Professional Opportunities for Political Science Graduates

Johnny Amartey Nuno-Amarteifio works as chief executive officer and managing director at Ramel International Group in Accra, Ghana. Since joining the company in 2011, the company has expanded by 600 percent. Johnny Amartey Nuno-Amarteifio earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Davidson College in North Carolina.

Political science degrees can be earned at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels and allow students to gain a better understanding of government and the internal workings of various political bodies. Although many students choose to study political science to be well informed of politics and government, they may not be sure what type of profession to pursue.

Considering the nature of political science courses, many graduates gain employment within the local, state, or national government. Some students, however, prefer to pair their degree in political science with another field of study in order to broaden their professional prospects. A juris doctor, for example, allows a political scientist to practice law with a specialty in government activities. With a degree in journalism, a political science graduate can write for a newspaper or magazine on a variety of government-related topics. Graduates may also earn a teaching degree and educate others on the field of political science.

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From the Desk of Amartey Nuno-Amarteifio: The Many Benefits of Reading

Just as your body needs exercise to perform at its peak, the mind can be trained to operate at maximum efficiency, too. One fun and simple way to do this is by reading regularly. Listed below are some of the benefits of picking up a good book, a magazine, or another form of the written word on a regular basis.

Stress Reduction: Reading for pleasure can provide a great distraction for a particularly vexing problem, and also relieves day-to-day stress.

Increased Vocabulary: Reading exposes you to new words and reinforces your knowledge of other words that you may not often use.

Better Memory: The old adage “use it or lose it” applies to your memory too. Reading forces you to remember the text and utilize that memory to make sense of future passages, actively engaging your brain.

Get Smart, Stay Smart: Studies have shown that those who read regularly display higher intelligence and have higher grade point averages than those who do not.

About Amartey Nuno-Amarteifio: A frequent reader with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Davidson College, Mr. Nuno-Amarteifio has been Chief Executive Officer of Ramel International Group since January of 2011.

Amartey Nuno-Amarteifio: Visiting Accra

Situated on Ghana’s Atlantic coast, Accra offers visitors a range of attractions in a city distinguished by its combination of both old and new.

Accra provides a home to The Du Bois Memorial Center for Pan-Africa Culture, which houses manuscripts and research by W. E. B. DuBois, an African-American historian, writer, sociologist, and civil rights activist. DuBois and his wife are enshrined at their home, now deemed a national monument.

At the markets of Accra, travelers shop for souvenirs, artifacts, traditional textiles, clothing, and more. Local markets include the Makola Shopping Mall, Agbogbloshie Market, and Kaneshie Market Complex.

The National Museum offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy a range of interesting exhibits and a collection of historical treasures reflecting the area’s historical and cultural heritage from prehistoric times. The Accra Zoo houses monkeys, leopards, snakes, crocodiles, lions, and more.

Other attractions include Osu Castle, Shai Resource Reserve, The George Padmore Research Library on Africa Affairs, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and Independence Square.

Amartey Nuno-Amarteifio serves as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Ramel International Group, a travel and tour agency based in Accra.

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