International Studies:
Blueprint for Success

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First Year

  • Summer: Meet with faculty advisor to schedule Fall courses
  • Meet with International Studies Student Mentor
  • Meet with the Career and Professional Success (CAPS) Office
  • Discuss a tentative four-year academic plan for graduation
  • Attend to consider extracurricular academic clubs and organizations
  • Consideration of a second academic major or minor
  • Consider Honors Program (if applicable)

Sophomore Year

  • Attend Butler Career Fair
  • Begin attending campus networking events
  • Start the resume building process
  • Create a LinkedIn page
  • Consider study abroad opportunities for the next academic year.
  • Discussion with faculty advisor regarding professional goals

Junior Year

  • Continue club/organization involvement
  • Continue attending career networking events
  • Find an International Studies related internship (utilizing CAPS’ Handshake)
  • Take any necessary graduate entrance examinations (LSAT, GRE)
  • Consider independent research (Butler BSI Program), or as a Faculty Research Assistant.
  • Research International Studies related careers
  • Consider job shadowing a professional in a chosen field

Senior Year

  • Meet with faculty advisor to ensure all coursework is complete for graduation.
  • Request letters of recommendation
  • Begin looking for/applying to post-graduation employment opportunities
  • Begin applying for graduate schools by the end of the Fall semester (if applicable)
  • Finalize Resume
  • Practice interview skills with the CAPS office