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EDUCATION
*Brandeis is listed above study abroad as your primary (on-going) academic institution
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA B.A. in Psychology, expected 5/10 Minor: Legal Studies Overall GPA 3.75, Major GPA 3.5 Courses include: *Entry includes: school and/or • International Law and Development, Conflict Analysis and Intervention, Causes and Prevention of War, program abroad, location and dates Advanced Spanish language
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University of East Anglia, Norwich, England Study Abroad: Fall Semester, 2008 Courses include: th • 20 century British Politics, Creative Writing
EXPERIENCE
*Also includes courses if relevant to the reader/opportunity *See reverse for formats for other types of study abroad programs
U.S. Agency for International Development, Washington, DC 5/09-8/09 Intern, Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance • Assisted staff in fulfilling agency reporting requirements for programs managing causes and consequences of conflict worldwide • Oversaw office correspondence and tracked agency products/deliverables as member of 3-person team • Paired with Technical Team member to provide administrative support to assessments in countries at risk for conflict, instability, and violent extremism Grupo Educativo, Santiago, Chile 9/08-12/08 Volunteer • Researched national policies regarding compulsory primary education for project exploring equity between and among urban and rural schools • Analyzed data on size of teaching staff, numbers of students, and access to books and materials for over 50 school districts • Co-authored research report for Secretary of Education
*Entry format is identical to Law Offices of Smith, Jones, New York, NY 6/08-8/08 others in the same section Associate’s Assistant • Fielded phone calls and emails on behalf of attorney, making appropriate referrals *Entry is placed in appropriate • Prepared case-related paperwork under tight time constraints dictated by court deadlines reverse chronological order within its section 9/07-11/07
City of Waltham Day Camp, Waltham, MA Counselor • Conducted sports classes, developed leadership and team building skills • Recommended changes to staff training process that were adopted by all camps in the state • Composed weekly newspaper promoting camp events and recognitions
*Showcase global dimensions of work: collaboration with Volunteer Health Specialist, Elder-Care House, Waltham, MA 9/07-present local/international colleagues; • Provide companionship and non-medical support to elderly residents in long-term care residential setting results to host • Wrote weekly observation reports to up-date permanent staff on patients’ health andrelevant well being country; exposure to local Team Captain, Brandeis University Intramural Basketball, Waltham, MA 1/09-5/09 issues, programs, markets; • Committed 15 hours per week to practice and scheduling foreign language use; etc.
LEADERSHIP
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Led team to campus championship
SKILLS Language: Spanish (advanced) Computer: Strong computer skills and exposure to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Lotus
Visit www.brandeis.edu/hiatt for additional career resources Call (781) 736-3618 to make an appointment with a career counselor
Putting Your International Experience to Work International academic and work experience can set you apart from other candidates for jobs and internships. Convey your global competencies to potential employers on your resume by highlighting the skills and knowledge you have gained abroad. Use the following examples of formats and descriptive language to build your global career document: Direct Enrollment University College London, London, England Fall Term, 2008 – Butler University Study Abroad Program • Courses include: Socialized Medicine in the European Union, Victorian Fiction, 20th Century British Politics
Science-based Experiential Program School for Field Studies – Turks & Caicos: Marine Resources Management South Caicos, the Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies, Spring Term, 2007 • Major research project: “Environmental Impact of Tourism on Coral Reefs,” a study of degradation of the natural landscape from recreational overuse.
Social Science Experiential Program School for International Training – Fiji: Multi-culturalism and Social Change Suva, Fiji, Fall Term Study Abroad, 2007 • Independent Research Paper: “Does Culture Matter in Elections?: A study of political affiliations among Fiji’s diverse communities”
Stand-alone Program American University Center of Provence, Marseille, France Study Abroad, Full Academic Year 2008-09 • Relevant courses: French and North African Cultural Patterns, Advanced French Language, Beginning Arabic
Combination Academic/Internship Program Sydney Management Internship Program, Boston University Study Abroad Sydney, Australia, Spring Term, 2008 • Mergers Intern – National Bank of Sydney • Coursework – global markets, currency trading
Summer Study Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea • Summer Term, 2009 – Intensive Intermediate Korean Language Program
See reverse for Annoted Sample Resume with International Experience Additional Sample Resumes available online at www.brandeis.edu/hiatt
