The Impact of Study Abroad on Careers in Public Policy
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Brookings Mountain West, in partnership with UNLV Office of International Programs, and the University Studies Abroad Constortium (USAC), was pleased to offer a workshop with visiting Brookings Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy, .
A Michigan native, Amanda Sloat's experience as a study abroad student has led her to a distinguished career in foreign policy. Since then, she has served in a range of sectors: academia and thinktanks, development (with time in warzones), international organizations, and the US government (Congress, White House, State Department). Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work in Brussels, Belfast, Baghdad, and beyond. She shared lessons learned from her study abroad experience, and answered the questions asked by attendees.
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This event was free and open to the public.
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- Brookings Mountain West
- UNLV International Programs
- University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)