IEDP, IEDP 23-24, IEDP Spotlight, Our Journeys to IEDP

Malawi Fellow Chipiliro Kasiyamphanje on his Journey to the IEDP & Reflections on his First Semester

For this feature, Chippie wanted to focus on the set of conditions, considerations, and aspirations that ultimately led him to apply to and enroll in the IEDP. Chippie is from Malawi, a place he always reminds us is famously known as the Warm Heart of Africa. His roots are in Blantyre, in the Southern region of the country, where he conducted most of his studies. … Continue reading Malawi Fellow Chipiliro Kasiyamphanje on his Journey to the IEDP & Reflections on his First Semester

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Europe, IEDP, IEDP 23-24, Internship

IEDP VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Radhika Mittal on her internship at UNESCO Paris

What does your daily work life look like on Internship? As an intern at UNESCO Paris, most days start with catching up on emails and keeping a close track of the work I am due to deliver. There are days when I find myself working on only one project and days when my work tracker sheet is put to the test. My tasks range from conducting … Continue reading IEDP VOICES FROM THE FIELD: Radhika Mittal on her internship at UNESCO Paris

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IEDP, IEDP 23-24, IEDP Life

On Celebrations and New Beginnings

I have been fully disregarding this Happy New Year rule and have been wishing, “Happy New Year” to everyone I haven’t seen since 2023. I’ll continue to do so through the end of January, so be warned. Happy New Year, everyone! We just finished the first week of the Spring semester. It’s an incredible irony to be speaking so much of being in the spring … Continue reading On Celebrations and New Beginnings

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Another Wednesday as an IEDP Student

8:00am Wakeup & Prep for the Day with Cafecito I try to be up and drinking my coffee by 8:00am. My morning routine this day consisted of making a to-go breakfast smoothie, packing lunch and getting out the door as fast as I could. 9:00pm Morning Library Session I rushed out not because of class or prior commitment, but because I’ve noticed that I’m way … Continue reading Another Wednesday as an IEDP Student

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IEDP, IEDP 23-24, IEDP Spotlight

UNESCO Fellow Rima on Research Opportunities at Penn, TikTok and Dumpster Greenhouses

For this month’s student spotlight, I sat with Rima, our second IEDP UNESCO ‘23/’24 fellow and first-year master’s student from Syria whose interdisciplinary interests in psychology and education have brought her to the IEDP. Rima is laser-focused on pursuing a career in Clinical Psychology in order to offer mental health and special education support to underprivileged and underrepresented communities, including Syrian refugee populations. While we’re … Continue reading UNESCO Fellow Rima on Research Opportunities at Penn, TikTok and Dumpster Greenhouses

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IEDP 23-24

In Defense of The Minimum: In Conversation with Fulbright Recipient Fatima

Tolulope Olasewere In this issue of our In Conversation With series, I got to speak with first-year IEDPer Fatima. She is brilliant, thoughtful and funny, and it is my pleasure to share a little bit of our conversation with you. In this conversation, we talk about the continuous impermanence of home, the philosophy of recognizing and celebrating the minimum, and the life-saving value of one … Continue reading In Defense of The Minimum: In Conversation with Fulbright Recipient Fatima

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The Sky Is No Longer the Limit: In Conversation with UNESCO Fellow ’23 Umar

Tolulope Olasewere Initially, I was going to title this series “IEDP Student Profiles.” I sat with that title for weeks, and before tonight I did not really understand why it did not feel right. In the past, when writing profiles, I have sent out Google Forms or Google Docs with questions for the person of interest to respond to. And then I would take those … Continue reading The Sky Is No Longer the Limit: In Conversation with UNESCO Fellow ’23 Umar

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IEDP 23-24, Our Journeys to IEDP

Introducing the 2023 IEDP Cohort!

& all the ways we said goodbye. Hi everyone, I’m Jes and I will be your default narrator this year! Our semester began just 4 weeks ago. I’m still getting to know my cohort mates and all the ways our individual paths have converged at the IEDP. Together, we represent 16 countries spread across 3 continents and speak over 20 languages. Not only do we … Continue reading Introducing the 2023 IEDP Cohort!

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IEDP, IEDP 22-23, IEDP Life, Our Journeys to IEDP

A Message For Future IEDPers: With Love, From the GAs

Dear Readers, We are done with two wonderful semesters of the IEDP and are unable to fathom how quickly it went by. Some of us are gearing up for Summer courses, some are planning itineraries for their internships, and some are graduating already! It is a bittersweet feeling; we are excited about thriving in the world outside of Penn and also nostalgic about our memories … Continue reading A Message For Future IEDPers: With Love, From the GAs

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The UNESCO HQ Internship Experience

Dawn Adrian I remember when Dr. Neuman called me into her office regarding internship matching, she asked me if I was still interested in indigenous education and I said ‘Yes!’. Next thing I knew, I was matched with the Inclusive and Gender Equality team in the Education Sector of UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. A Parisian summer? Let’s go! I remember my first day at … Continue reading The UNESCO HQ Internship Experience

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