Category: Academics

Campus Visit: Northampton Community College
April 18, 2025

Campus Visit: Northampton Community College

Academics , American Host Institutions , Cambodia , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Kyrgyzstan , Moldova , Northampton Community College

Global UGRAD Program Officer Melanie Winters recently visited one of our institution host partners, Northampton Community College (NCC). NCC is a large public community college in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In support of the surrounding community, NCC offers associate’s degrees, certifications, and career training programs in a variety of unique and practical fields including architecture, funeral services, and welding. As the only …

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Traveling Across the United States
March 26, 2025

Traveling Across the United States

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Central Methodist University , Dominican Republic , Experiencing America , India , Mongolia , Spring Break , The U.S. Perspective , University of Central Missouri

Joining the Global UGRAD Program offers students more than just academic enrichment—it’s a gateway to cultural immersion, meaningful connections, and unforgettable adventures. It’s a chance to experience a new way of life, engage with people from various backgrounds, and explore the breathtaking landscapes of the United States. For many participants, traveling across the country becomes a defining highlight of their …

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Alumni Spotlight: Cambodia
March 26, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Cambodia

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , Cambodia , Career , Georgia College and State University , Grand Valley State University , Kansas State University , Portland State University , Professional Development , San Francisco State University , St. Norbert , University of South Dakota , Wayne State University

This month we’re proud to spotlight four Cambodian alumni who participated in the Global UGRAD Program in Fall 2023. In just over a year since returning home, they have made remarkable progress toward their goals, stepping up as mentors and leaders in their communities. It’s inspiring to see how their exchange experience continues to shape their journey and create lasting …

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First Impressions from Spring 2025
February 19, 2025

First Impressions from Spring 2025

Academic Exchange , Academics , Albania , Alumni , Central Methodist University , Dominican Republic , Egypt , Experiencing America , Fiji , Georgia College and State University , India , Kenya , Troy University , University of the Ozarks , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire , University of Wisconsin - Stout , Zimbabwe

The Global UGRAD Spring 2025 cohort has arrived, diving headfirst into campus life and discovering the unique charm of their new communities. From novel weather to new flavors and impressive university facilities, their first weeks in the United States have been filled with enriching cultural experiences. As they embark on what promises to be a transformative semester, UGRAD students at …

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Alumni Advice
February 19, 2025

Alumni Advice

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Experiencing America , Florida Gulf Coast University , Georgia College and State University , Guatemala , Kosovo , Malaysia , Professional Development , Thailand , University of Maine , University of Southern Indiana , University of the Incarnate Word , Uzbekistan

The Global UGRAD family is vast, comprising over 3,000 alumni. We asked a few recent alums about tips they would share with new UGRAD students. Who better to share advice on navigating this experience than those who just participated in the program? Durdonakhon Odilova | Uzbekistan | Georgia College & State University | Fall 2023 “Get out of your dorm! …

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Alumni Voices
January 24, 2025

Alumni Voices

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Dominican Republic , Malawi , Professional Development , San Francisco State University , Uzbekistan , West Liberty University , Xavier University of Louisiana

Upon returning home, Global UGRAD alumni embark on remarkable journeys, achieving academic excellence, personal growth, and professional milestones that inspire and impress. Below, three recent alumni shared updates with us about their post-UGRAD activities. Abdulaziz Isomov | Uzbekistan | San Francisco State University | Spring 2023 “Over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2024, I was in New York City for 20 …

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Host Partner Feature: University of Mississippi
January 24, 2025

Host Partner Feature: University of Mississippi

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Dominican Republic , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Laos , Nepal , Partner Feature , University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi (UM) has been a longstanding partner with the Global UGRAD Program. We caught up with Olivia George, the International Student Advisor (and also an alumna of UM), to learn more about UM and how UGRAD students impact the university community. How have Global UGRADs impacted your campus and local community? Our UGRAD students have been excellent …

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