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GGPS in Action

GGPS students are active, engaged world citizens who want to make a positive difference. You’ll have various hands-on opportunities to make meaningful impacts in your chosen area of study even before you graduate. Our renowned practitioners serve as role models by engaging in important policy work, and our practica and study abroad options allow students to gain real-world experiences in locations around the world.

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From the classroom to the real world

Gender Equality

I’m studying global security and focusing most of my classes on the Middle East. I’m interested in human rights and human security, and I’d like to work on gender rights and equality in the north African region. Currently I am working on equality for women in the judicial system for work, so I’d like the pivot that to social issues.

Foreign Service

I’m training at the Foreign Service Institute in preparation for my next consular political post in Yaounde, Cameroon. Being in the Foreign Service means I have the honor and privilege of representing my country to a foreign audience. I think of it as an enormous responsibility to exemplify the US’ values and ideals to world citizens.

Myanmar Students

My internship was a unique learning experience that allowed me to work with students in Myanmar from various ethnic groups. The program focused on critical thinking, which is not emphasized in the Myanmar education system at all. This is the next generation of leaders, so their ability to question systems and government structures is crucial.

Get Involved

A look at some of the ways you can get involved during your time on campus.

Global Politics Student Association

The Global Politics Student Association (GPSA) is the official student organization of the Global Governance, Politics, and Security graduate program. GPSA's mission is to help connect the GGPS student community while organizing events for AU as a whole. In the past, GPSA has hosted embassy visits, networking events, panel events, and coffee talks. If you are interested in joining GPSA or have event ideas, please email sisgpsa@gmail.com.

Graduate Student Council

The SIS Graduate Student Council (GSC) is committed to providing professional development, advocating for graduate students, and building a school-wide community. GSC provides opportunities to graduate students to plan and participate in social and professional development events, serve on school committees, advocate for themselves and their peers, and generally have their voices heard in the SIS administration. With a team of senators representing the various programs at the School of International Service and a dedicated Executive Council, the GSC strives to be a leader both inside and outside American University. Contact the GSC at ausisgsc@gmail.com.