<p>I am a transfer student and I'm wondering how does FSU's Intl. Rel. program fair against other Florida colleges like FIU and other schools?</p>
<p>If I have the correct area you want, IA at FSU is in the College of Social Sciences (COSS). It appears this is a broad area that can involve these departments: International</a> Affairs - Welcome </p>
<p>Note that political science at FSU is the strongest of all in Florida. Law, Philosophy, Urban Planning, Public Administration are all extremely strong at FSU in comparison to other Florida schools and nationally. You have a lot of choices.</p>
<p>Compared to FIU, which has a solid international program, I suspect FSU may offer more excellent and varied areas of study. However, FIU is well placed to integrate with South American interests. </p>
<p>Here's the main webpage: International</a> Affairs - About Us</p>
<p>Here's the academic map: FSU</a> Undergraduate Academic Program Guide</p>
<p>All FSU rankings are here: FSU</a> Highlights</p>
<p>FSU's rankings in social science are here: FSU</a> Highlights</p>
<p>FSU also has many international academic programs that would complement a major in international affairs. </p>
<p>See:International</a> Programs</p>
<p>Thanks for the Info. It seems like an interesting University to get into. My interest are in south American studies but FSU looks like a place I can see myself going.</p>
<p>Two ways to look at it: on one hand, that program does provide attractive options for serious students. On the other, it's an extremely popular "fall back" major because it has virtually no prerequisite requirements. In fact, it's widely reputed to be one of the easiest majors at FSU because it's only about as difficult as you want to make it. I'm just warning you of this because you're sure to get some snide looks or responses if people ask you what you're studying and you reply with "international affairs." The most difficult part of it is getting through the third semester language class, but that's a requirement for all Arts and Sciences students.</p>
<p>See here for more info: Academic</a> Program Guide, Majors and Academic Maps | fsu.edu</p>
<p>In my opinion, if you're genuinely interested in international affairs, you should avoid the generic major and instead choose a related specialty major like Russian/East European studies, Asian studies, Latin American studies and so forth. These programs have a focused and comparatively demanding curriculum and their academic merit should be more appealing to graduate/professional schools. Moreover, you'll avoid the unpleasant "international affairs" stigma.</p>
<p>FWIW, my best friend was a Russian studies major at FSU and had his pick of law schools upon graduation.</p>
<p>Sounds like great advice, The reason why I want a major in this category isn't to be a lawyer but to work in the Federal govt. I've heard that this degree could get me to that job easier. But your right I think It maybe better for me to just grab a specific area of studies.</p>
<p>Once again, the specialty major is the way to go.</p>
<p>There were a variety of government agencies (the State Department and CIA to name a few) recruiting my buddy and his peers before he decided to go to law school.</p>
<p>I know this is all anecdotal, but it's something. Are you looking for an analyst position (which is where the bulk of gov. employed foreign studies majors end up) or something else?</p>
<p>akhbhaat thats exactly what I want to work for a Govt. Agency like the State Dept. or the CIA.</p>
<p>I see that the best thing for me to do is get into a specific area of studies rather then just get a basic Intl. Rel. degree am i Correct?</p>
<p>I'd like to work in one of those agencies but not sit in a desk all day.</p>
<p>Generally that's what attorneys do...its an indoor job, by large measure.</p>
<p>I don't want to be a lawyer though I just want to work in the Feds pretty much. Thats why I want a Intl. Rel. and from what I see a specific study like Latin America or East Asia etc.. From what I see languages are a big deal in this major.</p>