Day in the Life of an IEDPer, Literally 2.4: All Things Wonderful

This past week has been an extravaganza of food, friends, and more food. While many from the cohort took off over thanksgiving break, some of us stayed back and made the most of things happening on campus, and beyond. 7:30AM: Walked to the Thanksgiving Parade with Brandon and Kelsey The streets, usually bustling with people walking briskly to class and work, are eerily empty. Kelsey, … Continue reading Day in the Life of an IEDPer, Literally 2.4: All Things Wonderful

Day in the Life of an IEDPer, Literally 2.3: Classes, Food, and Extracurriculars

Brandon Darr 7:00AM: Since I used to be a teacher, I usually wake up pretty early. I don’t normally grab breakfast at home, but writing this blog post helps me to get into this old habit of yogurt and granola. As I start my day, I re-assess what I have to do for the day, read over emails and Slack notifications, and review assignments. 8:15AM: … Continue reading Day in the Life of an IEDPer, Literally 2.3: Classes, Food, and Extracurriculars

A Day in the Life of an IEDPer, Literally 2.2: Tuesdays with T-Pickles, Dr. Thapa, and Talks

Kelsey is a first-year student in the IEDP, originally from Miami, Florida. After her BA in International Relations at Ohio Wesleyan University, Kelsey led service-learning programs for a non-profit in Haiti. Most recently, Kelsey worked in Washington, DC, as a student advisor for the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Program, and a program manager for the U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Scholarship Program. Kelsey is … Continue reading A Day in the Life of an IEDPer, Literally 2.2: Tuesdays with T-Pickles, Dr. Thapa, and Talks

A Day in the Life of an IEDPer 2.1: Once Upon a Wednesday

By Maryann Dreas-Shaikha Maryann is a first-year student in the IEDP. She has returned to the U.S. after teaching English, literature and Model United Nations, and training teachers in pedagogy and formative assessment, in Pakistan and the Republic of Georgia. She misses her students and teachers, but hopes this academic hiatus will equip her with the skills to achieve meaningful change for more people than … Continue reading A Day in the Life of an IEDPer 2.1: Once Upon a Wednesday