EYman asked:
im planning on double majoring in homeland security, and political science i should graduate in 2011. im a male, i look white, but am actually arab. i speak arabic, and am learning to read and write it. anyone with a strong knowledge of the field would be great?
will i be able to find jobs coming out of college, and what type of jobs are going to be in demand by then? thank you
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If you get all of the credentials you are pursuing, you will have opportunities in both the government (such as projects under USAID or with the State Department) and business/private sector. You will need certification for your Arabic skills to be considered a person who speaks Arabic, let alone reads and writes it. You also need as much practical experience as you can get — academics aren’t enough. Volunteer with organizations (nonprofits focused on international affairs, the local police department, etc.) to gain real-world experience.
You might look into going to work for the FBI or CIA considering you speak arabic. You could get paid good money.
Arabic translators are greatly needed.