Student Resources
The Slavic Department is keen on assisting students in finding funds to conduct research.
Tow Fellowship Travel Grants
Tow Fellowships support travel related to research for the senior thesis. Candidates apply to the Committee on Honors (CoH) in the spring of their junior year to seek support for travel that will take place during the summer between their junior and senior years. The awards generally range from $1,000-$4,000. Interested students should see Dean Leong during the fall semester of their junior year. More information can be found on the Dean of Studies Website.
Careers After a Slavic Major
A Barnard degree in Slavic studies is an ideal foundation for careers in multiple fields, such as research, business, law, government, education, media, and international relations. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate programs in Slavic literature, linguistics, or area studies.
Business
- International business development
- Financial or policy analysis
- Liaison to overseas management
- Human Resources
- International trade consulting
- Corporate training
- Cybersecurity
- Aerospace and computer engineering
- Travel agency, tourism and hospitality
US Government
- State Department
- Department of the Treasury
- US Intelligence
- USAID (United States Agency for International Development)
- Library of Congress
- International Organizations
- Defense/military analysis
- Foreign policy analysis
- National security linguist
- Immigration caseworker
- Lobbying
Media
- Print, broadcast, and digital journalism
- Publishing and editing
- Translation, interpretation, and localization
- Marketing and advertising consulting
- Technical or creative writing
- Museum curation
- Librarianship
- Theater
International Relations
- United Nations agencies
- Non-profits/NGOs
- Peace Corps
- International or domestic law
- International cultural foundations and organizations
- Medical practice or research abroad
- Adoption agencies
Resources for Career Search
- Beyond Barnard
- Slavic Studies Departments and Courses: Graduate programs in Slavic Studies in the U.S.
- AATSEEL Professional Development site, AATSEEL Job Listings, and AATSEEL
- Internships: American Association for Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages
- ASEEES: Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies
- Association for Women in Slavic Studies (affiliated with ASEEES)
- Association for the Study of Nationalities
- Central Eurasian Studies Society
- Polish Studies Association
- American Councils for International Education
- Eurasian Foundation Network
- goabroad.com