Global UGRAD Photo Contest

Global UGRAD Photo Contest

Before arriving in Washington, D.C., Global UGRADs submitted pictures that reflected their favorite experiences and memories in the United States. Categories included: American Experiences, Community Service, Fall Fun, School Spirit, and Sharing Culture. Students voted for the best pictures, and the winners were announced on the final night of the End of Program Workshop. American Experiences: Jean Portillo | Guatemala …

Travel Highlights

Travel Highlights

For many Global UGRAD students, traveling in the United States is a highlight of their exchange, offering unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories. Below are some travel highlights from the fall 2024 Global UGRAD cohort: Jan Edrian Ariola | Philippines | Mercyhurst University “Recently, I stumbled upon an old essay I wrote during high school in 2020. I had listed some …

First Impressions from Fall 2024

First Impressions from Fall 2024

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 …

Advice from Alumni

Advice from Alumni

The new year ushers in the arrival of new Global UGRAD participants for the spring semester. Participants consider so many important things as they begin their program, from scheduling classes to budgeting money to managing time. Who better to share advice on navigating this transition than Global UGRAD alumni? Minh Thu Nguyen | Vietnam | Northern Michigan University | Fall …

Spring 2023 Host Institution Partners

Spring 2023 Host Institution Partners

The Global UGRAD Program would not be a success without the dedicated partnership of over 80 universities across the United States each academic year. Through the rigorous host application and selection process, World Learning gains new insights into the unique culture and diverse academic strengths that each university or college offers. This semester, World Learning is proud to partner with …

Global UGRAD Halloween Costume Contest

Global UGRAD Halloween Costume Contest

Every year the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program holds a costume contest via our Facebook group to encourage students to share their Halloween costumes and how they are celebrating the holiday in their host universities. This year, as in years past, we had a large number of students submit their funny, scary, creative, and all around awesome costumes. Thank you to …