Category: American Host Institutions

Local Adventures
November 11, 2024

Local Adventures

Alumni , Cambodia , Carroll College , Experiencing America , Fiji , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Moldova , Philippines , Zimbabwe

From a traditional powwow in Minnesota to a rodeo in Montana, Global UGRAD students have had experiences as unique as the communities in which they are living. Keep reading for a small sample of students’ activities outside of the classroom this fall. Mary Therese Catapang | Philippines | University of North Carolina, Greensboro “On October 28, Filipino American students and …

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Community Service Spotlight
November 11, 2024

Community Service Spotlight

American Host Institutions , Community Service , India , University of South Dakota

Community service is a long-standing tradition of the Global UGRAD Program. Volunteering allows students to familiarize themselves with their local communities and connect with a diverse array of new people. During the fall semester, and especially around Thanksgiving and the December holidays, food banks and pantries become a popular destination for volunteers, and a much-needed resource for communities. Om Upadhyay, …

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Reflections on New Experiences
October 17, 2024

Reflections on New Experiences

Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , Fiji , Georgia , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Moldova , OPAL , Southeast Missouri State University , University of North Carolina Wilmington

Recently, as part of their Online Professional and Academic Learning Course (OPAL), Global UGRAD students participated in a local initiative or event surrounding inclusivity and belonging. Three students shared their reflections on new experiences, featured below. Daniela Plamadeala | Moldova | University of North Carolina – Wilmington “I recently had the opportunity to volunteer at the Cape Fear Latino Festival …

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Spotlight on Current Students
October 17, 2024

Spotlight on Current Students

Academics , Alumni , Bluefield State University , Egypt , Experiencing America , Guatemala , Kazakhstan , Professional Development , University of Northern Iowa , University of the Ozarks

Global UGRAD students have the opportunity to pursue both their passions and a wide range of new interests throughout their semester in the United States, including participating in pitch competitions, producing media for their host institutions, and having quintessential American experiences. The three students featured in this article represent a small sample of the achievements and unique experiences shared by …

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Alumni Spotlight: El Salvador
October 17, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: El Salvador

Alumni , Bluefield State University , El Salvador , Professional Development

Hello everyone, I’m Lenny Alexandra García Martínez from El Salvador. I was a Global UGRAD in the spring 2024 semester at Bluefield State University in Bluefield, West Virginia. After the incredible experience of Global UGRAD, my return to El Salvador has been a journey full of new challenges and opportunities. It has only been six months since I returned, but …

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Welcoming the Fall Global UGRAD Cohort
September 16, 2024

Welcoming the Fall Global UGRAD Cohort

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Experiencing America , University of South Alabama

World Learning is pleased to welcome Global UGRAD participants from all across the world to the United States. The 2024-2025 cohort includes 330 students with 137 enrolled this semester. Representing 62 countries/areas, these students are hosted at 59 partner universities and colleges throughout the United States. All Global UGRAD participants attending the fall semester have arrived at their host campuses …

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First Impressions from Fall 2024
September 16, 2024

First Impressions from Fall 2024

Bluefield State University , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Cottey College , Kenya , Mercyhurst University , Missouri State University , Philippines , Serbia

Global UGRAD participants have settled into their new campuses after arriving last month. Whether it’s the size of the supermarkets or the American expressions and mannerisms, our students experience many cultural differences during their first few weeks in the United States. We’ve captured some thoughts and feelings about how this exchange program has surprised some of our students and how …

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What’s in Your Bag?
September 16, 2024

What’s in Your Bag?

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Bluefield State University , Georgia College and State University , Guatemala , Kenya , Missouri State University , Serbia

Every semester, a new cohort of UGRAD students arrives in the United States, excited to begin the once-in-a-lifetime experience of the Global UGRAD Program. While they will spend the coming months exploring a new country and meeting new people, they will also retain their connections to their homes in a variety of ways. Despite limited space in their suitcases, UGRAD …

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Alumni Spotlight: Thailand
September 16, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Thailand

Alumni , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Nazareth University , Professional Development , Thailand

This month we are proud to feature Nadthawee Promprasit, an alumna from Thailand who participated in the Global UGRAD Program in the spring of 2024. As a biology major at Nazareth University in Rochester, New York, she advanced her STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education and widely explored her passion for new languages and cultures outside of the classroom. Recently, …

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End of Program Workshop Photo Contest and Scavenger Hunt
May 14, 2024

End of Program Workshop Photo Contest and Scavenger Hunt

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , Countries , End of Program Worshop , Kansas State University , Kent State University , St. Norbert

What is one word to describe the final night of the End of Program Workshop? Celebration! A well-known Global UGRAD tradition, the photo contest is the perfect way for students to share the best snapshots of their exchange experience. Students were asked to submit photos of their best memories in the following categories: American Experiences, Community Service, School Spirit, Sharing …

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