FIE: Foundation for International Education Podcast
1) Episode Nine: Why Authenticity and Magic Matter: In the FIEld with Professor Alexis Franzese
In this episode I'm joined by Professor Alexis Franzese and we explore the themes in her recently published book Why the Magic Matters, her academic work, and broader ideas such as authenticity, magi...Show More
2) Episode Eight: Why Shakespeare is Still Relevant: In the FIEld with Dr. Brian Ridgers
In this episode we chat with Dr Brian Ridgers (Scholar, writer and faculty specialising in Literature) about exploring London as a text, asking questions about place and history and why Shakespeare is...Show More
3) Episode Seven: The Global Freshman Year: How Starting College Abroad Changes Everything
In this episode, we explore first-year study abroad programmes, an innovative partnership model between universities and FIE. More than an opportunity to see the world, these programmes are becoming a...Show More
4) Episode Six: Education as a Practice of Liberation: In the FIEld with Dr Elizabeth Cooper
In this episode we chat with Dr Elizabeth Cooper (Scholar, curator and faculty specialising in History) about education as a practice of liberation, how thoughtful curation of an exhibition can be a v...Show More
5) Episode Five: Why Studying the Humanities is Vital: In the FIEld with Ramzi Fawaz
In this episode I speak again to brilliant scholar and critic Ramzi Fawaz, this time we discuss why studying the humanities teaches vital skills and how learning to interpret and negotiate with differ...Show More
Episode Five: Why Studying the Humanities is Vital: In the FIEld with Ramzi Fawaz
29:38 | Oct 10th, 2025
6) Everything You Need to Know about the Student Global Leadership Conference 2026: In the FIEld with Rebecca Claris and Victor Mellors
In this short but sweet episode I get all the vital information on the SGLC 2026 from my colleagues, Rebecca Claris and Victor Mellors. SGLC 2026 March 27-28 2026 | LONDON, UK & ONLINE LEADING THROUG...Show More
7) Episode Four: Interning Abroad, Real-World Learning Through Experiential Education
In this episode we explore the role of internships in experiential education—especially within study abroad programs. Hear from former students Eliana Alzate and Mollie Richter about their internation...Show More
8) Episode Three: How to Access Scholarships and Navigate Obstacles to Study Abroad: In the FIEld with Angela Schaffer
In this episode I discuss accessibility, scholarships and available supports to help students participate in Study Abroad with Angela Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Fund for Education Abroad...Show More
9) Episode Two: Preparing for your Study Abroad Semester
In this episode I talk to three fantastic colleagues: Minaree Jayasena, Stephanie Brown and Pauline McKerrall and get their top tips and recommendations for getting ready for your semester studying ab...Show More
10) Welcome Back to Season Two of In the FIEld!
In this episode we turn the tables on host Heidi James-Dunbar as Sanskriti Patidar (our brilliant Marketing Manager) asks the questions! We talk about memorable moments from season one and what's in s...Show More