The Central Intelligence Agency visited the University of Oklahoma this week, but the visit had nothing to do with an undercover governmental operation.
Students at OU's College of International Studies had the opportunity to meet with recruiters from both the CIA and the National Clandestine Service to learn about potential careers and internship opportunities with the government agencies.
The college has been hosting visits from CIA recruiters for many semesters. These presentations are well-attended events that always attract a good number of students, according to Janice Levi, international programs coordinator for the College of International Studies.
"Careers with the CIA appeal to a large cross-section of our students, as many are focused on security studies, as well as careers with global components," Levi said.
The College of International Studies has been committed to introducing its students to potential job opportunities with numerous companies, agencies and organizations, according to Levi.
"Although many students are focused on the present, like attending classes and test-taking, we want them to begin thinking of their future and how they will market their degree, as well as what career they may be interested in pursuing," Levi said.
Many students within the international studies college have a primary focus of study, but they are also concerned with intercultural competency on many different levels. Studying a foreign language and participating in study abroad programs are often integrated into a student's area of study in order to gain certain skills for their future.
"These skills are needed in the ever-increasing global world in which we reside, and these skills are often required in careers with foreign relations and components, such as the CIA," Levi said.
The next scheduled event for career development is a career panel that the college will host on Nov. 7. For more information on this event, visit the college's website at cis.ou.edu.
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