Beyond the delightful spread across the table during the Thanksgiving holiday and time with loved ones, this time of year calls for meaningful reflections. Taking the time to think about who and what we are grateful for provides us with a moment to pause, step back, and gently think again, and affords us a fresh perspective for a new year …
Academics , Alumni , Community Service , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , The U.S. Perspective
World Learning held its virtual End of Program (EoP) summit from November 8 -12. Global UGRAD students from all over the United States tuned into Zoom sessions hosted by facilitator Si Norton on topics ranging from building leadership capabilities to action planning/ community mapping. Traditionally held in Washington, DC, the virtual format of the summit served as a constant reminder …
That moment when you get an article request from World Learning, you not only get to reflect on how far you have come over the past few years, but also get to delightfully remind yourself how you are “Once a UGRAD, always a UGRAD.” After getting my degree in Seoul, I moved back to the United States to work …
Alumni , Career , Latin America and the Caribbean , Panama
With the kickoff of the first Summit for Democracy this week, the U.S. Department of State and World Learning are celebrating human rights and democracy this December. We checked in with Global UGRAD alumnus Edison Broce who sees and practices democracy in action every day as a Member of Parliament in Panama. Edison elaborates on why democracy and human rights …
Laos , Mauritania , Palestinian Territories , Virtual ELT
Between August and December, 34 students participated in our Virtual English Language Training (ELT) Program, where they enjoyed a safe and comfortable space to strengthen their academic writing, speaking, listening, and reading skills. They engaged in 15 to 20 hours of synchronous and asynchronous activities every week, covering a variety of topics tailored to their fields of study and interests. …