Academic Exchange , Alumni , Professional Development
One of the most memorable activities for Global UGRAD students is the End of Program (EoP) Workshop held in Washington, DC. The spring 2024 workshop took place from April 3rd through April 6th and brought together the spring cohort of 162 students from 53 countries. After arriving in the nation’s capital, students were greeted by World Learning staff and gathered …
Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , Countries , End of Program Worshop , Kansas State University , Kent State University , St. Norbert
What is one word to describe the final night of the End of Program Workshop? Celebration! A well-known Global UGRAD tradition, the photo contest is the perfect way for students to share the best snapshots of their exchange experience. Students were asked to submit photos of their best memories in the following categories: American Experiences, Community Service, School Spirit, Sharing …
Alumni , Paraguay , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of the Incarnate Word
Over the past several months, Global UGRAD alumni from Paraguay have been busy spreading the word about the program. Alumni spanning several cohorts have gathered on multiple occasions to raise awareness about Global UGRAD amongst prospective applicants and future program participants. Silvia Alvarenga, who completed her exchange semester at SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall of 2022, summarized these events and …
Academic Exchange , Alumni , Community Service , End of Program Worshop , Kenya , North Central College , Professional Development
Hello, my name is Ian Adipo, and I am from Kenya. Global UGRAD is an enriching experience that I have long wanted to be a part of. My dreams came true in January 2023, when I was selected for an interview out of hundreds of applicants. After successfully interviewing, I moved on to the next phase and completed my TOEFL …