Students and alumnae are encouraged to explore careers across Communication, Education, Government, & International Affairs by exploring the resources below and scheduling an appointment in Handshake to meet with Hebert Labbate.
Communication, Education, Government, & International Affairs
Communication, Education, Government, & International Affairs
Susan L. Wagner ’82 Associate Director/Advisor for Communication, Education, Government, & International Affairs
Green Hall 448B
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
hl116@wellesley.edu
Communication Resources
The below resource can help you begin exploring career paths in Communication, including Journalism & Publishing.
Education Resources
From K-12 to Higher Ed, the resources below examine careers in the broader Education field.
Government & Public Policy Resources
Begin exploring careers in Government and Public Policy with the resources below.
International Affairs Resources
A career in international affairs can be fueled by a passion to travel and a desire to learn about our global environment, effectuate change, and make a difference in the world. Learn more about this field and applications through the resources below.
Green Hall 448B
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
hl116@wellesley.edu
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Introduction to Careers in the U.S. Federal Government
Hebert Labbate
If you are passionate about making a difference in the world and eager to help the United States government tackle complex issues, you may want to explore career opportunities in the federal government. From climate change to national security, highway safety to space exploration (and everything in between), the federal government offers a huge range of internship and job opportunities in every branch of government and in over 400 federal agencies.
Introduction to International Affairs
Hebert Labbate
A career in international affairs can be fueled by a passion to travel and a desire to learn about our global environment, effectuate change, and make a difference in the world. As an interdisciplinary field at Wellesley, the international affairs major exposes students to an array of perspectives and analytical methodologies that equip them to enter a workforce in a broad range of organizations and experiences. The work in international affairs can truly change the world; however, it is important to focus on the small steps that will maximize your success and lead you to a fruitful career in international affairs.
Public Health
Alexis Trench
Public health is a wide ranging, interdisciplinary pathway with the goals of protecting and improving the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations at local and global levels.
Oct 27, 2025
Michel David-Weill Scholarship for graduate study at Sciences Po - campus deadline
Eligible: graduating seniors in any field (including but especially Economics) who are U.S. citizens.
Research/Gradschool, Travel, Postgraduate
Named for Michel David-Weill, an alumnus of Sciences Po and former chairman of Lazard Frères investment bank, this scholarship provides an American student seeking to pursue a Masters degree at Sciences Po with a stipend of approximately $80,000 to cover the cost of attendance (tuition and living expenses) over the course of two years. Wellesley is one of a limited number of partner institutions invited to nominate one...
Curriculum Design
Hebert Labbate
Career paths in curriculum design are wide-ranging, beginning with the variety of terms and job titles you will hear and levels of preparation required (a Bachelor’s degree is required, often a master’s is preferred--or depth of knowledge in the subject). There is often confusion within the occupation surrounding titles. Typically, the role involves development and evaluation of curricular and training materials.
Library Science
Hebert Labbate
Wherever there’s a need for information, there’s a need for a librarian. Libraries have been empowering people by offering resources, services and training to expand their knowledge for thousands of years. According to the American Library Association career resource page there are approximately 400,000 librarians and library workers who bring opportunity every day to the communities they serve.
