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Fuck neo realism. Like idk what you guys are on but that shit doesn't work
We live in a world that is neither modern nor postmodern, but instead in a world whose evolution is still underway and where those two ways of knowing and being in the world do coexist. - Halverson et al (2011)
Western democratic values have become hegemonic in international politics because it is intertwined with international commitments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Vienna Declaration. These commitments were institutionalized into international organizations such as the United Nations and European Union, which they adopted as core values or principles. These ideas subsequently participate in the organization’s agenda through the body's principles, where those values are distributed (Khoirunnisa & Effendi, 2023)
I’m having kinda the same problem with finding a travel/culture related major 😬
Global Studies sounds awesommmee 😍🌍
How the heck so you chose a major. I want to study in political science, international relations, psychology, or international business. I want to travel a lot but I know I will have to either make a lot of money or have my job relocate me to a different place every few years. I don’t like stress and don’t feel that confident in my abilities even though I have a 4.3 gpa right now and have done well in school but my social skills are sorely lacking. I just need a helpful hint. Thank you!!
OMG you are going to be totally fine! I’m excited! You’re how old? 17? 19? 23? You already know so much about yourself, which is going to be a huge advantage for you if you can also develop some self-confidence. I say this as a young, self-aware person currently working on my confidence-building. It takes time; it’s a journey, and over time you’ll continue to learn about yourself, your needs, and how to get what you want.
Some previous questions I’ve answered:
What should I major in?
What should I do with my life?
How important is my major?
What if I’m having second thoughts about my life plans?
Here’s what you’ve told me:
I want to study in
political science,
international relations,
psychology, or
international business.
I want to travel a lot
I know I will have to either make a lot of money or have my job relocate me to a different place every few years.
I don’t like stress
and don’t feel that confident in my abilities
I have a 4.3 gpa right now and have done well in school
my social skills are sorely lacking.
These are each separate endeavors, and I encourage you not to think just about your overall dream, but how each of these dreams are different and how they relate to each other.
Given your international and political interests, as well as your desire to travel, I wouldn’t recommend psychology as a major, but taking psychology classes as electives or as a minor could be perfect for you!
If you’re not already in college, I would recommend looking at “global studies” programs. These may help you put your interests together while helping you develop skills toward your desired career. Regardless of where you go to college, I would recommend studying abroad. Arcadia University also has a College of Global Studies; they also partner with colleges that don’t have global studies programs to send students abroad.
At most universities, international relations and political science are likely to be in the same college or department, which would allow you to take classes in both. International business is more likely to be separate, located in a College of Business.
Try to reach out and email advisors, admissions folks, and faculty in those particular colleges/departments/admissions offices. I know that advice sounds wild, but so many people go into education because they want to help students like you.
The more you talk to people who know stuff, two things happen:
You know more stuff.
You feel more confident talking to people who know stuff.
I believe in you! Please do reach out if you need a confidence boost. I’ll be here waving pom poms for you on the sidelines.
I used to think that I would never forget you, and now I barely think of you...
