Professional placement has the highest priority at the School of International Affairs. A career services director fully dedicated to placing our graduates begins working with new students in their first semester. The director works with students to define and target the best placement possibilities and identify internships, faculty alliances, and appropriate extracurricular activities to achieve the goals and aspirations of each student. Using the resources of Penn State faculty and alumni worldwide and targeting a range of organizations, institutions, and enterprises, we offer students the strongest possible network of opportunities upon graduation. We expect our graduates to be placed in a variety of venues, including international organizations; media organizations; federal, state, and local governments; consulting firms; colleges and universities; cultural and educational change organizations; policy research centers; development assistance programs; foundations; and multinational corporations.