Students
Students come to MSFS with a wide array of backgrounds and experiences. More than one third of MSFS students come from outside the United States; all have lived, studied or worked abroad. The MSFS curriculum and extra-curricular activities are designed to ensure that students learn with and from one another. Visit MSFS Profiles for short bios of current and past students.
Personal approach
With each incoming class limited to fewer than 100 students, each student receives personalized attention and has the opportunity to establish lasting bonds with professors and peers.
During their first semester, students take required core courses in international politics, history and economics in small classes composed exclusively of first-year MSFS students. Throughout the two-year program, most classes are limited in size to facilitate classroom discussion and enable students and professors to work together closely.
Internships
MSFS students intern in public, private, and non-profit institutions during their two years in MSFS. These internships allow MSFS students to bring what they've learned in the classroom to the real world.
Careers
MSFS graduates are found all over the world in public, private, and non-profit sectors. Over 95% of all MSFS graduates find permanent employment within six months of graduation
Alumni network
After a rigorous education, graduates of the program join a worldwide network of over 3,000 MSFS alumni who maintain a strong commitment to the program and to one another.
Student Activities
MSFS students organize and participate in various co-curricular activities on and off campus such as debates, sporting events, happy hours, an annual Holiday party, International Student Night and a Spring Ball.
For more information on MSFS students, click on:
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Statistics concerning a typical incoming MSFS class
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What MSFS students do after graduation
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Student services (link to main GU student page - Student Accounts, Financial Services, Health, etc.)
MSFS in Profile
Erol Ohtamis
MSFS 2012
"I chose MSFS because it provides great career opportunities with its high reputation in international affairs, and its close proximity to Washington, DC. I chose MSFS because of its attention to the individual student and small class size, which facilitate close interaction with faculty and students."
More...MSFS News
- MSFS Students Put the Spotlight on Pakistan During Month of October
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MSFS student representatives and students are collaborating during the month of October to sponsor events highlighting various issues in Pakistan, an effort that began with a flood fundraiser this past Friday at the downtown Science Club.
- MSFS Alum's Article Appearing in Several Publications
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MSFS Alum Fabian Lieschke (MSFS '09) wrote an article on Germany's position in world affairs.