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While my undergraduate degrees were in Political Science and Anthropology, I have always been fascinated by the interdisciplinary field of Education Studies. I knew that I wanted to pursue further studies—perhaps even a PhD—but I was unsure that I had the required skills and a somewhat clearly

My journey into the Global and Comparative Education program is a bit unique from others. To begin, I came to º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø a year before the GCE program, as an M.A. student in the East Asian Studies department. Before my arrival, I served in South Korea’s mandatory military service and nurtured a strong

Before coming to º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø, I was a secondary school teacher in South Korea, teaching Korean language, ethics, and pedagogy. During this time, I also led school initiatives on EdTech, digital literacy, and citizenship education. I later worked as a Program Specialist at the Korean National Commission

After completing my undergraduate degree, I began a two-year research stint at universities in Irvine and Beijing, concentrating on parent-child shared reading in EFL settings and comparative studies between Arab and Chinese education systems. My belief in the power of education to change the world

I chose to pursue my master’s at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø Graduate School of Education when I realized that shaping education policy and development was the path I wanted to dedicate my career to. With over six years of experience in social investment and public policy—supporting governments in developing and

During the final year of my BA in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) from Capilano University in British Columbia, Canada, I knew that my educational journey was far from over. While completing my undergraduate studies I worked as an Educational Assistant in a local elementary school, a

Reflecting on my time at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø’s Graduate School of Education brings a flood of emotions and a deep sense of gratitude. It was more than just educational curiosity that led me to the International Education Policy Analysis (IEPA) program; it was a profound commitment to understanding and tackling

Prior to coming to º£½ÇÂÒÂ×ÉçÇø GSE, I completed my BA in International Relations & Development at UC Berkeley and worked for a nonprofit in New York City, where I developed and implemented education programs and curricula for justice-impacted learners in NYC jails, prisons, and reentry organizations