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Fall Photo Montage
October 14, 2021

Fall Photo Montage

Augustana University , Keene State College , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , University of Alabama , University of Utah , Utica College

Fall Photo Montage We asked the Global UGRAD students to send us photos of some of the adventures they have been on this fall. Many are spending their time away from campus to explore new cities and nature. They are also busy participating in community service projects and making new friends. Their pictures serve as a nice reminder of how …

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Flawed but Ambitious–Diego’s Take on NYC
May 13, 2019

Flawed but Ambitious–Diego’s Take on NYC

East Asia and the Pacific , Experiencing America , Keene State College , Philippines

New York City is a mess. The clean spots are so clean that you know someone is funneling obscene amounts of money into them, and the neglected parts are so messy that you know someone is not listening. The city has its problems—poverty, crime, pollution—but proudly calls itself “the greatest city in the world” over the sounds of taxis blaring …

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Timur Bapiev Represents Guyana at “Change the World” Model UN
May 10, 2018

Timur Bapiev Represents Guyana at “Change the World” Model UN

Academics , Central Asia , Keene State College , Kyrgyzstan

  The Model United Nations is an educational simulation of UN committees, in which you learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the UN. During a Model UN, you represent a specific country; in other words, you become a delegate from this specific country. My country was Guyana, which is located in South America and borders Suriname, Brazil, and Venezuela. A …

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March 1, 2018

Global UGRAD in the News

Algeria , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Keene State College , Kyrgyzstan , Middle East and North Africa , Russia , Thailand , Wayne State University

Our Global UGRAD participants are extraordinary. This month, we are showcasing three news articles published by different campus organizations scattered throughout the United States to highlight this fact. Please click below to read about how six Global UGRADs are experiencing campus life. Enjoy! Wandee and Lidiya at Georgia College & State University Timur at Keene State College Radia and Goga at Wayne …

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April 4, 2017

Nonviolence Training: Changing Lives

Diversity and Inclusion , Egypt , Keene State College , Middle East and North Africa

Omar Awwad, Global UGRAD 2016-2017, Keene State College This spring break I had the opportunity to volunteer with Something New, an organization that helps welcome refugees and immigrants to the States. Part of the program was receiving training that would help us understand what we were doing in order to offer more help to people who need it the most. The one training …

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February 15, 2017

Global UGRAD in the News

Egypt , Keene State College , Middle East and North Africa , Saginaw Valley State University

The Global UGRAD Program is a great opportunity for international students to experience life in the United States. The other side of this experience is that people in the U.S. get to learn about other cultures! We are proud that some Global UGRAD students have already started to make their mark on their host communities this semester and have been featured …

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