Category: Professional Development

Alumni Update: Bhim Tamang, Nepal
May 13, 2019

Alumni Update: Bhim Tamang, Nepal

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Career , Nepal , New Mexico Highlands University , Professional Development , South Asia

To be honest, I did not want to return home after the Global UGRAD Program. Sad but true, I had to come back. However, I flew back home with lots of beautiful and unforgettable memories of my American friendship family (Mom, Dad, Jesse, and dogs), classmates, Global UGRAD friends I made at the End of Program Summit, World Learning advisors, …

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World Learning and SIT at NAFSA
May 13, 2019

World Learning and SIT at NAFSA

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Career , Professional Development

World Learning and SIT are excited to be attending the NAFSA annual conference taking place in Washington, DC from Monday, May 27th to Friday, May 31st. World Learning staff and SIT alumni and faculty will be presenting, attending, and hosting a booth during the four-day conference. We hope to connect with as many of our colleagues in international education as …

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Alumni Gathering: Cambodia
May 13, 2019

Alumni Gathering: Cambodia

Academic Exchange , Alumni , American University , Ball State University , Cambodia , Carroll College , East Asia and the Pacific , Nazareth College , Portland State University , Professional Development , University of Mississippi , University of Missouri , University of Tennessee Knoxville , University of Utah

We all know that when Global UGRAD alumni from the same cohort gather together in their home country after returning from the U.S., it is absolutely fun. Yet, when two cohorts meet, that is even more amazing. The Global UGRAD alumni in Cambodia from cohorts 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 met together for a dinner in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The alumni of …

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From Where I Stand 2019 Part II | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project
April 12, 2019

From Where I Stand 2019 Part II | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project

Alumni , Armenia , Cambodia , Career , Central Asia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Endicott College , Eurasia , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Honduras , Jordan , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Middle East and North Africa , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Morocco , Murray State University , Nazareth College , Old Dominion University , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , Sub-Saharan Africa , Tennessee Technical University , University of Connecticut , University of Tennessee Knoxville , University of Utah , Vietnam , West Liberty University , Western Kentucky University

Last month, we published Part I of our 2019 From Where I Stand series, the Global UGRAD photo project that creatively shows what our alumni have accomplished since returning home. If you did not have a chance to read last month’s installment, you can find it here. We are thrilled to share even more stories of volunteerism, academics, and growth with you this month. …

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Alumni Update: Enkhchimeg Nergui, Mongolia
April 12, 2019

Alumni Update: Enkhchimeg Nergui, Mongolia

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Career , East Asia and the Pacific , Missouri State University , Mongolia , Professional Development

Hello everyone! My name is Chimgee (Enkhchimeg) Nergui and I am a current Fulbright Student Program scholarship recipient working towards a Masters of Tourism Management at Colorado State University. I was born and raised in the eastern countryside of Mongolia and moved to the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, in 2009 to pursue my higher education. Growing up as a countryside girl, …

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Exploring New Horizons Through Art
April 12, 2019

Exploring New Horizons Through Art

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , american connections , American Host Institutions , Bahrain , Burma , Career , East Asia and the Pacific , East Tennessee State University , East Tennessee State University , Experiencing America , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , Nicaragua , Professional Development , University of Missouri , University of Southern Indiana

Moe Maung Maung, Burma, East Tennessee State University: One of my goals for applying to the Global UGRAD Program was that I wanted to re-start something I stopped doing – drawing.  Due to some conditions, I had put aside drawing for many days, months, and years. However, I have been drawing again for one and a half months at ETSU. …

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From Where I Stand 2019 Part I | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project
March 12, 2019

From Where I Stand 2019 Part I | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project

Academic Exchange , Alumni , American University , Armenia , California State University - San Marcos , Cambodia , Career , Carroll College , Community Service , Emporia State University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Honduras , Jordan , Kansas State University , Kent State University , Kenya , Malaysia , Morocco , Mozambique , Northern  Michigan University , Professional Development , University of Maine , University of Missouri , University of Nevada, Reno , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire , Uzbekistan , Vietnam , West Virginia University

One of our favorite sayings is “Once a UGRAD, always a UGRAD.” Even when the U.S. portion of the Global UGRAD experience is over, alumni are always a part of this big and talented family. The lessons learned and knowledge gained during the exchange live on as alumni share their stories and dedicate efforts to shine brightly in their home …

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Spring 2019 First Impressions
February 13, 2019

Spring 2019 First Impressions

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , Career , Chatham University , East Asia and the Pacific , Experiencing America , Israel , Malaysia , Professional Development , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , University of Arkansas , Venezuala

World Learning asked our Global UGRADs to describe their first impressions of their host campuses. Check out what they said about their ‘homes’ for this semester! Adina Joseph, Malaysia, Chatham University: My first impression of my campus was if I was in a Narnia or Harry Potter world setting. Chatham University is so beautiful it almost does not feel real. …

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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2019 Application is Open!
February 13, 2019

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2019 Application is Open!

Alumni , Emporia State University , Honduras , Latin America and the Caribbean , Professional Development

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is a U.S. Department of State initiative that provides grant money to alumni who want to carry out projects in their home communities. Since its inception, AEIF has supported over 300 alumni-led initiatives worldwide. AEIF has reached millions of people through training, awareness campaigns, and leadership initiatives. In 2018, out of more than 1,300 project …

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Alumni Reflections
February 13, 2019

Alumni Reflections

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , american connections , American Host Institutions , Career , Experiencing America , India , Professional Development , South Asia , University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Studying in the U.S. as a Global UGRAD student has not only had an impact on my academic skills, but it has also expanded my career scope, perspectives, and increased my awareness. I enjoyed every single aspect of the program starting from community service to living with an American roommate. Even though it wouldn’t be accurate to call any country …

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