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 🧡
In this blog article, you will hear from IEDP second year student, Shelly Lee who shares about her experience pursuing the Early Childhood Education and Family Studies (ECEFS) Academic Certificate. This program prepares students to work in the early childhood education sector through providing a focused curriculum and hands-on experience. IEDP students pursuing the ECEFS Academic Certificate have been able to smoothly integrate the certificate’s … Continue reading Interested in Early Childhood Education? Learn More About the ECEFS Academic Certificate From IEDP Student, Shelly Lee
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
The spring semester is over, all assignments are written and graded, the 2nd years, including a few from my cohort, have already graduated. Our last semester was filled with firsts and lasts, and this photo dump will take you on a little memory tour through our spring semester over Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl, CIES, concerts, half-marathons, Easter, in-class presentations, the spring gala, work sessions, … Continue reading Farewell, IEDP Blog!
As our time as a cohort is coming to an end, I asked my fellow cohort members what in their IEDP journey supported them the most. Watch the video to see their answers. Following that, I want to give a big shout-out to a few people in IEDP that supported me most throughout the year. First, Lauren, our incredible program manager, who is always there … Continue reading What supported you the most in your IEDP-journey?
When I was looking for housing a year ago, this blog post from my 2nd years was extremely helpful and supportive. I hope it can also help you, incoming IEDPer, to navigate the stressful house search. We are looking forward to meeting you! Thinking back to the beginning of this year, I remember my peers sharing how the experience of finding housing from abroad at … Continue reading REPOST – Finding Housing in Philly: A Collection of Advice, Resources and Experiences
An essential part of our program is participating in volunteer opportunities that our program, GSE, and Penn offer. It is a great chance for us to get to know projects for the communities in Philly. During the past two semesters, there were a lot of different projects our cohort volunteered with, and I want to highlight a few of them with this blog. At the … Continue reading IEDP Volunteers
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
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
The International Educational Development Program 