The Global Gazette

Welcoming the Fall Global UGRAD Cohort
September 16, 2024

Welcoming the Fall Global UGRAD Cohort

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Experiencing America , University of South Alabama

World Learning is pleased to welcome Global UGRAD participants from all across the world to the United States. The 2024-2025 cohort includes 330 students with 137 enrolled this semester. Representing 62 countries/areas, these students are hosted at 59 partner universities and colleges throughout the United States. All Global UGRAD participants attending the fall semester have arrived at their host campuses …

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First Impressions from Fall 2024
September 16, 2024

First Impressions from Fall 2024

Bluefield State University , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Cottey College , Kenya , Mercyhurst University , Missouri State University , Philippines , Serbia

Global UGRAD participants have settled into their new campuses after arriving last month. Whether it’s the size of the supermarkets or the American expressions and mannerisms, our students experience many cultural differences during their first few weeks in the United States. We’ve captured some thoughts and feelings about how this exchange program has surprised some of our students and how …

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What’s in Your Bag?
September 16, 2024

What’s in Your Bag?

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Bluefield State University , Georgia College and State University , Guatemala , Kenya , Missouri State University , Serbia

Every semester, a new cohort of UGRAD students arrives in the United States, excited to begin the once-in-a-lifetime experience of the Global UGRAD Program. While they will spend the coming months exploring a new country and meeting new people, they will also retain their connections to their homes in a variety of ways. Despite limited space in their suitcases, UGRAD …

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Alumni Spotlight: Thailand
September 16, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Thailand

Alumni , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Nazareth University , Professional Development , Thailand

This month we are proud to feature Nadthawee Promprasit, an alumna from Thailand who participated in the Global UGRAD Program in the spring of 2024. As a biology major at Nazareth University in Rochester, New York, she advanced her STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education and widely explored her passion for new languages and cultures outside of the classroom. Recently, …

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End of Program Workshop Photo Contest and Scavenger Hunt
May 14, 2024

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 …

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Alumni Spotlight: Paraguay
May 14, 2024

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 …

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Current Student Spotlight: Kenya
May 14, 2024

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 …

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Travel and Adventures
April 24, 2024

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 …

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Community Service Highlights
April 24, 2024

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 …

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