Alumni , Latin America and the Caribbean , Maryville College , Venezuala
Cesar Palencia (Venezuela), Global UGRAD Fall 2016 It’s been almost a year since I was selected to participate in the Global UGRAD Program. I was so excited, especially because I would be part of the fall cohort and would be traveling three months later. The embassy had informed my partners and I about culture shock when traveling, and I thought …
Academics , American Host Institutions
The Global UGRAD team would like to thank all the host universities that applied for the Global UGRAD Program for the 2017-18 academic year. We are currently in the process of finalizing our participant lists, starting our first round of tentative placements, and compiling participant university applications. All selected host universities should receive student dossiers with a full student application, …
The Global UGRAD adventure features particular moments of wonder and discovery, some of which are captured in photographs. This spring, Global UGRAD participants were invited to take part in a photo contest by sending in their best shots from the semester. One winning photo was selected in each of nine categories, and three were selected in the travel category. We are excited to announce …
Central Asia , Diversity and Inclusion , East Tennessee State University , Kyrgyzstan
Meerim Nurlanbekova (Kyrgyzstan), ETSU Spring 2017 These photos encompass so much love. Love that does not know any barriers: neither religion, nor age, nor sex. My experience abroad has been enriched by my roommate. She made my American life colorful and most importantly meaningful. One day I just told her that I love cookies. And guess …
Alumni , El Salvador , Latin America and the Caribbean , University of Mississippi
Warm greetings from El Salvador! I did my exchange program at the University of Mississippi from 2012 to 2013. Upon my return to my home country I finished my degree in Economics and Business and I graduated with the distinction of magna cum laude. Since finishing my degree, I started to work in the private sector in El Salvador. By now I am …
Going to the NAFSA National Conference? So is World Learning! Melissa Oppenheimer (Divisional Vice President), Jessica Ellerbach (Fulbright Specialist), Eric Christensen (EducationUSA Academy) and Amy Fisher Bruey (Undergraduate Programs) will represent the organization in Los Angeles at the end of the month. You will usually be able to find us at the School for International Training booth in the expo …
Site visits provide a unique opportunity for World Learning staff to experience life on the campuses of Global UGRAD participants. In April, Program Officer Roya Zahed had the opportunity to visit Western Washington University (WWU), a Global UGRAD Program host since 2013. In total, we have sent fifteen participants to WWU, not including this year’s three students from Paraguay, Russia, and Malaysia. …
As many Global UGRAD Alumni will tell you, their time in the United States was a time of growth and self-discovery. When participants return home, some change majors, make new friends, start clubs on campus, or even more! No matter what you do when you go home, you are a success. Keep exploring when you go home; there aren’t any …
In just short three days, 127 participants representing nearly 60 countries and 70 U.S. host institutions gathered and fused friendships that crossed cultural, religious, and national backgrounds. As one student said, “The energy, friendship, and brotherhood uniting people across many countries for one purpose is something unique.” It’s always so hard to say goodbye after such a unifying experience, but we hope …
Academics , Algeria , Middle East and North Africa , Saginaw Valley State University
Master of emotion, slave of words, lover of stars, friend of the moon, dear dreamer, wanderer in all lands and worlds. Listen to my message, listen to my croon. Bleed black on nothingness, breath misery, exhale relief. They will give you the smile of greatness, hidden behind it, jealousy, hatred and grief. Write about the poor, manifest for peace, …