industry assignment gled 101: introduction to vcu globe segen matthews
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Industry AssignmentGLED 101: Introduction to VCU GlobeSegen Matthews
What do I want to do? I would like to work for the government,
particularly in the United Nations or State Department.
Who did I interview? Dino Fortuna Worked for IFAD International Fund for Agricultural
Development
What is IFAD? Since it was created in 1977, IFAD has
focused exclusively on rural poverty reduction, working with poor rural populations in developing countries to eliminate poverty, hunger and malnutrition; raise their productivity and incomes; and improve the quality of their lives. The Fund has designed and implemented projects in very different natural, socio-economic and cultural environments.
What opportunities are there for this profession? Field work- hands on experience in
different countries Study/research abroad- able to get jobs
in different countries He has met people from all over the
world from all walks of life working in for IFAD.
How did he get this job/ What national cultures did he work with?
He studied Political Science
in a small college in Italy.
He worked in the United
States, Italy, and several
countries in Africa.
Three pieces of advice? Empathize Be strong Get ready to do hands on work
How will VCU Globe help me? Traveling (study abroad) Different cultural experiences Peace Corp Prep
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