Breaking Barriers: IDSVA’s Hybrid Approach Offers Unmatched Learning Experience

IDSVA is a unique institution that operates without a campus, existing wherever its students and faculty are. The program has recently held residencies in Mexico City, Athens, and Marrakech, providing a rich and intense learning experience for those involved. Students have shared their thoughts on the program and its structure, highlighting the benefits of a hybrid approach that combines online coursework with in-person residencies around the world.

Maggie McKee, a PhD candidate in Cohort ’20, appreciated IDSVA’s structure because it allowed her to continue working as an international teacher while pursuing her studies. She found the online format, combined with intensive residencies, to be a perfect balance that fit 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, another PhD candidate from Cohort ’20, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to travel and study in unique locations like Mexico City, emphasizing the magical experience it provides.

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 intrigued by IDSVA’s approach and want to learn more about this unique institution without a campus or traditional classroom setting, book a conversation with Molly Davis, Director of Admissions today! Applications for enrollment in 2024 are now open; email info@idsva.edu for more information on how you can be part of this exciting learning community!