Month: February 2019

Capacity Building Program for US Study Abroad Application
February 14, 2019

Capacity Building Program for US Study Abroad Application

Academic Exchange , american connections , American Host Institutions

At the direction of the U.S. Department of State’s USA Study Abroad branch within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, World Learning will be providing a small grants competition and virtual and in-person activities in 2019 to support the expansion and diversification of American student mobility as part of the Capacity Building Program for U.S. Study Abroad.  This is …

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February 13, 2019

2018 Fall Semester Honor Roll

Academics , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , South Asia , Sub-Saharan Africa

Once again, our Global UGRAD students have surpassed expectations. The fall academic semester participants connected with host communities through cultural events and volunteerism while at the same time immersing themselves in U.S. academic culture. All of our students are impressive; however, the following went above and beyond by making the Global UGRAD honor roll for the fall term with a …

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Spring 2019 First Impressions
February 13, 2019

Spring 2019 First Impressions

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , Career , Chatham University , East Asia and the Pacific , Experiencing America , Israel , Malaysia , Professional Development , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , University of Arkansas , Venezuala

World Learning asked our Global UGRADs to describe their first impressions of their host campuses. Check out what they said about their ‘homes’ for this semester! Adina Joseph, Malaysia, Chatham University: My first impression of my campus was if I was in a Narnia or Harry Potter world setting. Chatham University is so beautiful it almost does not feel real. …

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Celebrating the Lunar New Year Across the U.S.!
February 13, 2019

Celebrating the Lunar New Year Across the U.S.!

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , Bakersfield , California State University , Central Asia , China , Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , Emporia State University , Experiencing America , Laos , Tajikistan , University of Arkansas

Zihan Xu, China, Emporia State University: The year of the pig in the lunar calendar has just come. This is my first time spending the Spring Festival away from family and friends. The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese people. This is when families reunite to enjoy meals and conversations. No matter how far people are from their …

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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2019 Application is Open!
February 13, 2019

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2019 Application is Open!

Alumni , Emporia State University , Honduras , Latin America and the Caribbean , Professional Development

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that provides grant money to alumni who want to carry out projects in their home communities. Since its inception, AEIF has supported over 300 alumni-led initiatives worldwide. AEIF has reached millions of people through training, awareness campaigns, and leadership initiatives. In 2018, out of more than 1,300 project …

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Alumni Reflections
February 13, 2019

Alumni Reflections

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , american connections , American Host Institutions , Career , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , India , Professional Development , South Asia , University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Studying in the U.S. as a Global UGRAD student has not only had an impact on my academic skills, but it has also expanded my career scope, perspectives, and increased my awareness. I enjoyed every single aspect of the program starting from community service to living with an American roommate. Even though it wouldn’t be accurate to call any country …

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My Second Family: the Impact of Friendship Families
February 13, 2019

My Second Family: the Impact of Friendship Families

american connections , Illinois State University , Jordan , Middle East and North Africa , The U.S. Perspective

Many Global UGRAD host universities provide amazing opportunities for Global UGRAD students to engage with their host communities. One such example are friendship family programs, where international students are paired with local families for an exchange of culture, friendship, and fun. Please continue reading to hear more about the positive impact these types of exchanges have on both student and …

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Meet our New Teammate, Vitalie Diaconu
February 13, 2019

Meet our New Teammate, Vitalie Diaconu

Academics , american connections , Central Asia , Eurasia , The U.S. Perspective

Vitalie Diaconu joins the Global UGRAD team as the Program Officer for Eurasia and Central Asia. Originally from Moldova, Vitalie moved to the United States two years ago and worked with Eurasia Foundation, managing the Young Professionals Network program. Prior to that, he worked with the Permanent Mission of Moldova to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and …

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Alumni Update: Jacky Salazar, Guatemala
February 13, 2019

Alumni Update: Jacky Salazar, Guatemala

Alumni , American University , Guatemala , Latin America and the Caribbean , Professional Development

From the moment I started my first class at American University, to the time we took the stage at the End of Program Summit in DC, and through my very last community service hour I felt this amazing experience made me grow both personally and professionally. Of course coming back to Guatemala was nerve-racking and I have to say it …

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