<p>So a few days ago I got a packet in the mail (I think from Macalester?) that talked about their international development program. I hadn't really heard of anything like this before, but it sounds really interesting and I'd love to get some more information on it.
Do you know of any other schools that have this program/similar ones?</p>
<p>I have a 2240 SAT (690M/760R/790W), and a 33 ACT composite (slightly more balanced scores). I'm going to take 2 SAT subject tests later, and I will have done 8 or 9 APs by the time I graduate high school (currently a junior; I expect 4s and 5s). I do a few ECs that I'm pretty heavily involved in. </p>
<p>Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! THank you!</p>
<p>A lot of schools have this major (or very similar ones.) Google it, and you’ll find plenty of information. It’s kind of a hybrid major, combining various fields such as history, economics, political science, environmental studies etc - on an international level, and often with a focus of developing nations. Like many humanities majors, it doesn’t prepare you for any career per say, though it offers a good, general background for many grad school programs.</p>
<p>Thanks, although when I search it I still don’t come up with much</p>
<p>Try using the College Navigator to find schools with specific majors. [College</a> Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics](<a href=“http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/]College”>College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics)
Here is the list of majors that include with “International”, I bet some majors with a more generic names such as International Studies or Global Studies may have specialization tracks that make it similar to Macalester’s.
Development Economics and International Development
International Agriculture
International and Comparative Education
International and Intercultural Communication
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Economics
International Finance
International Law and Legal Studies
International Marketing
International Policy Analysis
International Public Health/International Health
International Relations and Affairs
International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
International/Global Studies</p>
<p>Thanks! That’s a good serch engine</p>
<p>You may want to check out Macalester’s website for International Studies - if you haven’t already done so. [International</a> Studies - Macalester College](<a href=“http://www.macalester.edu/academics/internationalstudies/]International”>International Studies - Macalester College) </p>
<p>Of particular interest is the the “After Macalester” tab. International Studies at Mac isn’t an easy major, but it is well-regarded and leads to interesting careers. Mac has been committed to International studies for over 60 years, while many colleges have recently added IS as a concentration.</p>
<p>Awesome! Thank you. Is macalester’s program actually that renowned? It seems like it ad it seems like grads are successful in pursuing further education, but maybe less so for direct employment?</p>
<p>Mac is a well-respected LAC, and International Studies is a major focus for the college. Many graduates of LACs go on to graduate schools within a few years of graduation. One reason for that is to get a job they want in a field that requires a graduate degree. Another reason is that schools like Mac attract brainy students who want to get graduate degrees. As far as not getting employment immediately after graduation, I think you have to do some research on how people get jobs in that field. Many of those featured on the website got paid for doing research. I suspect that getting a Fulbright or other prestigious internships and making contacts with alumni working in the field would give an applicant a leg up. But you need to have an idea of what you want to do and then figure out how to get there.</p>
<p>Thanks. I actually do plan on getting a master’s or phd, I was just asking for more info! (One of the reasons I like Mac is braininess)</p>