Category: IEDP 25-26

IEDP, IEDP 25-26, IEDP Life

Top 10 Tips for Navigating the Graduate School Application Process

Happy New Year! As the IEDP priority application deadline of February 1 quickly approaches (although rolling admissions remain open as space permits), I wanted to share ten tips for navigating the application process. For first-gen applicants, international applicants, and those from other marginalized communities, the process of applying for graduate school can be incredibly daunting. Being first-gen myself, I can vividly remember my own sleepless … Continue reading Top 10 Tips for Navigating the Graduate School Application Process

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IEDP 25-26, IEDP Life

A Day in the Life of an IEDP Student: 🧡Friendsgiving Edition 🧡

IEDP never stops even during Thanksgiving! It has been a crazy semester and we have been busy with assignments and group projects; however, that does not mean that we do nothing fun. In fact, I love my cohort for holding so many diverse activities that makes our cohort bond tighter. I really feel close to my cohort and I truly happy to be the GA … Continue reading A Day in the Life of an IEDP Student: 🧡Friendsgiving Edition 🧡

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From Blantyre, Malawi to the IEDP: Juston Vizyalona’s Journey in International Educational Development

This week, I am excited to introduce you to my friend and IEDP student, Juston Vizyalona. Originally from the city of Blantyre in Southern Malawi, Juston brings over a decade of experience in international educational development and most recently, joined the IEDP this year on a prestigious scholarship. Throughout the fall semester, I have learned so much from Juston and hope you do too through … Continue reading From Blantyre, Malawi to the IEDP: Juston Vizyalona’s Journey in International Educational Development

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Glimpses into the Life of an IEDP Student on a Fall Day

As a first-gen student who really had no idea what a day in graduate school would look like prior to this semester, I found myself reading nearly every single IEDP “day in the life” blog article around this time last year. And so to pay it forward, I wanted to share some snapshots from a day in my own life this fall semester. Although it … Continue reading Glimpses into the Life of an IEDP Student on a Fall Day

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Introducing the 2025-2026 IEDP Cohort & Greetings from the Program Graduate Assistants

Hello everyone! My name is Anny, a first year IEDP student and one of the five graduate assistants for the program. Throughout this year, you will be frequently hearing my voice, alongside the voices of many guests, in this blog.  Today, I am absolutely thrilled to introduce you to …drum roll, please… the 2025-2026 IEDP cohort. We are tied to be the largest cohort in … Continue reading Introducing the 2025-2026 IEDP Cohort & Greetings from the Program Graduate Assistants

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