Category: Academic Exchange

First Impressions from Global UGRAD Fall 2023 Students
September 21, 2023

First Impressions from Global UGRAD Fall 2023 Students

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Indonesia , Missouri State University , New England College , Palestinian Territories , Philippines , University of Wyoming , Wayne State University , Zimbabwe

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) is a space for risk-takers. Many Global UGRADs had seldom travelled outside their home countries; far fewer had ever stepped foot in the United States. Nonetheless, they arrived with open minds and enthusiasm, excited to experience both the beauty and the challenges in the semester ahead. Becoming entirely immersed in a new language, environment, …

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Host Partner Feature: Western Washington University
September 21, 2023

Host Partner Feature: Western Washington University

Academic Exchange , Algeria , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Asia , Countries , Diversity and Inclusion , Egypt , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Malaysia , Paraguay , Partner Feature , The U.S. Perspective , Ukraine , Western Washington University

This month, World Learning is thrilled to spotlight Western Washington University (WWU), which is located in Bellingham, Washington. To shed light on WWU’s commitment to international students, World Learning reached out to Richard Bruce, Director of International Student & Scholar Services, who has played a pivotal role in supporting Global UGRAD participants. Let’s dive into the conversation with Richard to …

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Welcome to the Fall 2023 Global UGRAD Cohort
August 25, 2023

Welcome to the Fall 2023 Global UGRAD Cohort

Academic Exchange , Alumni , St. Cloud State University , University of Missouri , Uzbekistan , Vietnam

August has been a busy month as Global UGRAD participants from all over the world are arriving in the United States for the fall 2023 semester of the Global UGRAD Program! World Learning is excited to welcome 319 students this academic year, with 144 participating in the program this fall. They hail from 62 countries and will be attending one …

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Alumni Reflection: Malaysia
August 25, 2023

Alumni Reflection: Malaysia

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Career , East Asia and the Pacific , Florida Gulf Coast University , Malaysia , Professional Development

Hi! I’m Hervinder Kaur, Global UGRAD 2022-2023 alum from Malaysia. I attended Florida Gulf Coast University during the fall semester. The Global UGRAD Program has been my “time of life,” a journey I wish I could re-live all over again. It allowed me to experience a world-class education system, where I could express my individuality without fear of judgment. UGRAD …

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What Global UGRADs Are Bringing to the U.S.
August 25, 2023

What Global UGRADs Are Bringing to the U.S.

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Brunei , Montenegro , New England College , Palestinian Territories , University of Central Missouri , University of the Incarnate Word , Wayne State University

By now, more than half of the students have moved into their dorms while the rest are eagerly sorting their items and packing their luggage in preparation for the journey to the United States. Though they have limited space in their suitcases, Global UGRADs always make room for items that are meaningful to them. They may bring things that serve …

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Host Partner Feature: University of the Incarnate Word
August 25, 2023

Host Partner Feature: University of the Incarnate Word

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Host Feature , University of the Incarnate Word

This month, World Learning is excited to feature the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), which is located in San Antonio, Texas. This fall semester UIW hosts three Global UGRAD students: Annisa Fissilmi (Indonesia), Dana Osaily (Palestinian Territories), and Seda Grigoryan (Armenia). Amy DeStefano, the Director of International Admissions and Recruiting, plays a key role in welcoming Global UGRAD students …

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Host Partner Feature: North Central College
May 19, 2023

Host Partner Feature: North Central College

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Belarus , Dominican Republic , Experiencing America , India , North Central College , Partner Feature , Tajikistan

World Learning is excited to feature North Central College (NCC) in this month’s Host Partner Feature! For the Spring 2023 term, North Central College was home to four Global UGRAD students: Volha Bahdanava (Belarus), Arayan Khare (India), Maria Gonzalez (Dominican Republic), and Makedon Yunoev (Tajikistan). Ann (Annie) Carnell, the Associate Director of International Enrollment Management, shared with World Learning how North …

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End of Program Workshop Photo Contest
May 19, 2023

End of Program Workshop Photo Contest

Academic Exchange , Academics , Guatemala , Haiti , Indonesia , Iowa Wesleyan University , Kansas State University , Laos , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Missouri State University , Niger , Niger , Philippines , St. Cloud State University , Tajikistan , Troy University , University of Central Missouri , University of Wyoming , Uzbekistan

During last month’s End of Program Workshop, the winning images of the Global UGRAD photo contest were featured during the final dinner celebration. The World Learning team received an overwhelming number of photos from participants this semester, and as is tradition, the team selected a few favorites! – Hali Abdoulaye Aboubacar (Niger, Minnesota State University Mankato) roasting marshmallows with friends. – …

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Host Site Visit: San Francisco State University
April 26, 2023

Host Site Visit: San Francisco State University

Academic Exchange , India , Nicaragua , San Francisco State University , Uzbekistan , Vietnam

Last month, Global UGRAD program officer Amy Broome visited San Francisco State University to meet with students, tour the campus, and connect with the many individuals on campus who make the semester so successful for Global UGRAD students. San Francisco State University (SF State), a part of the California State University system, is located in the southwest corner of San Francisco, …

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Alumni Spotlight: Serbia
April 26, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Serbia

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , american connections , American Host Institutions , Diversity and Inclusion , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Professional Development , Serbia , Wright State University

Hello! My name is Milica Knezevic, and I am from Serbia. I attended Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio during the fall semester of 2017. I studied information technologies and software engineering. I am a wheelchair user and an active lobbyist for the rights of people, especially women, with disabilities, and for raising awareness about the challenges we face daily. After …

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