The Global Gazette

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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What’s in Your Bag?
February 19, 2025

What’s in Your Bag?

Alumni , American Host Institutions , El Salvador , Nepal , Nepal , North Central College , The U.S. Perspective , University of Southern Indiana , University of the Ozarks , Vietnam

As students embark on their UGRAD journey – exploring the United States, forging friendships, and embracing new experiences—they remain deeply connected to their home countries. One of the most powerful ties to home? The meaningful items they’ve packed in their suitcases. Though thousands of miles away, their UGRAD host campuses are now their second home, filled with new routines and …

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Global UGRAD Staff Welcome
January 24, 2025

Global UGRAD Staff Welcome

Alumni , Staff Introduction

World Learning is pleased to welcome the spring 2025 Global UGRAD students! As students settle into their campuses, we at World Learning would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves. Who knows, maybe you are studying near one of our hometowns, or maybe you share a similar interest with one of us! Michelle Bolourchi, Program Manager Hometown: Long Beach, …

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Alumni Voices
January 24, 2025

Alumni Voices

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Dominican Republic , Malawi , Professional Development , San Francisco State University , Uzbekistan , West Liberty University , Xavier University of Louisiana

Upon returning home, Global UGRAD alumni embark on remarkable journeys, achieving academic excellence, personal growth, and professional milestones that inspire and impress. Below, three recent alumni shared updates with us about their post-UGRAD activities. Abdulaziz Isomov | Uzbekistan | San Francisco State University | Spring 2023 “Over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2024, I was in New York City for 20 …

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Host Partner Feature: University of Mississippi
January 24, 2025

Host Partner Feature: University of Mississippi

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Dominican Republic , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Laos , Nepal , Partner Feature , University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi (UM) has been a longstanding partner with the Global UGRAD Program. We caught up with Olivia George, the International Student Advisor (and also an alumna of UM), to learn more about UM and how UGRAD students impact the university community. How have Global UGRADs impacted your campus and local community? Our UGRAD students have been excellent …

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