Advice on direction for Career and Masters program.

Graduate School
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<p>Hello,
I looking for some career and graduate school advice. About a year ago I finished my Bachelors in Communication for Rutgers. I have also been working in IT Tech support since I was 17(now 25), and have interned, temped and full timed at several places. Currently I am employed at Advertising firm in NYC doing IT support. I am now looking at going into another career as I want to pursue something else. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction or give some advice.</p>

<p>I have been looking into possibly becoming a Diplomat, International Trade or Business. I have also been thinking about the idea of starting an NGO or helping/building communities in less priveldge places. Basically my desire is mostly a strong desire to do something humanistic that benefits and helps others. I have a real strong interest in understanding other cultures, social issues and the needs of people and want to do something where I can be of aid. </p>

<p>I am also very interested in conflict resolution. I have a desire to listen and analyze the problem and provide a solution based on the people's needs. </p>

<p>I also have strong ties with India. I have visited there on several occasions and am just recently married to an Indian. If i could do something that related to that part of the world it would be an added bonus.</p>

<p>I have already looked at the peace corps, but don't think it would be possible right as its a 2 year commitment. But I do like the idea of governemnt agencies and I am currently looking at the UN. I took the ASAT entrance exam to apply for the level jobs, but I need a Masters to apply for something of more interest. I also need more understanding of the topic to get a stronger knowledge.</p>

<p>Overall I was wondering if someone would be able to point in me the right direction of some possible careers to consider as well as some good Master programs, or any other opportunities to go further in this direction.</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

<p>Jason</p>

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<p>I would check out the department of state. You would have to pass an exam and would probably need a masters degree. In terms of what to study, you have a lot of options, it depends on what interests you. Before you start looking at specific programs you should probably think about the type of degree you want. Start broad then get more specific. </p>

<p>After doing a quick google search I have a good quote for you in regards to the UN:</p>

<p>"Only the top 40 most qualified individuals will be allowed to take the exam per occupational group.</p>

<p>In order to be eligible to take this exam, all the following must be met. 1. Be no more than 32 years old as of December 31, 2008 [UN requirement]. 2. Have at least an undergraduate degree (advanced degree is an advantage but is not required) in one of the following occupational fields or related areas [Finance; Information Technology; Political Affairs; Program Evaluation; Environment; Statistics]. 3. Be fluent in English and/or French, the two working languages of the Secretariat. Knowledge of additional official languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is a definite advantage."</p>

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<p>What about finding what area there are in the UN to link up with what degree to get</p>