Aug 2IVLP migration delegates visit new model in U.S. refugee resettlementA U.S. Department of State-sponsored delegation of 10 migration professionals from Central and South America came to Vermont recently to learn about a landmark program that is changing the paradigm for refugee resettlement in the United States. The delegation, part of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) administered by World…Ivlp8 min read
Jul 20Young citizens are at the forefront of changeThroughout the world, it is often youth who are driving democratic reform, economic growth, and social change in their communities and countries. Using a combination of traditional civic tools such as protests and campaigns and more innovative approaches like social media memes, passionate youth are activating their networks to tackle…Mongolia4 min read
Jul 8Looking at our organization and the world through a DEIA+ lensWorld Learning’s Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Wagaye Johannes shares how her new role ties into World Learning’s exchange program design, what to keep in mind when applying a DEIA+ lens to programming, and why it’s important to diversify program participants. This article originally appeared as a Global TIES…Inclusion4 min read
Published in World Learning Celebrates 90 Years·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. They created institutional best practices for online programs across…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
