Rachael Schmoker's Internship in South Africa
Stepping outside of my comfort zone and traveling alone to Africa allowed me to know myself better by challenging me in ways I never knew I would...
IDS students take what they learned in the multidisciplinary minor or certificate program to the real world. Some participated in international and domestic internships and others joined the Peace Corps while some alumni are working overseas. The field experiences initiated by the IDS program are special and unique to each graduate. All have rich and inspiring stories to share. Here are some samples of these amazing stories.
Stepping outside of my comfort zone and traveling alone to Africa allowed me to know myself better by challenging me in ways I never knew I would...
Throughout my experience at UM, my goals shifted. Instead of returning to the Army, I plan on pursuing graduate studies in global human security....
I am interested in International Development Studies because I believe one of the greatest things to do is to travel throughout the world to engage...
I took off for the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico for a Sea Turtle conservation internship with the Cozumel Sea Turtle Salvation Project. The...
IDS was the biggest educational influence on my Peace Corps service as it led me to courses and professors that continually sparked my desire to...
Partnering with Addis Ababa University-Thirteen Months of Hospitality: The Ethiopian calendar boasts one more month than ours and the tourism...
Minoring in IDS was a logical choice as a Political Science International Relations major passionate about building an international career. I...
I was living in Rome during the height of the refugee crisis in 2016; the struggles were visible. I had always been interested in learning about...
As I look to the future in my academic career, specifically in the IDS minor, I’m excited as I have found an area that I am deeply passionate...