“You can never understand one language until you understand at least two.” – Geoffrey Willans For the past 6 weeks, I’ve…
#DreamsOfADiplomat
A special tag for the blog series about my pursuit of the Foreign Service Facility Manager position with the U.S. Department of State.
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Academics & EducationCareer & Professional Development
Dreams of A Diplomat: Bridging the Gap
by Just Juan3 min read“Please note that there will be few, if any, opportunities to take leave during training period prior to your departure to…
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“These skills will you if it’s a natural disaster someplace or an incident of crime, a medical emergency” – Todd Brown,…
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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more than you learn, the more places you’ll go.”…
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Career & Professional DevelopmentTravel
Dreams of A Diplomat: The Diplomatic Passport
by Just Juan2 min read“The bearer is abroad on a diplomatic assignment for the United States Government” Today I got a chance to check a…
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Career & Professional Development
Dreams of A Diplomat: From Candidate to Student
by Just Juan2 min read“You all are the future of American diplomacy. I encourage you to go forth, do great things and represent yourselves, the…
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Career & Professional DevelopmentTravel
Dreams of A Diplomat: La Atenas Suramericana
by Just Juan5 min read“Bogotá, Colombia…Facility Manager…AnJuan Thomas” – Flag Day moderator Today was the most pivotal day so far in my young Foreign Service…
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Career & Professional DevelopmentTravel
Dreams of A Diplomat: The Road to Flag Day
by Just Juan3 min read“A journey of 1000 miles starts with a single step” – Lao Tzu Earlier this morning, I submitted my bid list…
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Career & Professional Development
Dreams of A Diplomat: Welcome to “The Show”
by Just Juan5 min read“Welcome…to…’The Show’” – Chip Caray It’s been 1 ½ months since I got the call-up to Foreign Service. Last Friday was…
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“All of my dreams will be fulfilled at the proper time” – Lailah Gifty Akita As I wrote in yesterday’s Flashback…