Whenever my supervisor and I would casually talk about the “NGCN program”, she would tell me that I was meant to be among the team who implements it. In fact, I was planning to do a summer internship before a change of plans. Little did I know at the time that another change of plans was also taking place at World Learning where the launch … Continue reading A Pilot Virtual Exchange Program
After spending almost two years in Philadelphia, the nation’s first capital, time has come for me to move to the actual capital city of the United States: Washington D.C. The day I was leaving Philly, I had mixed feelings: Undoubtedly, I was excited about the new adventure, all the opportunities that lie ahead. Yet, I did feel a bit emotional seeing the center city’s iconic … Continue reading Off to another Capital City
Note from the IEDP Blog manager: all IEDP students are required to take Proseminar. This course, which is currently split across two semesters, equips us with a critical lens to the field of development, provides professional development opportunities, and has projects reflective of those that we will need to produce in our future careers. In the following blog post, first-year IEDP student Soumya Mittal reflects … Continue reading Technical Proposal: A Reflection
Since arriving in Malawi, I have constantly heard the phrase that Malawi is the ‘Warm Heard of Africa’. Over the past three months as I reflect on my internship and the people I have met and the experiences I have had, I have realized that truly it is the Warm Heart of Africa. From day one, I was welcomed with open arms by nearly … Continue reading The Warm Heart of Africa
It has now been just over 2 months here in Malawi, I have had lots of diverse learning opportunities in fact since writing my last blog I have been much busier than expected, particularly since my first month here was a little slower. The main project I am working through at the organization is based on Tax justice and the provision of gender-responsive public services … Continue reading Managing in Malawi
Time flies, I have been working as an intern in Beijing office over two months. Let me introduce what I have done at work so far. Our geographical scope contains East Asian Countries (China, Japan, Mongolia, South Korea). We organized and participated a number of meetings, workshops and events related to education impact in these regions. My job is to assist to contact the participants … Continue reading About my work in Beijing office
Reflecting on the UPenn-IEDP-UNESCO journey 2018-2019. Continue reading Adieu to a journey of two years…
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
“I share my story here today for every girl and every boy in Jamaica who is subjected to sexual violence, and they are everywhere. There are children who are keeping horrible secrets in Upper St. Andrew, in downtown Kingston, and all across rural Jamaica” As I listened to Shaneille speak, my eyes welled up with tears. Her voice, steady and unwavering, commanded the great room … Continue reading Witnessing History in Jamaica
Brandon: Thanks for being interviewed today, Ailing. For today, we’re focusing on things that you do outside of courses that complement your interest. Can you tell me a little bit about what you’re doing outside of the IEDP at Penn? Ailing: I am doing a research assistantship job. I do research on children’s social and emotional abilities in China. I observe some behavioral videos of … Continue reading Bread, Butter, and Resumé Boost 2.1: Research on Child Development
The International Educational Development Program 