Category: Academic Exchange

May 10, 2018

American Culture: Q&A with Huy Thuc Ha and Dr. Campbell

Academic Exchange , Academics , Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , The U.S. Perspective , Vietnam , Wayne State University

To celebrate teacher appreciation week, World Learning interviewed Global UGRAD student Huy Thuc Ha and his professor Dr. Carolyn Campbell, regarding their experiences in the African American Studies course at Wayne State University. Huy is from Vietnam studying Industrial Management, and Dr. Campbell is a professor in the Department of African American Studies. Q: As an international student, what was …

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My Person: Global UGRAD Students’ Closest Mentors and Friends
May 10, 2018

My Person: Global UGRAD Students’ Closest Mentors and Friends

Academic Exchange , Cambodia , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , Fayetteville University , Kenya , Murray State University , New Mexico Highlands University , Russia , Saginaw Valley State University , Sri Lanka , Tajikistan , University of Southern Indiana

It’s not easy leaving the familiarity of home to begin a new adventure in a foreign country. It takes courage, resilience, and a welcoming community. Luckily, our Global UGRAD students are adept at developing deep and lasting relationships with wonderful people who support and encourage them throughout this journey. Below, some students share with us a special someone who has …

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Friendships: Looking Back and Looking Forward
May 10, 2018

Friendships: Looking Back and Looking Forward

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Chatham University , East Asia and the Pacific , Haiti , India , Kenya , Latin America and the Caribbean , Northern  Michigan University , Sub-Saharan Africa , The U.S. Perspective

When first arriving in the United States, it can be hard to breakthrough those superficial boundaries and develop deep connections with Americans. Of course as our Global UGRAD students have found, the effort is always worth it. Each semester our students forge beautiful, rewarding friendships. Now, as another semester comes to an end, and our Global UGRAD students wave goodbye …

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Sustainable Food Growth: a Q&A with Seongeun Lee and Dr. Butler
April 1, 2018

Sustainable Food Growth: a Q&A with Seongeun Lee and Dr. Butler

Academic Exchange , Academics , East Asia and the Pacific , Professional Development , South Korea , The U.S. Perspective , University of Tennessee Knoxville

To celebrate Earth Day, World Learning interviewed Global UGRAD student Seongeun Lee and her professor Dr. David M. Butler regarding their experiences in the Organic and Sustainable Crop Production course at The University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK). Seongeun is from South Korea studying Plant Biotechnology and Political Science, and Dr. Butler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plants. …

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International Education Day by Leandro Emanuel Garcia Vallecillos
April 1, 2018

International Education Day by Leandro Emanuel Garcia Vallecillos

Academic Exchange , Academics , El Salvador , Latin America and the Caribbean , University of Missouri

It was April 4th, 2018 when study abroad, international connections, future bonds between countries, and friendships from around the world were celebrated at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. It was January 7th, 2018 when I started my journey as an international student at the University of Missouri-Columbia. After three months of new experiences, new ways to think, and hundreds of …

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April 1, 2018

Celebrating Cultures from Around the World

Academic Exchange , Augustana University , Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , Indonesia , Nepal , South Asia , West Liberty University

A Holi Away from Home: Smita Dhungana (Nepal) at Augustana University For the first time I was celebrating holi away from my home. This made me experience Holi here with Indian and Nepali people living in Sioux Falls, and I got to know their thoughts about celebrating it in a new place. Though this Holi was away from my family, I …

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