Academic Exchange , Alumni , Professional Development
One of the most memorable activities for Global UGRAD students is the End of Program (EoP) Workshop held in Washington, DC. The spring 2024 workshop took place from April 3rd through April 6th and brought together the spring cohort of 162 students from 53 countries. After arriving in the nation’s capital, students were greeted by World Learning staff and gathered …
Alumni , Paraguay , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of the Incarnate Word
Over the past several months, Global UGRAD alumni from Paraguay have been busy spreading the word about the program. Alumni spanning several cohorts have gathered on multiple occasions to raise awareness about Global UGRAD amongst prospective applicants and future program participants. Silvia Alvarenga, who completed her exchange semester at SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall of 2022, summarized these events and …
Academic Exchange , Alumni , Community Service , End of Program Worshop , Kenya , North Central College , Professional Development
Hello, my name is Ian Adipo, and I am from Kenya. Global UGRAD is an enriching experience that I have long wanted to be a part of. My dreams came true in January 2023, when I was selected for an interview out of hundreds of applicants. After successfully interviewing, I moved on to the next phase and completed my TOEFL …
Alumni , American Host Institutions , Delta State University , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Kenya , Laos , Mississippi Valley State University , Spring Break , Tajikistan , West Liberty University , Wright State University
Throughout the semester, Global UGRAD students have used their weekends and spring break to explore cities and regions across the United States. From Chicago to Los Angeles to New York City, Global UGRADs have visited many popular cities as well as a number of sites off the beaten path. Below are some stories and highlights that Global UGRADs have shared …
Alumni , Experiencing America , Kyrgyzstan , Professional Development , Wayne State University
“Once a UGRAD, always a UGRAD!” This statement resonates deeply with me and many others who have had the privilege of participating in the Global UGRAD Program. My name is Aigerim Kurmanbekova, and as a proud Wayne State Warrior representing Kyrgyzstan at Wayne State University during the fall semester of 2019, I have come to understand the profound impact this …
Algeria , Alumni , Emporia State University , Papua New Guinea , Philippines , Ukraine
In March, Sarah Halligan, Global UGRAD Program Officer, had the opportunity to visit Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. During this visit, she met the four Global UGRAD students studying at Emporia State this semester and explored the Emporia State campus. Emporia State has hosted Global UGRAD students since 2014, and the students currently attending are thoroughly enjoying their experience. …
Alumni , Cambodia , Florida Gulf Coast University , Guatemala , Kent State University , Kosovo , Philippines , San Francisco State University
Across the country Global UGRAD participants have been enjoying a wide range of sports activities, both on and off campus. For many, this is their first time watching or joining athletic activities typical of the United States. We asked students to describe their experiences, so read on to learn more! Mark Virgil Jamer | Philippines | Kent State University “This …
Academic Exchange , Alumni , Experiencing America , Professional Development , Sri Lanka , University of Maine
Greetings from the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” Sri Lanka! I am Hashini de Silva, a Global UGRAD who studied social sciences at the University of Maine (UMaine) in the fall semester of 2023. As the only UGRAD that semester coming from the humble roots of Sri Lanka, an island nation trying to pave its path in an illustrious world, …
Academic Exchange , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Kansas State University , Presbyterian College , University of Arkansas , Xavier University of Louisiana
As the spring semester unfolds, World Learning is thrilled to welcome a diverse cohort of Global UGRAD students to campuses across the country. Each semester, Global UGRADs from all corners of the globe embark on a transformative journey to pursue their academic aspirations in the United States. For many Global UGRADs, the first impressions of their host university and community …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Cambodia , Experiencing America , Kansas State University , Presbyterian College , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , University of Arkansas , Vanuatu , Vietnam , Zimbabwe
One month into their exchange program, Global UGRAD participants are hard at work setting ambitious goals to make the most of their semester. Now that they have familiarized themselves with campus and settled into life in the United States, they have begun to think about the events, activities, or objectives they hope to accomplish before they depart in May. As …