Category: Academic Exchange

Alumni Spotlight: Zimbabwe
September 13, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Zimbabwe

Academic Exchange , Academics , Africa , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Career , Community Service , Experiencing America , Professional Development , Sub-Saharan Africa , University of Montevallo , Zimbabwe

Hi all, I’m Leonard Mushunje, a Fall 2021 Global UGRAD student from Zimbabwe. I recently graduated from Midlands State University with a distinction in Mathematics and Statistics. When I was selected as a Global UGRAD finalist and was placed at the University of Montevallo in Alabama, I had mixed feelings. On reflection, being a Global UGRAD student was one of …

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August 12, 2022

What’s in the Bags? Incoming UGRADers and What They Are Bringing

Academic Exchange , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa

As the end of summer draws near, the Fall 2022 cohort of Global UGRADs has already begun to arrive in the U.S. With over 100 students in the program this semester, this means they collectively have well over 100 bags, so today we’re going to learn a little bit about what they will be bringing with them! Even with limited …

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Partner Feature: Central Washington University
August 12, 2022

Partner Feature: Central Washington University

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Central Washington University , Community Service , Diversity and Inclusion , Host Feature

This month we are pleased to highlight our host partner, Central Washington University (CWU)! Rachel Gordon, International Partnerships Manager for the Office of International Studies & Programs at CWU, introduces herself and shares more about the exciting opportunities and programs available to international students at CWU.   How long have you been working at CWU? What is your role? I …

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Virtual End-of-Program Workshop & Take the Stage!
April 13, 2022

Virtual End-of-Program Workshop & Take the Stage!

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Career , Experiencing America , Professional Development

This month, World Learning held its virtual End-of-Program Workshop for current Global UGRAD participants. Global UGRAD participants joined from across the United States to participate in daily sessions hosted primarily by facilitator Si Norton, as well as Tim Rivera (Senior Advisor for Innovation and Strategy at World Learning). Topics ranged from diversity, equity, and inclusion to action planning and community …

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Alumni Update: Zimbabwe
April 13, 2022

Alumni Update: Zimbabwe

Academic Exchange , Academics , Africa , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Experiencing America , Georgia College and State University , Professional Development , Sub-Saharan Africa , Zimbabwe

Hello, this is Michael Mbulelo Ncube from Zimbabwe. I was a Global UGRAD student in the fall of 2019, and I studied at Georgia College and State University. Ever since I got back home, I’ve hit the ground running. From my time in the U.S., I was incredibly inspired by the infrastructural development of the U.S. public education system, particularly …

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March 14, 2022

Alliance Advocacy Day

Academic Exchange

On March 3, World Learning staff participated in Alliance Advocacy Day to promote cultural exchange programs (like Global UGRAD!) and educate U.S. Members of Congress about the many benefits these programs offer. The Alliance for International Exchange is an association that brings together member organizations from across the field of international education and cultural exchange – World Learning is one …

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Alumni Update: Mozambique
March 14, 2022

Alumni Update: Mozambique

Academic Exchange , Academics , Africa , Alumni , Endicott College , Mozambique , Professional Development

My name is Euclidio “James” Alberto, I am from Mozambique. I was the first Mozambican to be selected as a Global UGRAD scholar (2013-2014) when the program was introduced in my home country. I went to Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts where I studied International Relations. When I arrived at my new school, not only did I attend classes, I got …

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Inspirational Women for International Women’s Day
March 14, 2022

Inspirational Women for International Women’s Day

Academic Exchange , Academics , Africa , Alumni , American Host Institutions , East Asia and the Pacific , Haiti , Latin America and the Caribbean , Myanmar , Philippines , Presbyterian College , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , Sub-Saharan Africa , University of Maine , Zimbabwe

With the beginning of National Women’s History Month in the United States and in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, current Global UGRAD students shared about women they believe have helped shape who they are today.   Adrian Reister Fernandez, Philippines, University of Maine “Meet the women who molded me to become who I am today! My Wonder WoMom …

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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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