Tag: Education

IEDP, IEDP 25-26

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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IEDP, IEDP 24-25, IEDP Life

Farewell, IEDP Blog!

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!

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By Regions, Europe, IEDP, IEDP 23-24, IEDP Spotlight, Internship

Internship Insight – Shi

Shi interned at UNESCO Paris, gaining firsthand experience in global policymaking and international cooperation. In this blog, she shares her insights into working at the heart of an international institution, the lessons she learned, and what it’s like to live and work in the City of Love. Paris was sunny in June. I was mingling with the mass of tourists who had come to the … Continue reading Internship Insight – Shi

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IEDP, IEDP Alumni, IEDP Spotlight

Alumni in Focus – IEDP

IEDP alums are out in the world making things happen – shaping policy, leading programs, and driving change. Check out our Alumni in Focus series to see where their journeys have taken them! Micaela Wensjoe (2015) When I finished the program, almost 10 years ago, I went back home to Peru to work in education policy. Right after the program, I joined a team working on … Continue reading Alumni in Focus – IEDP

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IEDP, IEDP 24-25, IEDP Life

Life as a Graduate Residential Advisor at Harnwell College House

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

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IEDP, IEDP 24-25, IEDP Spotlight, Our Journeys to IEDP

Meet Sara – UNESCO Fellow ’24

For this blog, I sat down with Sara, one of our two UNESCO Fellows for the 2024/25 cohort, alongside Nene. Originally from Palestine, Sara brings a wealth of experience from her diverse educational and professional background. As a friend and fellow student, I’ve learned a lot from our conversations over the past semester and am grateful for the eye-opening exchanges we’ve had, which even this … Continue reading Meet Sara – UNESCO Fellow ’24

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IEDP, IEDP 24-25, IEDP Spotlight

Spotlight on our Faculty – Dr. Amrit Thapa

In this interview, Dr. Thapa shares his journey to the IEDP, the experiences that shaped his career, and his unique research interests. Read on to learn more! How and why did you join IEDP? After earning my PhD, I became a Research Director at the National School Climate Center in New York. I took leading roles in evaluating school climate projects and developing instruments on … Continue reading Spotlight on our Faculty – Dr. Amrit Thapa

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IEDP, IEDP 24-25, IEDP Life

Settling in – Days in the Life of an IEDP student

As I am still settling in, I wanted to take you along on a few days in my life as an IEDP student at GSE. I usually start my day with a quick check of my emails, Slack, and Canvas to check my schedule for the day and make sure I did everything I was supposed to do. There might be some last-minute tasks as … Continue reading Settling in – Days in the Life of an IEDP student

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