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Support the Department

Your contributions help fund student scholarships, public-facing events and transformative global learning opportunities for the broader CofC and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community. 

As someone connected to the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø — whether as a graduate, parent or valued supporter — you understand the life-changing power of a high-quality education. Preparing students to be globally aware and engaged enriches not only their lives but also the communities they go on to serve. 

With your gift of time, talent or resources, you help us fulfill our mission: to equip students with the knowledge, skills and intercultural fluency needed to address today’s complex global challenges. Every contribution — large or small — makes a difference in sustaining a vibrant academic community where critical thinking, creativity and intellectual curiosity thrive. 

Thank you for investing in the future of international studies. Your support directly impacts the lives of our students, faculty and CofC community. 

The Department of International Studies (R891) Fund supports students and the department. This includes scholarships, study abroad, student research and other professional development opportunities. 

Under Designation, select

• Department of International Studies (R891)

We appreciate your support of our students and our department.

Alumni

Graduates of international studies at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø go on to build dynamic careers in a wide range of fields — proof that there are many paths for applying the lessons learned in this interdisciplinary major. Whether pursuing work in diplomacy, nonprofit leadership, international development, global business, public policy, journalism, law or education, our alumni find that their ‘Liberal Arts education of the world’ continues to open doors and create exciting and fulfilling professional opportunities. Many alumni also pursue their education through Master’s and Ph.D  programs in the U.S. and abroad. Other students of international studies now apply their skills in fields like tourism, marketing, business, sustainability and intra-cultural engagement. Our students continue to engage and shape a rapidly changing world. 

Our graduates have moved on to a variety of business and organizations such as

• Artisan Global
• International Rescue Committee
• Susan Thompson Buffet Foundation
• Immigrant Justice Project
• Syria Direct
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
• U.S. Department of State
• Mayan Families
• U.S. Military
• United Nations Foundation
• CEA Study Abroad
• Women for Women International
• U.S. House of Representatives
• Americorps
• Peace Corps
• Christie's New York
• Viator
• UN High Commissioner for Refugees

If you are a current alum of international studies, please stay in contact and come back to visit us in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. You are always welcome to join us for an international studies event, or simply stop by the office.