Jun 14The Experiment through the years: A photo essay depicting the power of study abroadSince 1932, The Experiment in International Living has sent high school-aged youth from the United States around the world on unforgettable educational exchanges. Over the sweep of nine decades, these Experimenters have exemplified the words of Experiment founder Dr. Donald Watt: People learn to live together by living together. This…Youth Exchange4 min read
Jun 7Study abroad sector lags on sustainability, research showsWorld Learning program officer and SIT alumna provides five steps that can advance the field — Megan Zacher, a senior program officer with World Learning’s IDEAS program, completed her MA in Sustainable Development with SIT Graduate Institute in May 2022. This post is a summary of her capstone research. Visit the SIT Capstone Collection to read her full findings. By Megan Zacher As a result of…Study Abroad6 min read
May 27Ten principles for designing online and blended trainingWorld Learning provides best practices to create greater impact for virtual programming — Online experiential learning has been a key feature of World Learning programming for more than a decade. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when online programming became essential to reach participants around the world, our education and exchange experts were at the ready. …Online Training5 min read
Published in World Learning Celebrates 90 Years·May 390th Anniversary Art Auction: A Story Behind the ArtWorld Learning is celebrating its 90th Anniversary by holding a virtual art auction featuring artwork by alumni from across the World Learning family. Shirley Triano is a School for International Training (SIT) alumna who submitted her artwork for bidding, which runs from April 29 to May 13, followed by a…Study Abroad4 min read
Apr 27SIT TESOL Certificate Alum Emma Symanski Publishes Book on Teaching English through PhotographyWhen Emma Symanski entered Hampshire College in 2017, she had no interest in teaching English. Little did she know, a suggestion to complete SIT Graduate Institute’s TESOL certificate would transform her undergraduate studies — and lead to the publication of her book, “Teaching English Through a Photographic Lens.” Like countless…Tesol5 min read
Published in World Learning Celebrates 90 Years·Apr 20Meet the Pollaks: How Three Generations of Experimenters Kept their Learning Legacy AliveMeet the Pollaks, a family boasting three generations of Experimenters spanning more than 50 years. Their experiences, while each unique, all speak to the power of Experiment founder Dr. Donald Watt’s early vision: People learn to live together by living together. Jean (deBeer) Pollak, France 1946 and Group Leader France…World Learning10 min read
Apr 14Expert Voices: The Continued Value of Exchange Programs in Today’s WorldWe spoke with Melissa Oppenheimer, World Learning’s associate vice president of Global Programs, to ask her about exchange programs and their role in the diplomatic process today. She shared her thoughts on this and more, including what the last three feet of diplomacy means, how exchange programs can help in…Youth Empowerment7 min read
Published in Quality Instruction Towards Access and Basic Education Improvement (QITABI)·Apr 6QITABI 2 Helps Lebanon’s Ministry of Education Open 302 Public Schools to Prepare 30,000 Students in Summer 2021On a hot August morning in summer 2021, more than 50 students between the ages of six and 12 gathered on the sidewalk next to the locked doors of a small primary public school in the outskirts of the Bekaa Governorate. Students walked around smiling, eagerly waiting for 8 o’clock…Lebanon3 min read
Mar 29Part Two: Staff Reflections in Honor of Women’s History MonthDuring Women’s History Month, World Learning spoke again with some of our extraordinary staff who are making history today through their work, their thinking, and their actions. Here’s what they shared. Amirah Nelson Program Officer, Exchange and Training UnitFulbright4 min read
Mar 25World Learning and SIT Celebration Marks Afghan New Year, New Vermont BeginningsNew and long-time Vermonters came together with friends and supporters March 20 at World Learning and the School for International Training for a celebration of Nowruz, a secular new year celebrated in Afghanistan, Iran, much of Central Asia, and beyond. …Refugees4 min read
