Month: February 2022

First Impressions: Spring 2022
February 15, 2022

First Impressions: Spring 2022

Burma , Cambodia , Castleton University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Panama , Tajikistan , Troy University , West Virginia University

With the spring semester fully kicked off at all of our host universities across the United States, Global UGRADs have had a chance to get settled in and make first impressions! There are so many new sights to see and experiences to be had, it is always enlightening to hear directly from participants about what stands out as unique at …

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Global UGRAD Student Spotlight: Virgilio Roi Adaptar
February 15, 2022

Global UGRAD Student Spotlight: Virgilio Roi Adaptar

Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , McNeese State University , Philippines

World Learning is proud to spotlight Virgilio Roi Adaptar in this month’s edition of the Global Gazette. Virgilio is a 2020-2021 Global UGRAD participant from the Philippines who studied at McNeese State University and was recently the subject of a feature article on his host university’s website. Please check out the article here to read more about Virgilio’s experiences living and studying …

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Alumni Update: Kazakhstan
February 15, 2022

Alumni Update: Kazakhstan

Alumni , Kazakhstan , Marymount University

I’m Aiza Margulani, an alumna of Global UGRAD 2019  from Almaty, Kazakhstan. I studied at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, and this whole experience has changed my life. I was always interested in social media, film, and everything creative, so capturing my adventures and studies in America daily was my first baby step towards my true self. With all the …

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Alumni Update: Montenegro
February 15, 2022

Alumni Update: Montenegro

Academic Exchange , Academics , Career , Chatham University , Montenegro , Professional Development

I am Edina Osmanovic from Montenegro. I consider myself a hardworking, diligent, optimistic, and reliable person with quite a unique set of skills that inspire, and I truly hope this article will inspire you as well. Studying at Chatham University at Pittsburgh PA, on the Global UGRAD Program in 2019 significantly contributed to the development of particular skills as well …

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Application to Host Global UGRAD Students is Open!
February 15, 2022

Application to Host Global UGRAD Students is Open!

Academics

The Global UGRAD Program would not exist without the support of our wonderful host institution partners! While studying at their host institutions, Global UGRAD participants have the opportunity to share their culture and perspectives, thus enriching the educational experience of their U.S. peers, while also learning about U.S. higher education and culture. They also have the opportunity to practice and …

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Building Bridges Through Exchange
February 15, 2022

Building Bridges Through Exchange

Academic Exchange , Professional Development

One of the goals of the Global UGRAD Program is to “facilitate opportunities for students to establish social networks with U.S. host institutions and local communities”. There are a few ways the Global UGRAD students achieve this goal including through community service, friendship, and meeting with professors. The Global UGRAD Program requires the students to complete 20 hours of community …

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