From March 22 to 26, we attended the CIES conference in Chicago — a week full of insightful conversations, inspiring projects and research, and meaningful connections. We had the chance to support our faculty, alumni, and friends, all while exploring a (surprisingly!) clean and welcoming city. Come along and experience CIES through our photo highlights! Continue reading CIES in pictures
Shi interned at UNESCO Paris, gaining firsthand experience in global policymaking and international cooperation. In this blog, she shares her insights into working at the heart of an international institution, the lessons she learned, and what it’s like to live and work in the City of Love. Paris was sunny in June. I was mingling with the mass of tourists who had come to the … Continue reading Internship Insight – Shi
IEDP alums are out in the world making things happen – shaping policy, leading programs, and driving change. Check out our Alumni in Focus series to see where their journeys have taken them! Micaela Wensjoe (2015) When I finished the program, almost 10 years ago, I went back home to Peru to work in education policy. Right after the program, I joined a team working on … Continue reading Alumni in Focus – IEDP
For more insight into recent internships, I spoke with Joy, Bin, Sveta, and Chippie, who all interned in Sub-Saharan Africa. Join them as they share their unique experiences beyond the United States in this blog and the next. Bin – UNESCO IIEP, Dakar, Senegal In the fall semester of 2024, I went to Senegal for an internship at UNESCO IIEP. Having already lived in Senegal … Continue reading Internship Insights – Sub-Saharan Africa 2
For more insight into recent internships, I spoke with Joy, Bin, Sveta, and Chippie, who all interned in Sub-Saharan Africa. Join them as they share their unique experiences beyond the United States in this blog and the next. Joy – UNESCO IICBA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Hello, I’m Joy (Ye Yuan). I completed my IEDP internship at UNESCO IICBA, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital. During … Continue reading Internship Insights – Sub-Saharan Africa 1
Nicole, an IEDP alumna who graduated in December, joins us on the blog to share insights from her summer internship in Brazil. Read on to learn more about her experience! I interned at UNESCO Brazil‘s National Office in Brasília as the sole intern for the Education sector from May until August of 2024. I chose Brazil as I had background knowledge of their education system … Continue reading Internship Insight – Nicole
At the University of Pennsylvania, each College House has a distinct culture, programming, and set of expectations for its residential advisors (RAs). As a Graduate Residential Advisor (GRA) at Harnwell College House, I’ve found the experience to be both incredibly rewarding and time-consuming. If you’re considering applying for an RA or GRA position, here’s an inside look at what the role entails, how to apply, … Continue reading Life as a Graduate Residential Advisor at Harnwell College House
Almost a month late and already back in university mode, I want to welcome everybody back for the Spring Semester. We were thrilled to see each other again! We have already met the returning 2nd years and started new classes with new professors. After the sick season is slowly ending, we are getting used to being back on campus, enjoying the offered events, and worrying … Continue reading Welcome back – Spring Semester 2025
For this blog, I sat down with Sara, one of our two UNESCO Fellows for the 2024/25 cohort, alongside Nene. Originally from Palestine, Sara brings a wealth of experience from her diverse educational and professional background. As a friend and fellow student, I’ve learned a lot from our conversations over the past semester and am grateful for the eye-opening exchanges we’ve had, which even this … Continue reading Meet Sara – UNESCO Fellow ’24
Time passed by so fast, and it seems like yesterday that we only got to know each other at Orientation. We all started happy and motivated and learned fast to rely on Celsius and friends to complete the assignments. But that never kept us from enjoying every stressless minute and bringing the semester with a beautiful Christmas party, last-class potlucks, and a Christmas market visit … Continue reading End of Fall Semster 2024
The International Educational Development Program 