Diplomat in Residence (DIR)
The Tufts Diplomat in Residence (DIR) Program is a collaborative effort between IR, the Fletcher School, and the US Department of State -- providing Tufts students unique access to a resident expert on careers in diplomacy. Tufts DIR is one of only 17 senior Foreign Service Officers of the State Department placed in select universities across the country. The DIR for 2008-09, Suneta Halliburton, can provide students with advice on State Department internships, taking the Foreign Service Exam, and other means of preparing for a diplomatic career. Students wishing to arrange an appointment with Ms. Halliburton can reach her via email or via phone (617-627-5989). Click here for Ms. Halliburton's biographical information.

Experimental College (Ex-College)
Through its innovative, interactive, and interdisciplinary programs, the Experimental College strives to enrich the intellectual experience of undergraduates at Tufts. These programs serve as an incubator for new ideas about teaching, learning, and curriculum. They also aim to engage students actively in the design and delivery of new academic initiatives, often in collaboration with faculty. Shared governance, collaborative learning, and involvement with the community are hallmarks of the ExCollege.

Fletcher Global Women Group
Female Fletcher students from the Global Women group mentor female Tufts IR majors by helping mentees explore educational opportunities and define career goals. In the beginning of each academic year, mentors and mentees are paired according to regional, academic, or professional interests. If you would like to be matched with a Fletcher mentor, please see http://ase.tufts.edu/ir/leadership.htm for the application.

Hemispheres: Tufts Journal of International Affairs
Established in 1976, Hemispheres is one of the few undergraduate journals dedicated to international relations in the United States. The journal addresses a variety of social, economic, political and legal issues, both contemporary and historical, within the framework of international relations. The articles contained in Hemispheres reflect diverse views of undergraduates at Tufts as well as other universities.  Hemispheres is an entirely student-run organization. Please watch the IR e-list for a call for submissions.

Institute for Global Leadership (IGL)
The mission of the IGL is to prepare new generations of critical thinkers for effective and ethical leadership, ready to act as global citizens in addressing international and national issues across cultures. In 2005, the IGL was named a distinctive, cross-school program of the University. The Institute emphasizes rigorous academic preparation and experiential learning. Students learn through intensive engagement in classes, global research, internships, workshops, simulations and international symposia - all involving national and international leaders from the public and private sectors. Among its more than 16 programs are EPIIC, the China Cross-Cultural Leadership Program, and EXPOSURE, and it offers many opportunities for global research and internships. 

Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service
A national leader in preparing Tufts students to become engaged public citizens and community leaders who will help build a more equitable world, Tisch College was established in 2000 to support the core Tufts mission of promoting civic engagement. They do this in four ways, facilitating and supporting a wide range of student programs and scholarships that enable them to develop their potential to contribute meaningfully to the greater world; working directly with the communities in which Tufts has a presence; engaging and supporting faculty in research and teaching; and engaging Tufts alumni interested in building stronger communities and societies.

Model United Nations
Reinvigorated in 2005, the Tufts Model United Nations Program is a student run organization that promotes international learning and debate through simulation. Tufts students attend conferences with students from other Colleges and Universities across the country and the world, meet on campus to discuss current controversial international topics, and support international events on campus such as UN Day. While attending conferences, students play the role of a delegate to the United Nations, representing a particular country and debating real world issues using United Nations procedures. By participating in these simulations, students are able to practice their public speaking and negotiation skills, apply knowledge and analyses acquired from their academic program, and learn more about relevant international topics. Please watch Tuftslife for when Model UN meetings are held. No past Model UN experience is required.

Tufts Career Services
Tufts Career Services provides extensive career resources and counseling for all students in Arts and Sciences and collaborates actively with the IR Program to provide events and networking opportunities tailored for IR majors. Students should also be aware of Tufts Career Services Summer Internship Grants are available for up to 30 students doing unpaid internships for a minimum of 350 hours over the summer. 25 grants are available for students interning in the non-profit or public sectors. Several grants are available in the private sector for students receiving financial aid. Grants are also available through the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program and Tisch College. Selected students will receive $3,500. Students must secure an internship prior to their application due date of March 30.

Tufts International Center
The Tufts International Center serves the international community at Tufts with services such as counseling, immigration advising, visa documents, and organizing the undergraduate International Orientation program. In addition to helping make the transition to Tufts easier for international students, faculty, and scholars, the center promotes intercultural exchange and holds numerous events. Finally, the International Center has resources for U.S. employment opportunities and cultural re-adjustment. With 369 undergraduates, 327 graduate students, and 242 faculty members from abroad, the Center is a valuable resource for the international community.

Tufts Summer Scholars Program
The Tufts Summer Scholars Program is a University-wide initiative that offers research apprenticeships with faculty/clinical mentors to motivated Tufts undergraduates. The Program gives students a chance to see and participate in what is happening on the front lines of discovery and scholarship at Tufts today. Every Tufts school, department and research center provides opportunities for interested students to get their hands on the source of learning. By exploring the challenge of creating new knowledge, we bring learning to life.

Tufts Tandem Language Exchange
Are you looking for ways to improve your language skills? Do you want to keep up a language that you dont have time to take for credit? Are you going abroad somewhere with a language not offered at Tufts? Do you want to practice speaking and other skills in a fun and informal way? Tufts Tandem provides a platform for people like you to find others with complementary interests. You can go to www.snipurl.com/tuftstandem to find out more and to get started.

Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium
The Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium celebrates the diverse contributions made by Tufts undergraduates to scholarship and research advances. It includes presentations by undergraduates from all disciplines: natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, humanities, the arts, and international relations. The Symposium provides a great forum to meet other undergraduate researchers and exchange interdisciplinary ideas. Additionally, it will be an opportunity to present research before Tufts faculty members and student peers. Thesis writers take note--the Symposium is a great way to fine tune your presentation skills.

Undergraduate Research Fund
Students may request funding for senior theses and for other proposals emphasizing original research that is directly supervised by a Tufts faculty member. Supplies, travel, library cards, books, photocopying, and payment of research subjects are examples of appropriate expenses. Thesis binding, the purchase of computers or other durable goods, or payment of a salary are expenses that would not normally be appropriate. The fund will support travel to a conference if the student is presenting research, but please do not ask to be reimbursed for meals. The fund will not support participation in educational programs and seminars sponsored by other institutions. For more information, please visit http://ase.tufts.edu/undergradEducation/undergradResearchFund.asp.