Global and Hybrid: The Unique PhD Program at IDSVA

IDSVA is a unique and innovative institution that offers a hybrid approach to PhD studies. The program operates without a physical campus, allowing students and faculty to participate from anywhere in the world. Recent residencies in Mexico City, Athens, and Marrakech have provided an enriching and intense learning experience for those involved.

Maggie McKee, a PhD candidate in Cohort ’20, appreciated the structure of the program 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 the 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.

Rikiesha Metzger, a PhD candidate in Cohort ’19, shared how studying at IDSVA has taken her on a captivating journey across the world. Amy Schuessler expressed gratitude for the opportunity to travel and study in unique locations like Mexico City through IDSVA. Elliot Bowers from Cohort ’21 shared how privileged he feels to study and engage in challenging conversations with fellow participants in 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 this approach and want to learn more about this unique program, you can book a conversation with Molly Davis, Director of Admissions. Applications for enrollment in 2024 are now open at [www.idsva.edu](http://www%3A%2F%2Fidsva%5Eedu).