If you are interested in the human condition, governance, nonprofit work, legal affairs, the global experience, policy making, and cross-cultural communication and languages, then a career in government, policy, global affairs, and law might be a good fit for you!

These fields and industries cover a broad range of career paths that engage skills in cultural competency and empathy, effective communication with multiple stakeholders and contingencies, research and analysis, linguistics, attention to high-level detail, nuanced decision making, and relationship building. There are opportunities to lead, steer, guide, collaborate, promote teamwork, and be engaged in local and global communities.

Possible Career Paths

• Author — nonfiction, current events, history, politics
• Banking and finance, national and international
• Diplomacy
• Economist
• Editor, fact checker
• Educator
• Fundraiser/political campaign manager
• Government employee
• Human rights work
• Law, national and international
• Journalist
• Linguist
• Military
• News and media planner
• Politics
• Public relations specialist
• Social media specialist
• Translator

Although these lists encompass some occupations in the cluster, this is just a sample. Be sure to keep an open mind and dig deeper into the other careers that play a part in these industries. It is helpful to dive into the skills used within each role to see which area complements your own.

Related Job Sites

• AmeriCorps
• Peace Corps
• USAJobs.gov — All Federal jobs
• Working for the U.S. Department of State 
• State jobs for Oregon
• United States Office of Personnel Management
• Nonprofit Career Network
• The Idealist
• Work for Good
• LiveCareer provides a great list of volunteering and nonprofit career resources
• GoinGlobal is much more than just an international job search site. It contains constantly updated Country and Global City Career Guides that provide advice for the leading employment markets around the world.  
• Transitions Abroad

Internships and Research Opportunities

• ASUO Student Government
• DC Internships
• The Federal government and the Department of State have internships, too!  
• U.S. Mission to the European Union internships 
• Learn about the Foreign Service Exam
• Peace Corps Volunteer — Peace Corps service lets you partner with communities to share your skills and passion at the local level where they can make a difference. Sharpen your skills in a field you've always loved, or challenge yourself with a new opportunity.

Related UO Clubs, Organizations, and Programs

• The American English Institute — The AEI champions the university’s mission of internationalization and is a leader in helping achieve the university’s goals for diversity and student success.
• The Anti-Human Trafficking Club — The purpose of this organization is to advocate, educate and put an end to human trafficking. 
• The Coalition Against Environmental Racism — CAER is a student organization committed to bridging the gap between the struggle for social and environmental equality.
• Ducks in the Public Square — This group aims to foster the professional development of PPPM students by better connecting them to the City of Eugene. 
• Envision Journalism — Envision is the University of Oregon's environmental publication on campus.
• Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement — Join us and we'll show you how to be the leader that you never dreamed you could be. 
• International Student Association — We host numerous events on campus for both international and domestic students.
• Multiple Student Law Organizations 
• Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation
• Leading Women of Tomorrow — We believe the key to addressing the underrepresentation of women in government is to cultivate interest in the next generation. 
• Mills International Center — Meet the World – Here! 
• Multicultural Center — The MCC’s primary goal is to create a space which promotes student leadership development, cultural pluralism, and positive social change.
• Net Impact Undergraduate Chapter — Net Impact is a global network of more than 435 chapters and 100,000 emerging leaders using the power of business to create a more just and sustainable world. 
• No Lost Generation UO — No Lost Generation UO is a student group dedicated to refugee and immigrant advocacy.
• OSPIRG Student
• Student Sustainability Center  
• United Nations Association at the University of Oregon  
• UO Beyond War Chapter
• UO Rotaract — a partner of Rotary International
• UO Toastmasters — a public speaking club
• Oregon Law Conflict and Dispute Resolution Master’s Program

UO Resources

• The UO School of Law offers opportunities for both undergrad and law students. Undergrads can declare a legal studies minor to gain work experience, both through part-time jobs and internships.
• Students in the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management can access internship opportunities through their school’s advising office.
• Peace Corps Volunteer — Peace Corps service lets you partner with communities to share your skills and passion at the local level where they can make a difference. Sharpen your skills in a field you've always loved, or challenge yourself with a new opportunity.