World Learning is currently accepting applications to host international students for the 2018-19 academic year. The host institution application is primarily used for the Global UGRAD Program; however, we also use it to gauge interest in other partnership opportunities through World Learning, such as Fulbright Specialist, EducationUSA Academy. The Global UGRAD Program will support 250 students from 60 participating countries in the 2018-19 …
Academics , Alumni , Eurasia , Kent State University , Macedonia
I was in a seminar in Miami, Florida and after that I participated in a N.A.S.A. radiation workshop program. It was invite only with one of the most established names in the radiation field and industry. I am so grateful that it happened and I cannot be happier! The workshop was from November 6th to November 8th in the N.A.S.A. …
Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , South Korea , University of Southern Indiana
Braille helps me become independent. The first time when I knew about Braille was at a special school for the blind. I became totally blind when I was seven. My parents didn’t know about how to educate me because they hadn’t thought of any disabilities in their life before. I couldn’t go to local school because they also hadn’t taught …
Himani Reddy will join the Global UGRAD Team as a Program Officer for East Asia and the Pacific. She previously served as a Program Officer (contractor) at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) where she coordinated the Fulbright Specialist Program and pre-departure orientations for Fulbright Scholars and Students. Prior to her time at ECA, …
Alumni , Endicott College , Experiencing America , Mozambique , Sub-Saharan Africa
Everyday when I wake up I remember one of my favorite quotes “If we do not like the results we are getting, we must change whatever habits that keep us from having the same results. To measure our goals we should appreciate every single progress we are making towards our bigger plans”. Growing up in Mozambique I had the opportunity to …
East Asia and the Pacific , Experiencing America , Malaysia
My journey began on October 18, 2016, when Morris Deri, now an alumnus for the program, was undergoing his exchange semester at Minnesota State University Mankato. During his semester, he approached me with the prospect of applying for the same program. To put things into perspective, it was a flagship program performing under the Fulbright Grant, a highly coveted scholarship sought by applicants …
Academics , Chatham University , Experiencing America , India , South Asia
Global UGRAD, administered by World Learning, has always strived to provide the best experiences to their Global UGRADers. From instilling a sense of confidence in each of them to making them believe in their potentials to create a change, they have been successful in creating dedicated leaders year after year. Being a finalist this year was a surreal experience and …
Alumni , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Juniata College , Turkmenistan
Much time hadn’t passed between my unforgettable international experience as a Global UGRADer, and when I was granted a new scholarship for an exchange year in Austria. The organization that I’m thankful to is similar to that of World Learning, but it’s called OeAD and operates in Austria. OeAD is Austria’s main organization for international mobility and cooperation programs in …
Algeria , Experiencing America , Middle East and North Africa , Wright State University
After a long semester of hard work, involvement in different student activities, and maybe a bit of partying, I was very excited for the upcoming winter break. Having already visited nearby Chicago and even New York City, I could not wait to explore the west coast of the United States. I began planning to visit three major cities, including San …