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IEDP, IEDP Spotlight, IEDP 25-26

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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By Regions, Europe, IEDP, IEDP 24-25, IEDP Life, IEDP Spotlight

Interested in Early Childhood Education? Learn More About the ECEFS Academic Certificate From IEDP Student, Shelly Lee

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

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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

REPOST – Finding Housing in Philly: A Collection of Advice, Resources and Experiences 

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 

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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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Africa, By Regions, IEDP, IEDP 23-24, Internship

Internship Insights – Sub-Saharan Africa 1

For more insight into recent internships, I spoke with Joy, Bin, Sveta, and Chippie, who all interned in Sub-Saharan Africa. Join them as they share their unique experiences beyond the United States in this blog and the next. Joy – UNESCO IICBA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Hello, I’m Joy (Ye Yuan). I completed my IEDP internship at UNESCO IICBA, located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital. During … Continue reading Internship Insights – Sub-Saharan Africa 1

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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 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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