Category: Academics

Teaching American Youth About Cambodia
October 11, 2018

Teaching American Youth About Cambodia

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , Cambodia , East Asia and the Pacific , Professional Development , University of the Incarnate Word

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), my host institution, provided me the opportunity to present about Cambodia to a number of primary school students, high school students, and teachers at St. Peter School in San Antonio. I first provided some general facts about Cambodia including the geographical area, overview of lives in urban and rural areas, religions, currency, and …

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Democracy in Action
October 11, 2018

Democracy in Action

Academic Exchange , Academics , Algeria , American Host Institutions , Carroll College , Fayetteville University , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Middle East and North Africa , Morocco , Professional Development , University of the Incarnate Word , Venezuala

As the U.S. mid-term elections are just around the corner, Global UGRAD students are also participating in democracy by running for office at their host universities and registering people to vote! Kenza Beladel from Morocco at the University of the Incarnate Word Kenza was recently elected as the Senator of International Students for the Student Government Association. As Senator, Kenza …

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September 12, 2018

Thailand Alumni Update by Petpailin Wiangnak

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , american connections , Bakersfield , Career , East Asia and the Pacific , Professional Development , Thailand

When I first arrived at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), it was my very first time in the U.S. I completely appreciated my life in the States. There were a lot of beautiful places and, importantly, wonderful people. This inspired me and I had told myself that I would come back someday! When I returned to my home university, I applied …

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September 12, 2018

Alumni Update: Raushan Zhandayeva, Kazakhstan, CSUB

Academics , Alumni , Bakersfield , California State University , Central Asia , Kazakhstan , Professional Development

One of the most important lessons that I received during my Global UGRAD experience back in 2016 was the importance of cross-cultural communication. Today, starting my Master of Global Affairs (MGA) program at the University of Notre Dame, I cannot underestimate this invaluable message. The Keough School of Global Affairs, my new home for the next two years, is the …

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August 14, 2018

Global UGRAD 17-18 Alumni Class Secretaries

Academics , Alumni

The Global UGRAD team at World Learning would like to congratulate all the 2017-18 Global UGRAD participants on successfully completing their incredible experience in the United States last year. As Global UGRAD alumni, World Learning wants to keep in contact and continue to support you even after you’ve left the program. Every year one participant from each country is selected …

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August 14, 2018

Morocco Alumni Update: A Modern Life Tinged of Ancient by Ikbale Bouziane

Academics , Alumni , Diversity and Inclusion , Middle East and North Africa , Morocco , University of Maine

Morocco has been inhabited by the Amazigh, also known as the Berber ethnic group, since at least 5,000 years ago. It was a part of Mauretania, a region in the ancient Maghreb that stretched from today’s Algeria westwards to the Atlantic covering the northern part of Morocco and its Atlas mountains. By the 7th century, the land was conquered by …

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August 14, 2018

2018 Spring Semester and ELT Honor Roll

Academics , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , South Asia , Sub-Saharan Africa

Once again, our Global UGRAD students have surpassed expectations. The spring academic semester and ELT participants connected with host communities through cultural events and social activism while at the same time immersing themselves in U.S. academic culture. While all of our students are impressive, the following went above and beyond by making the Global UGRAD honor roll for the 2018 …

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August 14, 2018

An Unforgettable Experience by Soumayani Ghoshal

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , Career , Chatham University , India , Professional Development

The Global UGRAD experience leaves an indelible impact on each of our minds and urges us to keep following our dreams while working towards developing our community. The community service hours taught me the importance of caring and giving back to society. This inspired a group of fellow alumni and me to begin our own mini organization called the Glow …

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