International Relations Major

Alumna Emilia Varshavsky Shapiro ’08, right, and colleague Erin Howland display a LinkedIn sign. Emilia was a double major in international relations and English who entered the social media workforce as a technical writer and became a LinkedIn internal communication manager. (LinkedIn Courtesy Photo)

Aggie Develops Path to Becoming Influential Social Media Communicator

LinkedIn Manager Crossed 'Corporate Attorney' off Career List When She Discovered Writing

When I started at UC Davis in 2004, I was undeclared as far as majors go but had aspirations of being a corporate attorney. A career placement quiz in eighth grade put the idea in my head. I decided that my love for writing and arguing would make this a great choice for me.

Sawsan Morrar, left, poses with fellow Aggie and "The Daily Show" correspondent Hasan Minhaj, who hosted the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in 2017 where Sawsan received her scholarship. (Francisco Vara-Orta)

How UC Davis Undergraduates Can Become Journalists

International Relations Major Offers Tips About Jobs, Internships, and Classes That Prepared Her

I always knew I wanted a career in journalism. In fact, I am currently attending UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, where I report on various topics including politics and environmental issues.

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