The Global Gazette

Community Service Highlights
April 18, 2025

Community Service Highlights

Alumni , Central Methodist University , Community Service , Fiji , Georgia College and State University , Honduras , Laos , University of Central Missouri , Vietnam , Xavier University of Louisiana

Global UGRAD students are making a meaningful impact through community service activities across the country. From tutoring local youth and volunteering at food banks to participating in environmental cleanups and supporting local shelters, their volunteerism distinguishes them as UGRADs. Check out some inspiring highlights from our Spring 2025 cohort below! Hoang Bao Ngoc Nguyen | Vietnam | Xavier University of …

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Local Adventures
April 18, 2025

Local Adventures

Albania , Alumni , Central Methodist University , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Georgia College and State University , Mongolia , University of the Ozarks

Experiencing America and its culture is a key component of the Global UGRAD Program. While traveling to famous tourist destinations across the country is a highlight, some of the UGRADs’ most memorable adventures are those in their host communities and states. Continue reading for a showcase of these local adventures! Daniel Arevalo | El Salvador | University of the Ozarks …

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Alumni Spotlight: Egypt
April 18, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Egypt

Alumni , Egypt , North Central College

Hello, Global UGRADs! My name is Abdulrahman K. Ahmed, and I’m a medical doctor from Assiut University in Egypt. In spring 2022, I had the incredible opportunity to study at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, as a Global UGRAD exchange student through the U.S. Department of State. That semester fundamentally shaped the trajectory of my life – both professionally and …

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Campus Visit: Northampton Community College
April 18, 2025

Campus Visit: Northampton Community College

Academics , American Host Institutions , Cambodia , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Kyrgyzstan , Moldova , Northampton Community College

Global UGRAD Program Officer Melanie Winters recently visited one of our institution host partners, Northampton Community College (NCC). NCC is a large public community college in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In support of the surrounding community, NCC offers associate’s degrees, certifications, and career training programs in a variety of unique and practical fields including architecture, funeral services, and welding. As the only …

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Campus Activities and Events
March 26, 2025

Campus Activities and Events

Experiencing America , Honduras , Indonesia , Papua New Guinea , Southeast Missouri State University , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of Central Missouri , University of Wisconsin - Stout , Zimbabwe

While Global UGRAD participants gain meaningful insights from their coursework, their exchange experience extends beyond the classroom. Read on to learn about some of the exciting and enriching activities offered by their host campuses. Anesu Bunhu | Zimbabwe | SUNY Plattsburgh “I went snow tubing at Titus Mountain with my fellow UGRADs. The event was hosted by the SUNY Plattsburgh …

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Current Student Spotlight: Nepal
March 26, 2025

Current Student Spotlight: Nepal

Alumni , Community Service , Experiencing America , Nepal , North Central College

My name is Bijay Regmi, and I am a Global UGRAD exchange student studying at North Central College (NCC) in Naperville, Illinois. During my spring break, I had the awesome opportunity to participate in a service trip to Loveland, Colorado through the NCC Breakaway program. Coming from Nepal, where community involvement is deeply valued, I was eager to experience how …

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Traveling Across the United States
March 26, 2025

Traveling Across the United States

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Central Methodist University , Dominican Republic , Experiencing America , India , Mongolia , Spring Break , The U.S. Perspective , University of Central Missouri

Joining the Global UGRAD Program offers students more than just academic enrichment—it’s a gateway to cultural immersion, meaningful connections, and unforgettable adventures. It’s a chance to experience a new way of life, engage with people from various backgrounds, and explore the breathtaking landscapes of the United States. For many participants, traveling across the country becomes a defining highlight of their …

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Alumni Spotlight: Cambodia
March 26, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Cambodia

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , Cambodia , Career , Georgia College and State University , Grand Valley State University , Kansas State University , Portland State University , Professional Development , San Francisco State University , St. Norbert , University of South Dakota , Wayne State University

This month we’re proud to spotlight four Cambodian alumni who participated in the Global UGRAD Program in Fall 2023. In just over a year since returning home, they have made remarkable progress toward their goals, stepping up as mentors and leaders in their communities. It’s inspiring to see how their exchange experience continues to shape their journey and create lasting …

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First Impressions from Spring 2025
February 19, 2025

First Impressions from Spring 2025

Academic Exchange , Academics , Albania , Alumni , Central Methodist University , Dominican Republic , Egypt , Experiencing America , Fiji , Georgia College and State University , India , Kenya , Troy University , University of the Ozarks , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire , University of Wisconsin - Stout , Zimbabwe

The Global UGRAD Spring 2025 cohort has arrived, diving headfirst into campus life and discovering the unique charm of their new communities. From novel weather to new flavors and impressive university facilities, their first weeks in the United States have been filled with enriching cultural experiences. As they embark on what promises to be a transformative semester, UGRAD students at …

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Alumni Advice
February 19, 2025

Alumni Advice

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Experiencing America , Florida Gulf Coast University , Georgia College and State University , Guatemala , Kosovo , Malaysia , Professional Development , Thailand , University of Maine , University of Southern Indiana , University of the Incarnate Word , Uzbekistan

The Global UGRAD family is vast, comprising over 3,000 alumni. We asked a few recent alums about tips they would share with new UGRAD students. Who better to share advice on navigating this experience than those who just participated in the program? Durdonakhon Odilova | Uzbekistan | Georgia College & State University | Fall 2023 “Get out of your dorm! …

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