Harvard Program for International Education (HPIE)
The Harvard Program for International Education (HPIE) is a student-run organization at Harvard College. HPIE is a public service program run and staffed by Harvard undergraduates passionnate about international relations. HPIE seeks to promote international awareness and education in today's youth. We teach weekly about contemporary world affairs in Boston-area high schools. Using engaging curricula and thought-provoking teaching techniques, we strive not only to foster an interest in international affairs but also to equip students with the tools to assess current international situations for themselves. Ultimately, we endeavor to prepare our students to be informed, active citizens in global affairs.
HPIE sends pairs of Harvard undergraduates to tutor in Boston-area high schools. Our tutors teach from a standardized curriculum that we develop ourselves and distribute to students. Our tutors go through the curriculum, which incorporates useful skills students can use in their other studies, over the course of 8 lessons (one class period per week). This year's curriculum covered the topic of the welfare state in the fall semester and social movements in the spring semester, each culminating in a half-day conference that brings all of our studnets together for an exciting day at the Harvard campus. This event, called Harvard Day, involves activities, speakers, and other engaging events designed to allow students to demonstrate what they have learned as ewll as finish each semester energized about international affairs.
