Category: Professional Development

Inclusion on Campus
November 12, 2018

Inclusion on Campus

Academic Exchange , Academics , Augustana University , California State University - San Marcos , Career , Carroll College , Guatemala , Haiti , Laos , OPAL , Palestinian Territories , Philippines , Professional Development , The U.S. Perspective , West Virginia University , Wright State University

To be an effective leader, it is important to challenge one’s assumptions of others and create spaces where traditionally silenced groups are given an opportunity to be heard. As part of World Learning’s Global UGRAD OPAL course module “Beyond Tolerance: Inclusion and Diversity Practices,” students were requested to attend an event or club meeting that serves as a space for …

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Global UGRAD Alumnus Wins Second Place in Student Energy Challenge – 2018
November 12, 2018

Global UGRAD Alumnus Wins Second Place in Student Energy Challenge – 2018

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Kazakhstan , Professional Development , University of Arkansas

While I had been studying at the University of Arkansas in Spring 2018, my friends from Kazakhstan invited me to participate in “Student Energy Challenge – 2018” sponsored by Shell within the framework of the World Petroleum Meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan on October 2-3, 2018. Our aim was to scientifically and economically develop the solution to current ecological problems of …

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Rediscovering My Love for Badminton
November 12, 2018

Rediscovering My Love for Badminton

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , Burma , Professional Development , The U.S. Perspective , Troy University

I used to play badminton when I was in high school with my little sister at the court near our apartment every evening. However, I gave it up once I began preparing for my university entrance exam. As soon as I arrived at Troy University, the first thing that grabbed my attention was a Badminton Club poster on the wall. …

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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

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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Alumni Update: Where is my UGRAD Post Now? Panama Edition
May 10, 2018

Alumni Update: Where is my UGRAD Post Now? Panama Edition

Alumni , Career , Latin America and the Caribbean , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Missouri State University , Nazareth College , North Dakota State University , Panama , Professional Development , University of Arkansas , University of Minnesota Twin Cities , Wayne State University , Western Washington University

Global UGRAD Panama REALLY loves their Global UGRAD posts, which makes us REALLY happy!  We are excited to share with you below the updates of many of our Panamanian Global UGRAD alumni. Karan Kishinani, Global UGRAD 2016-17 at Wayne State University After returning home upon the completion my Global UGRAD journey, I continued my education as a senior student at the …

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