IDSVA: Pursuing a PhD through a Unique Hybrid Approach – A Journey to Mexico City, Athens, and Marrakech

IDSVA is a unique institution that provides students and faculty with the opportunity to pursue a PhD without the constraints of a traditional campus. Recent residencies in Mexico City, Athens, and Marrakech have provided an intense and rich learning experience for those involved. Students have praised the program’s hybrid approach, which combines online coursework with in-person residencies around the world.

One student, Maggie McKee from 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 from Cohort ’19, IDSVA’s blend of online coursework and in-person residencies has taken her on an exciting journey across the world. Amy Schuessler from Cohort ’20 expressed gratitude for the opportunity to travel and study in unique locations like Mexico City while emphasizing how magical it was. Elliot Bowers from Cohort ’21 shared how privileged he felt to study and engage in challenging conversations with fellow participants in amazing places around the world through IDSVA. These testimonials highlight the transformative experience that IDSVA offers to its students.

If you are interested in learning more about IDSVA’s approach or want to apply for enrollment in 2024, you can book a conversation with Molly Davis, Director of Admissions by emailing info@idsva.edu or visiting their website at [insert link].