The end of college.

You had just finished college and were preparing for your next step toward a career in diplomacy. Three university programs had accepted you and each one offered a different route into international affairs. You felt both excited and uncertain as you considered your future.

Choice 1 : Choose Political Science.

Choice 2 : Choose International Relations.

Choice 3 : Choose Law.

Choose Political Science.

You had started your Political Science program and quickly noticed how competitive the environment was. Students debated constantly about policy and governance, and professors encouraged real-word involvement. One opportunity stood out, a student political campaign.

Choice 1 : Join the student political campaign.

Choice 2 : Focus on academic studies.

Choose International Relations.

You had entered the International Relations program with a strong interest in global cooperation. Early on, you were introduced to case studies involving humanitarian crises, migration and diplomatic negotiations. You were encouraged to engage in real-world experience through volunteering abroad programs and international field placements.

Choice 1 : Apply for a volunteering abroad program.

Choice 2 : Join a Model United Nations negotiation program.

Choose Law.

You had entered the Law program with a strong interest in international justice and human rights. You had chosen this path because you wanted to work in diplomacy and international legal systems. Early in your studies, you had been introduced to immigration law, human rights cases and government regulations. As your coursework progressed, you began working on case analyses that required in-depth legal reasoning, attention to detail and careful interpretation of evidence. Some assignments involved complex situations related to employee rights, compensation disputes, and organized regulations withing public institutions. You noticed that law studies often involved long hours of preparation, extensive reading, and structured argument development, which sometimes felt like academic drudgery compared to your earlier expectations of diplomatic work.

Choice 1 : Focus on international legal practice and diplomacy.

Choice 2 : Pursue courtroom litigation and legal advocacy.

Choice 3 : Reconsider academic path.

Join the student political campaign.

You joined the political campaign and quickly adapted to the fast paced environment. You assisted communication strategies, policy discussions and meetings involving local government representatives. The experience really strengthened your leadership and negotiation skills. However, the constant expectations from others and office politics within the team became increasingly exhausting and stressful.

Choice 1 : Continue pursuing diplomatic political work.

Choice 2 : Leave the campaign and focus on academic studies.

Focus on academic studies.

You decided to focus on your academic studies instead of participating in the student political campaign. You spent most of your time attending lectures on international governance, political theory and foreign policy analysis. Your grades improved significantly and several professors recognized your strong analytical skills. However, as time passed, you noticed that many students with practical experience were gaining internship opportunities more easily. You began to feel slightly alienated from classmates who had already started building professional networks in political and diplomatic environments.

Choice 1 : Apply for government internship.

Choice 2 : Do nothing and continue academic studies.

Apply for government internship.

You applied for a government internship in public affairs and international cooperation. After a competitive selection process, you were placed in a busy office where everything moved fast. Emails, meeting and policy documents were constant. You were still trying to adjust to the pace of the environment. During your second week, you became overwhelmed while handling multiple tasks at once. In the rush, you accidentally sent an incorrect document to the wrong department, which caused confusion during an important policy briefing.

Choice 1 : Continue the internship and learn from the mistake.

Choice 2 : Leave the internship.

Continue pursuing diplomatic political work.

You continued working in political environments connected to foreign policy and public affairs. Over time, you developed a strong negotiation and communication skills that later helped you secure a position in an international diplomatic mission.

Choice 1 : Start over

Leave the campaign and focus on academic studies.

The stressful environment and office politics pushed you to step away from campaign work. You returned your attention to academic studies, focusing more heavily on political theory, international governance and of course, diplomacy.

Choice 1 : Focus on academic studies.

Accept diplomatic position abroad.

You accepted a diplomatic position abroad and began working with international representatives on foreign policy and global cooperation initiatives. The experience exposed you to complex negotiations, cultural differences and international political challenges. Although the work was demanding, you successfully built a career in diplomacy! The end.

Choice 1 : Start over

Remain in domestic public affairs.

You chose to remain in domestic public affairs, focusing on national policy development and government relations. Although your work stayed within your own country, you frequently collaborated with international organizations and diplomatic representatives. Your career did not exactly flourish in diplomacy like you originally wanted, but it remained closely connected to global political affairs. The end.

Choice 1 : Start over

Continue the internship and learn from the mistake.

You decided to continue the internship and learn from your mistakes. You gradually adapted to the fast paced environment of public affairs and international cooperation, where deadlines were strict and emails never stopped coming. By the end of your internship you successfully completed your tasks, although you realized that working in government required constant pressure and attention to detail that could be exhausting at times.

Choice 1 : Accept a future in government/diplomatic work.

Choice 2 : Decide the field is not for you

Leave the internship.

You decided to leave the internship after struggling to keep up with the workload. The fast pace of government work, constant documentation, and strict procedures made you realize that this environment was not the right fit at this stage.

Choice 1 : Return to academic studies.

Choice 2 : Drop out.

Return to academic studies.

You returned to your academic studies in political science and completed your degree successfully, although you often joked that you had developed a "permanent fear of unread emails." You found a stable administrative job within the public sector. It was not directly related to diplomacy, but it provided routine, structure and financial stability. At the very least, you have a stable job. The end.

Choice 1 : Start over

Drop out.

You took time to reflect on your experience and reconsider your goals. You realized that diplomacy might not just be your cup of tea, so you dropped out and pursue your hobby full time! Life is always full of surprises isn't it? You sometimes joke with your family that diplomacy might have been easier if it came with fewer emails and more human conversation. The end!

Choice 1 : Start over

Accept a future in government/diplomatic work.

You accepted a future in government and public affairs. Using the experience you gained, you secured an entry-level position in a public administration office supporting international relation projects. You continued building your career in diplomacy related work. The end.

Choice 1 : Start over

Do nothing and continue academic studies.

You decided to continue focusing on your academic studies and completed your degree in political science. You achieved strong academic results and developed a solid understanding of international governance, political theory and foreign policy analysis. However, as graduation approached, you became increasingly aware that many students who had pursued internships or practical experiences had already entered more direct diplomatic or government-related roles. While you were feeling proud of your academic accomplishments, you also experienced a growing sense of alienation from the professional world of diplomacy. After graduation, you accepted an entry-level administrative position in a public service organization. The role was stable and structured, but often routine, and it did not fully reflect your original ambitions in international diplomacy. Sometimes, you found yourself wondering how different your path might have been if you had chosen more practical experience earlier in your studies... Oh, well, at least you have money. The end...

Choice 1 : Start over

Apply for a volunteering abroad program.

You were selected for a volunteering abroad program with the purpose of supporting a humanitarian project in a developing region! You joined the other volunteers who had also volunteered for the international aid work, hoping to gain in-depth experience in international cooperation. At first, you were optimistic about the advantages of working abroad, such as cultural exchange, field experience, and the opportunity to contribute to real-world humanitarian efforts. However, you also quickly noticed the disadvantages, including limited resources, communication barrier and highly unpredictable working conditions. During one mission, logistical issues caused confusion in the aid distribution, making you slightly skeptical about how efficient some international organizations operated in the field.

Choice 1 : Stay and continue volunteering abroad.

Choice 2 : Request to return home.

Join a Model United Nations negotiation program.

You joined the Model United Nations negotiation program, representing a country in simulated international debates. What started as an academic exercise quickly turned into a highly competitive environment, where students treated every session like a real diplomatic crisis! During a major debate, tensions escalated between delegations after a controversial resolution was introduced. The room became louder, arguments overlapped, and the moderator struggled to maintain order. In the middle of the confusion, your speaking time was suddenly called, forcing you to respond under pressure while the debate was still unfolding around you.

Choice 1 : Complete your speech under pressure.

Choice 2 : Lose your temper and demand to be heard.

Stay and continue volunteering abroad.

You stayed and continued volunteering abroad, gaining invaluable in-depth experience in international humanitarian work. Over time, you became more confident working in unpredictable field conditions and collaborating with volunteers from different countries. However, you also began to realize that field volunteering was physically and emotionally demanding. While the experience strengthened your understanding of global issues, it also made you more aware of the gap between humanitarian work and formal diplomatic decision-making. During your time abroad, you were invited to assist in coordination meetings with international organizations, which sparked your interest in transitioning toward more structured diplomatic work than field volunteering.

Choice 1 : Transition into a diplomatic career in international organizations.

Choice 2 : Continue working in long-term humanitarian field missions.

Transition into a diplomatic career in international organizations.

You decided to transition into a diplomatic career within international organizations, using your field related experience to better understand humanitarian policy and global cooperation. Your volunteering background became a strong asset in your diplomatic works, wow! The end.

Choice 1 : Start over

Continue working in long-term humanitarian field missions.

You chose to remain in a long-term field volunteering, working directly in humanitarian missions abroad. Although the work was challenging and less structured, it gave you a strong sense of purpose and real world impact! The end.

Choice 1 : Start over

Request to return home.

You decided to return home after the experience, reflecting on both advantages and disadvantages of volunteering abroad. Although you appreciated the purpose of the mission, you realized that long-term field volunteering might not be the right path for you. You returned to your studies with a clearer sense of direction, avoiding what some described as a potential dead-end job in a temporary field volunteering roles. The end...

Choice 1 : Start over

Lose your temper and demand to be heard.

You raised your voice and told the room to be quiet in order to gain attention. What were you thinking!? The room went briefly silent, and all eyes turned towards you, creating an awkward and intense moment before the fierce debate resumed. So, embarrassing... you wanted to floor to swallow you whole! After the session ended, you reflected on what had happened and felt overwhelmed by the pressure of the chaos of the environment. You realized that this kind of competitive and high-stress setting did not suit you. You decided to focus more on your academic studies and step back from extracurricular activities. The end...yikes!

Choice 1 : Start over

Complete your speech under pressure.

You chose to continue and complete your speech despite the chaos in the room. Although interruptions made it difficult, you managed to deliver your intervention under pressure and finish your argument. After the session, you realized that you were able to stay composed in a highly competitive diplomatic environment. The experience strengthened your interest in international negotiation and policy work. After graduating in International Relations, you applied for opportunities in government and international organizations, using your Model UN experiences as evidence of your ability to perform under pressure. The end!

Choice 1 : Start over

Focus on international legal practice and diplomacy.

You decided to focus more on international legal practice, connecting your studies to diplomacy and social justice systems. After graduating, you successfully built a career in international law and gradually progressed into diplomatic and policy related work within international organizations. You successfully integrated the diplomatic world, so proud of you! The end.

Choice 1 : Start over

Pursue courtroom litigation and legal advocacy.

You chose to pursue courtroom litigation, strengthening your ability to construct legal arguments and analyze complex cases. After graduating, you realized you were more drawn to courtroom work than diplomacy and followed a new professional path in legal advocacy, focusing on litigation and case representation. Good for you! The end.

Choice 1 : Start over

Reconsider academic path.

Gosh the workload is so tiring! You decided that law was not the right long-term fit and shifted toward broader studies in international relations and political science keeping your career options open. The end.

Choice 1 : Start over