult for them travelling so often. This also makes it hard for them to settle down in school. This article has been extremely informative so thank you very much for posting.

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:46:04 +0000

Thanks for this post. You did a really nice job of clearly explaining what it means to be a diplomat. I used your examples when trying to explain to students what diplomats do.

By: Godfrey

Godfrey — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:28:04 +0000

“Should i pursue economy degree in order to become diplomat?”

I think you can combine both economy and international relations or politics courses to make your chances high.

“how come economy students may become diplomat?”

80% percent of our job as diplomats is based on economic diplomacy, so understanding of economy is benefiaciary.

The most relevant requirements need are probably found in you foreign affairs website or by calling them. South Africa is teaches its citizen and recruit them to be diplomats since we believe that consolidation of African Agenda and balancing of North-South relations is very important. As we partner with the world we believe that we can contribute to “a better life for all”

By: sammy

sammy — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:29:39 +0000

Should i pursue economy degree in order to become diplomat? how come economy students may become diplomat? i think economy no longer matters with being diplomat.Isn’t that economy about the finance and banking or other trade circumstances? could anyone please clarify about that? i want to become diplomat in Turkey and i want to decide between two majors which are economy or political science but i’m in Usa and political science major is all about the american governments.Please help me to understand that fact. should i study political science or economy?

By: Andreas

Andreas — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:36:03 +0000

Hello,

I am graduate student of classics (Greek and Latin literature and ancient history). Is my major suitable for being diplomat or must I study something else and get some other degree?

By: chinenye kanu

chinenye kanu — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:11:36 +0000

i am a student of a university who study history and international relation i want 2 be a diplomat dat is why i choosed d course.

By: francisco sanchez

francisco sanchez — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:46:42 +0000

My dad is a diplomat and i also want to be as him

By: Kate M

Kate M — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:21:56 +0000

Hi,

I’m really interested in a career in this field, and have been trying to plan the classes that I take, and activities that I partake in in a way that will maximize my likelihood of getting accepted into a job in this field.
My main question is: What type of previous international experience to you have to have? Can it just be personal travel to various countries? Or does it need to be through organizations such as foreign exchanges and programs such as UNICEF’s J8 program?

By: Naomi

Naomi — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:45:42 +0000

This has been my choice of career as well for at least 3 years now because I will love to travel and live abroad. I wanted to have a small family too, I’m not looking forward to having a tough time finding a spouse. I also will have a point in my life to take a scooter from La to argentina. But it doesn’t seem too many vacations, long vacations like that are offered.
With the majors there seems to be a lot of other job opportunities available if I decide at a point to leave it, hopefully not.. there must be some guy willing to move around with me.

By: Emma

Emma — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:10:39 +0000

I’m a high school student, and I’m really attracted to a career in the foreign service. What classes should I

a) take in high school, and
b) take in college (i’m planning on getting my master’s degree)

Also, how much choice is there in which country you are posted to? I’m fully prepared for a challenging area– I was just curious about how the post selection works. Thanks!

By: jessica

jessica — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:29:04 +0000

being a diplomat sounds very interesting. im a bio major and im actually thinking of diplomacy because i want to travel and see the world …but im afraid that after i study in uni for my degree , that i may not have what it takes to become a diplomat, meaning, i may not pass the test that is required and then i would have no job. I obviously want to have a job, that earns alot of money.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:23:45 +0000

I’ll travel with you. It won’t bother me a bit

By: Ryan G.

Ryan G. — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:41:54 +0000

WOW! This has been my dream job, as I cannot imagine many other jobs that enable me to be so immersed in international relations and culture! The only thing keeping me back from trying out for this job is the fact that I must move every 3 years. I’ve always wanted children, adn I think ti would be unfair to ask them to move that often. Guess it’s back to the daily grind then…

By: LuckyChica

LuckyChica — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:48:15 +0000

this was a really helpful and informative article. thanks so much for posting.

By: Eva

Eva — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:57:53 +0000

Hi Mena,

Diplomats come from a wide variety of majors, depending on their area of interest – some examples might include international development, political science, economics, business… Many diplomats also have post-graduate degrees, often in law or a specialized program like international affairs or public policy.

As for the “where” – you can only be a diplomat for your country of citizenship, and your state department or department of foreign affairs website should have information about recruitment.

Hope that helps!

By: Mena Hanna

Mena Hanna — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:07:01 +0000

I’m a high school senior, which degree do you think I should pursue to be a diplomat? And How/ or Where will I find a job afterwards?