Alumni , Professional Development , University of Houston-Victoria
Hello there! My name is Vladyslav Shapoval, and I am a Ukrainian Global UGRAD alumnus who completed the program just over half a year ago. During my studies at the University of Houston-Victoria, I decided to take classes that I would not be able to take at my home university. So, I took Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Media Literacy, and …
Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Augustana University , Mt. Holyoke , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , St. Norbert , Towson University
Every semester, World Learning Program Officers visit a handful of host institutions to meet with students, explore facilities, and connect with university staff. Keep reading to experience campus life at five U.S. host institutions through the eyes of our Program Officers and program participants. This semester, Alex had the opportunity to visit Global UGRAD host university St. Norbert’s College in …
Academics , American Host Institutions , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Missouri State University , Towson University , Wayne State University
From community service to mountaineering, our Global UGRAD participants have surmounted the toughest challenges and accomplished extraordinary feats this past semester. Some of their accomplishments have been featured in university, local, and international news publications. Continue reading below to view articles featuring Global UGRAD students, clicking on images to view the original article. Poorna Malavath at Minnesota State University – …
Academic Exchange , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , University of Southern Indiana
My name is Sitora Sufijinova, and I am studying as a Global UGRAD student at the University of Southern Indiana. Upon my arrival to the United States, I felt as if I’d ended up in a world full of people who are different from my home country. Since I first stepped foot in an American airport, I’ve met people from …
Academics , Lebanon , Middle East and North Africa , SUNY Plattsburgh
My name is Luna Baalbaki, I’m a Global UGRAD student at the State University of New York – Plattsburgh. My experience hasn’t been only about studying and meeting new friends, but also about exploring the town that I live in. I never thought that a small town like Plattsburgh would come to have a special place in my heart. But, after …
Academic Exchange , American Host Institutions , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia
Susan Yang currently serves as a Global UGRAD Program Officer for the East Asia Pacific and South Asia regions. Prior to this, she helped administer the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program and conducted research, data, and evaluation projects for the Girl Scouts River Valleys. Susan has a strong background in education including teaching abroad in South Korea …
Academics , Central Asia , Georgia College and State University , Tajikistan
World Learning is proud to feature in this month’s Global Gazette the story of Hadyatulloi Azimzoda. Hadyatulloi is a 2019-2020 Global UGRAD participant from Tajikistan studying at Georgia State College and University who was featured prominently in an article on his host university’s website. As the semester progresses, we are thrilled to be showcasing the experiences, goals, and accomplishments of Global …
Middle East and North Africa , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , Saudi Arabia
The Misk Global Forum is a conference for leaders under 30 years old. This year, the conference took place in New York City and featured successful under-30 leaders and CEOs, potential students, and young people from Saudi Arabia and around the world. In the organizer’s words, the purpose of the forum is “to support young people to lead the way …
Academic Exchange , american connections , Cambodia , University of Houston-Victoria
Pchum Ben Day | Yary Keo, Cambodia, University of Houston Victoria “I went to Houston to join the local Cambodian community in celebrating Pchum Ben Day, which is a traditional religious holiday in Cambodia. I was so delighted to meet a lot of Cambodians here in the U.S. We did a good deed together, which is a feature of our …
Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Q&A with Milos Provci (Serbia), who is currently enrolled in an American Sign Language (ASL) course at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. What motivated you to study ASL? I’ve been intrigued by the lifestyle of the Deaf (yes, they capitalize it!) and this interest has only grown. I notice through my assigned readings what the ASL community needs, and I …