The UGRAD staff had a great time with the East Asia and the Pacific and Western Hemisphere UGRAD students in DC during the “Stars & Stripes” Re-entry workshops this March. Hopefully, everyone made new friends and now understands more of what makes the UGRAD program so special- UGRADs! Regardless of what region you are from, you were each selected to …
It was a pleasure having the opportunity to meet you all during the “Stars & Stripes” Re-entry workshops. Just like the Culture Shock you experienced when you came to the U.S., you will most certainly experience reverse culture shock when you return home in a few weeks. You changed a lot during your time in the U.S. and it will …
Dear UGRAD Post, I visited one of the most famous cities in the world during my spring break. I visited New York City. I got a chance to visit the “Top Of The Rock,” the Empire State Building, the American Museum of National History and many more fun places! I was surprised by how big New York is. The “Top …
Stars: “My Home, Vietnam” Stripes: “Made in Panama” The winners from each team will receive the “I Heart DC” shirts just like this one!
Panama After working two months in the Human Resources Service Division at the Panama Canal, María Bustamante (11-12) started an internship in her field of study, Marine Engineering, as a requisite for graduation. Her improved English language and cultural skills, acquired during her UGRAD program at University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, have allowed her to interact with people from …