Alumni , Egypt , Middle East and North Africa , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
It all started in August 2019. I was getting ready to head to the USA. After a few days, I was all set to begin the most inspiring chapter of my life so far. Once I arrived, and with the help of the service-learning office at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, I was able to find the perfect volunteering …
Alumni , Central Asia , University of Mississippi , Uzbekistan
One of the most influential periods for most young people can be their student life, and I’m delighted to say that the Global UGRAD Program was a significant part of my undergraduate years that made my studentship even more valuable. During the program, I was able to immerse myself in learning the subjects of my academic interest such as Computer …
Alumni , Central Asia , Kazakhstan , Lewis-Clark State College
Hello! My name is Aigerim, and I am a Global UGRAD alumna from Kazakhstan. After the program I was so eager to share all the experience I gained in the United States, and I did! Thanks to my practice at school, I had the opportunity to tell more students about the number of great things the English language can bring …
Alumni , American Host Institutions , East Tennessee State University , Host Feature
We are excited to highlight our host partner, East Tennessee State University (ETSU), this month! Hopelyn Mooney is currently Prestigious Awards and Education Abroad Coordinator for incoming visiting international students (J-1’s), outgoing study abroad students, and faculty leading programs abroad. Hopelyn will be providing insight into life on campus for international students at ETSU. What does your orientation for international …
Our host institution partners are an integral part of the success of the Global UGRAD Program – without their support and collaboration, the program simply could not happen. World Learning is currently seeking four-year institutions of higher education to host another dynamic cohort of international students from over 60 countries for one semester during the spring 2022 semester. The application …
Alumni , Latin America and the Caribbean , Nicaragua , Old Dominion University
In this highly uncertain time, I am encouraging myself to become more resilient. Journaling has helped me accomplish this goal, which is what got me to write this article. As it turns out, if you give yourself the chance to listen and embrace your thoughts (as irrelevant as they seem to be), you can get to know yourself a little …
Proposals are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF)! The AEIF project competition supports Department of State alumni initiatives that promote shared values and innovative solutions to global challenges. You can learn more about AEIF and past winners, including our very own Global UGRAD alumni, by visiting their website here. For more information, please visit …
Alumni , Chatham University , India , Juniata College , Marymount University , South Asia
Alumni Class Secretary Tanay Katiyar for 2019-2020 Indian cohort recently asked his peers to reflect on their Global UGRAD experiences and update readers on significant academic and professional accomplishments, as well as future goals. After the Global UGRAD Program, Tasneem Zahra has become more responsible, independent, decisive, and serious toward her academic pursuits. A movie enthusiast, Tasneem now watches one …
Academics , Alumni , Central Asia , Dominican Republic , Kazakhstan , Latin America and the Caribbean , Mauritania , Sub-Saharan Africa
Last month, Global UGRAD participants in our pilot of the Virtual English Language Training (ELT) program completed their final coursework and assessments. The Global UGRAD and TESOL teams at World Learning are immensely proud of these students for successfully completing their virtual program and for the hard work and enthusiasm they brought to their virtual classrooms, overcoming the challenges presented …
Alumni , Eurasia , Georgia , Presbyterian College
Hey y’all Global UGRADs! I have been lucky enough to be one of four students from Georgia participating in the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program from 2019-2020. During this experience, I had a chance to spend the 2020 spring semester at Presbyterian College located in the beautiful Palmetto State of South Carolina. Today, as an alumnus, I realize how much this …