This fall, Global UGRAD students have been actively engaged in presidential and local election campaigns. World Learning asked Alit Sudarsana and Jovana Osmajic from the University of Utah to write about their experiences volunteering with the Romney and Obama campaigns. After reading their perspectives we invite you to share your own stories and thoughts in the comments. I Wayan Alit Sudarsana, Indonesia, University of …
It’s that time of year again, final exams are right around the corner and it’s time to start studying. Don’t panic! Final exams and midterms can be stressful, but by managing your time well and taking care of yourself, they can be a lot less overwhelming. As a senior at American University, over the last few years I’ve learned a …
Jessica Wilkinson is a new World Learning intern with the Global UGRAD team. A dual citizen of Brazil and the U.S. she learned to speak Portuguese and developed an appreciation of international affairs living in Brazil for 15 years and studying at the American School of Brasilia. After moving to the United States, she attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received …
Dear UGRAD Post, I went to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Mountain, and the Badlands on a Augustana College field trip. I learned many things including more on US culture, history and some stories of Native American Tribes. I was especially amazed at the efforts of the crew members who built Mt. Rushmore without advanced technology. I admire their work because …
It’s that time of year again, when the fall semester UGRAD students come to Washington, DC for their Re-entry Workshop. World Learning looks forward to welcoming 38 students from Burma, China, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela, and Vietnam to the Nov. 14-17 event. Get ready to compete for a big prize during the DC Scavenger Hunt, dance …
Panama Huberht Santos (09-10) learned from Program Assistant, Margarita Pearce, that no students from Chiriqu (the province he is from) were neither selected nor applied correctly last year. As a result he decided to go to his home university to meet with some members of the English faculty. During this meeting, he was able to encourage students to apply and showed the professors …
Mongolia Amar Batkhuu (11-12) successfully graduated from the National University of Mongolia last June with a Bachelor’s degree in International Economic Relations. He started working for Oyu Tolgoi LLC, the biggest mining company operating in Mongolia as a Cooperation Agreement Officer in the Regional Development and Social Performance department. Amar is currently working on developing a community agreement that would …
Program Officer, Jessica Mead visited five students at Presbyterian College in late October. Presbyterian College is a small liberal arts school located in Clinton, South Carolina, and a new UGRAD host. In addition to meetings with students and staff, Jessica accompanied the UGRADers on a pre-Halloween trip to Niven’s Apple Farm for for cider, pumpkins and a little fun. Below are …
Every four years the US wraps itself up in its best reds, whites, and blues and puts on one of the world’s biggest political shows – the US Presidential Election. Being in the States during election season offers an exciting and unique perspective on democracy and society in the US, and, even though you can’t vote, we hope you’ll take …
Anyone who has traveled away from home for a significant amount of time knows that feelings of homesickness can strike at any time and can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few days. Recently scientists have identified what homesickness really is- a distinct adjustment disorder with clear signs and symptoms. Those who suffer from homesickness often feel anxiety, …