Applying for jobs is tough. Applying for jobs during COVID is a nightmare. But finding the perfect fit is possible, as proven by two yPIE board members. Kristen Geatz joined the National Public Education Support Fund as an Executive and Operations Assistant in August. Richard Bobo recently took a position as a Full-Stack Software Engineer […]
Beginner’s guide to the four phases of preparing for a virtual event: design for online, draft a plan, test and practice, and communicate with attendees.
Membership in yPIE offers many professional opportunities: networking with peers, speaker series featuring experts from the field, and guest blogging to share your expertise with the world. But once per year, yPIE opens applications to join our Board of Directors to take charge of your professional development. Joining the yPIE Board is an opportunity for […]
yPIE is proud to have a wide variety of fields and experiences represented by our members. We are starting a Member Spotlight series in our blog to highlight our individual members and celebrate the diversity in our membership. Since the mission of this organization includes making connections between like-minded professionals in international education, we encourage […]
Study abroad isn’t only for students! Read about Rachel Gordon’s experience on the Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) Seminar.
Resolutions and intention-setting for a new year do not just apply to our personal life – we can also set goals for our professional development.
Happy new year everyone! I previously wrote “15 Tips to Survive Graduate School While Working Full-Time” as a reflection on my first semester trying to balance school and work. This post continues the rhythm from Part I and is based on the mistakes I made and all the strategies I’ve learned along the way to […]
To kick off International Education Week 2017, yPIE DC highlighted innovations in international education. Virtual exchange programs designed to promote citizen diplomacy seemed like a great innovation to yPIE DC Board Member Stephanie Blochinger. She interviewed Paul Lachelier, the founder of Learning Life, to learn more about a new virtual exchange initiative that supports international […]
Membership means something different all of our student and professional members. What will it mean to you? What opportunities exist for you to do more?
By: Stephanie Blochinger yPIE: Young Professionals in International Education in DC is pleased to announce your 2017-18 Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization and the implementation of yPIE’s mission. The Board aims to connect young professionals through networking events, workshops and other professional development opportunities. This year, […]