ICE Alumni Testimonials

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 Stanford 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 Stanford’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 Stanford 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

I decided to come to the GSE because I wanted to have rigorous social science methods training and an opportunity to conduct an independent research project. Knowing that I would apply for PhD programs after getting my Master’s degree, I was particularly attracted to how much the ICE/IEPA program

I embarked on my academic journey at Stanford's School of Education fresh from my undergraduate studies. As an international student from China, my curiosity about education was primarily rooted in my home country's distinctive system. At Stanford, I found a place to nurture that curiosity, where

I am pleased to reflect upon my distinctive journey as the first scholar from North Macedonia to pursue studies at the Stanford GSE. This achievement remains and will remain a source of great pride and honor.

From the very beginning of my academic journey, I’ve encountered various transitions –