Alumni , Egypt , North Central College
Hello, Global UGRADs! My name is Abdulrahman K. Ahmed, and I’m a medical doctor from Assiut University in Egypt. In spring 2022, I had the incredible opportunity to study at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, as a Global UGRAD exchange student through the U.S. Department of State. That semester fundamentally shaped the trajectory of my life – both professionally and …
Alumni , Community Service , Experiencing America , Nepal , North Central College
My name is Bijay Regmi, and I am a Global UGRAD exchange student studying at North Central College (NCC) in Naperville, Illinois. During my spring break, I had the awesome opportunity to participate in a service trip to Loveland, Colorado through the NCC Breakaway program. Coming from Nepal, where community involvement is deeply valued, I was eager to experience how …
Alumni , American Host Institutions , El Salvador , Nepal , Nepal , North Central College , The U.S. Perspective , University of Southern Indiana , University of the Ozarks , Vietnam
As students embark on their UGRAD journey – exploring the United States, forging friendships, and embracing new experiences—they remain deeply connected to their home countries. One of the most powerful ties to home? The meaningful items they’ve packed in their suitcases. Though thousands of miles away, their UGRAD host campuses are now their second home, filled with new routines and …