Field Work: Eight Students Interning with UNICEF
| by Stephen Diehl
Through an exclusive agreement with the United Nations Children’s Fund, a record number of Institute students are gaining experiential learning at the highest levels.
Experiential Learning and Study Abroad News
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From Nairobi to Tokyo: IPSS and IEM Practicum Internships Announced
For fall 2022, a total of 44 students will participate in our distinguished semester-long experiential learning programs. Students will work around the globe with organizations making a positive impact in various industries while continuing their studies here at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
Environmental Policy Students Win Competitive Fellowships and Scholarships
| by Jason Warburg and Edy Rhodes
Students in the International Environmental Policy program were awarded numerous fellowships and scholarships that will support field research and learning opportunities around the world.
How I Got Hired: Program Manager, the Waitt Institute
| by Emily Stokes
International Environmental Policy alumna Emily Stokes describes how checking job boards, taking advantage of IPSS, and working the MIIS network led to her current job.
Field Work: Bridget Mulkerin Helps Combat Food Insecurity
| by Stephen Diehl
The IEP candidate and Peace Corps alum is helping combat food insecurity through her International Professional Service Semester with the California nonprofit Valley Verde.
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Field Work: Daron McDonnaugh Works on Hunger and Nutrition in Liberia
| by Stephen Diehl
Now in his fourth semester of the International Policy and Development program, McDonnaugh is gaining professional experience with a leading aid organization while exercising his lifelong passion for service.
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Students Gain Real-World Experience through Spring Practicum Courses
| by Mary Zuccarello
Through semester-long practicum, students take on internships, jobs, and consultancies that allow them to apply skills and knowledge gained through their prior coursework in a professional setting. These experiential learning courses serve as stepping-stones to their future careers.
Field Work: Student Alex Patton Tackles Small Arms and Light Weapons Reduction with the UN
| by Stephen Diehl and Andrew Cassel
A fourth-semester International Policy and Development student, Patton is gaining professional experience through her practicum with the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs.
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