Protected: Welcoming the Fall Global UGRAD Cohort
Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Experiencing America , University of South Alabama
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Protected: First Impressions from Fall 2024
Bluefield State University , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Cottey College , Kenya , Mercyhurst University , Missouri State University , Philippines , Serbia
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Protected: What’s in Your Bag?
Academic Exchange , Alumni , Bluefield State University , Georgia College and State University , Guatemala , Kenya , Missouri State University , Serbia
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Protected: Alumni Spotlight: Thailand
Alumni , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Nazareth University , Professional Development , Thailand
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
End of Program Workshop: Spring 2024
Academic Exchange , Alumni , Professional Development
One of the most memorable activities for Global UGRAD students is the End of Program (EoP) Workshop held in Washington, DC. The spring 2024 workshop took place from April 3rd through April 6th and brought together the spring cohort of 162 students from 53 countries. After arriving in the nation’s capital, students were greeted by World Learning staff and gathered …
End of Program Workshop Photo Contest and Scavenger Hunt
Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , Countries , End of Program Worshop , Kansas State University , Kent State University , St. Norbert
What is one word to describe the final night of the End of Program Workshop? Celebration! A well-known Global UGRAD tradition, the photo contest is the perfect way for students to share the best snapshots of their exchange experience. Students were asked to submit photos of their best memories in the following categories: American Experiences, Community Service, School Spirit, Sharing …
Alumni Spotlight: Paraguay
Alumni , Paraguay , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of the Incarnate Word
Over the past several months, Global UGRAD alumni from Paraguay have been busy spreading the word about the program. Alumni spanning several cohorts have gathered on multiple occasions to raise awareness about Global UGRAD amongst prospective applicants and future program participants. Silvia Alvarenga, who completed her exchange semester at SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall of 2022, summarized these events and …
Current Student Spotlight: Kenya
Academic Exchange , Alumni , Community Service , End of Program Worshop , Kenya , North Central College , Professional Development
Hello, my name is Ian Adipo, and I am from Kenya. Global UGRAD is an enriching experience that I have long wanted to be a part of. My dreams came true in January 2023, when I was selected for an interview out of hundreds of applicants. After successfully interviewing, I moved on to the next phase and completed my TOEFL …
Travel and Adventures
Alumni , American Host Institutions , Delta State University , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Kenya , Laos , Mississippi Valley State University , Spring Break , Tajikistan , West Liberty University , Wright State University
Throughout the semester, Global UGRAD students have used their weekends and spring break to explore cities and regions across the United States. From Chicago to Los Angeles to New York City, Global UGRADs have visited many popular cities as well as a number of sites off the beaten path. Below are some stories and highlights that Global UGRADs have shared …
Community Service Highlights
Albania , Community Service , Florida Gulf Coast University , Guatemala , Kansas State University , Maryville College , Vietnam
This semester, students have been working diligently to complete one of the Global UGRAD Program’s most meaningful requirements: community service. From supporting children in the foster care system to tagging sharks for important research, our students have served their host communities in a variety of ways. We are proud to feature a sample of some exceptional students’ volunteer experiences. Ajla …