Last week the U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan brought together over 150 alumni of various exchange programs (including Global UGRAD) at the virtual Annual U.S. Alumni Reception. They celebrated another successful year of State Department-supported exchange programs and welcomed a new cohort of alumni. The gathering also highlighted the individual accomplishments of U.S. alumni recorded in 2020, as well as the projects …
Every two weeks, our English Language Training (ELT) students choose to participate in fun and exciting extracurricular activities to help develop their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills; gain insight into life on campus and in the United States; and connect with peers around the world. Heidy Molina, Zaw Than Soe, and Gilbert Kandaya share their experiences so far: “My favorite …
Alumni , Panama , Wayne State University
It has been two years since I stepped out of my comfort zone and decided to start my journey as a Global UGRAD exchange student, and for sure, my life has been nothing but extraordinary since. I still remember when my semester at Wayne State ended, I could not help feeling sad to say goodbye to the memories I created …
Academics , Alumni , Career , Indonesia , Troy University
Hello, Global Gazette readers! My name is Ni Gusti Ayu Putu Intan Kumbayoni, or Intan for short, and I am from Indonesia. I was an exchange student at Troy University from 2019-2020. My major is anthropology with an interest in biology and forensic science, which is part of what led me to Troy University. My interest in biology and …
Alumni , Lebanon , Marymount University
Everyday feels like August 4, every hour feels like 6:07:36pm in Beirut. For those who are unaware of the significance of that particular day, the capital city of Lebanon experienced the world’s third largest explosion in history at one of its most crucial port sites. It left much of the city in absolute ruins. “During the civil war of 1975 …
Alumni , Missouri State University , Russia
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Department of State asked exchange alumni to reflect on what ADA means to them. Global UGRAD alumnus Irina Andreeva submitted the winning essay; she speaks about what inspires in the video below. Irina Andreeva, Russia, Global UGRAD 2016-2017, Missouri State University
Alumni , Guatemala , Kazakhstan , South Korea
Our Virtual English Language Training students recently completed the first module of their online English courses. These past few weeks, Global UGRADs have examined historical figures and cultural movements to discuss what freedom means in the United States, in their home communities, and to us as individuals. Meet George Washington Carver by Aigerim Myrzakhmet (Kazakhstan) I was amazed and inspired by …
Alumni , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Cambodia , Guatemala , Jordan , Moldova
Last month, we published the first part of the 2020 From Where I Stand series. This annual project highlights the achievements of alumni since completing the Global UGRAD Program. If you missed last month’s edition, you can still find it here. We’re excited to share even more stories below! Gabriela Elizabeth Guzman Sanchez, Guatemala, Rochester Institute of Technology, Global UGRAD …
Alumni , University of Maine , Uzbekistan
Guzaloy recently hosted an in-depth webinar on being a Global UGRAD. She speaks about her experience adjusting to a different academic culture, traveling, and making new friends. If you are a prospective applicant or unfamiliar with the particulars of the program, this video is for you! Guzaloy Zakhirova, Uzbekistan, Global UGRAD 2018-2019, University of Maine
Check out this Global UGRAD alumni feature on World Learning’s blog (click on the snapshot below to be redirected).