Exploring the World through IDSVA: A Unique Learning Experience that Takes You Places
IDSVA is a unique institution that provides students with a rich and intense learning experience without the traditional campus setting. Recent residencies in Mexico City, Athens, and Marrakech have allowed students to study and engage in challenging conversations with fellow participants around the world.
One student, Maggie McKee, appreciated IDSVA’s structure because it allowed her to continue working as an international teacher while pursuing her studies. The online format combined with intensive residencies was the perfect balance for her lifestyle and commitments. Similarly, Monica Bryant from Cohort ’21 praised the program for its hybrid nature, describing it as the ideal PhD program she would create herself.
For Rikiesha Metzger, a PhD candidate in Cohort ’19, the blend of online coursework and in-person residencies at IDSVA has taken her on a captivating journey across the world. Amy Schuessler expressed gratitude for the opportunity to travel and study in unique locations like Mexico City, emphasizing the magical experience it provided. Elliot Bowers from Cohort ’21 shared how privileged he feels to study and engage in challenging conversations with fellow participants in amazing and beautiful places around the world through IDSVA.
These testimonials showcase the transformative and enriching experience that IDSVA offers to its students. If you are interested in learning more about this program, book a conversation with Molly Davis, Director of Admissions. Applications for enrollment in 2024 are now open, so email info@idsva.edu for more information on how you can be part of this unique learning community.
