Questions for current IAPA students?
Hi! I am considering majoring in IAPA (probably the policy and governance track) and had some questions for current concentrators. I really like the student culture at Brown and am pretty much in love, but I am a little concerned about the lack of an international relations concentration because that’s an area I’m really interested in!
How well is language incorporated into the curriculum? Is there support for taking languages even if they aren’t used to (qualify out of) a methods requirement? What about taking multiple languages, especially Spanish and Mandarin?
Does IAPA set you up well for a career in diplomacy? politics? pre-law? Or is it more econ/business focused?
Are there any study away/abroad or internship opportunities available to Brown students that could help me gain experience with international diplomacy and politics?
Would it be possible to double concentrate with a hard science, particularly chemistry?
I guess my question at the end of this is would I be better off choosing IAPA or poli sci + a bunch of language/culture/history classes to get the equivalent to an “international relations” education. Thank you so much for any help or advice!!