Academic Exchange , Alumni , Florida Gulf Coast University , Kosovo
In the vast and varied landscape of Florida I found true friendship. I met two girls from different corners of the world, one from Bangladesh, the other from Uzbekistan, and me from Kosovo. Our friendship started on Facebook a month before coming to the States. Fate was on our side to get chosen to study in Florida at Florida Gulf …
Academic Exchange , Bennett College , Community Service , Tajikistan
I spent my Global UGRAD exchange semester at Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Due to my strong interest in migration, global development, and humanitarian assistance, I volunteered for the Church World Service Immigration and Refugee Program as a community mentor and English language tutor for a refugee family from Africa. By working for the Immigration and Refugee Program, I …
Experiencing America , Kyrgyzstan , Palestinian Territories , Saginaw Valley State University
Temirlan Tagaibaev, Kyrgzstan, Saginaw Valley State University During winter break I visited four different cities. My trip began in Chicago, proceeded to Boston, New York, and finished in Washington, D.C. It was the longest trip I ever had. In Chicago, I met many different people, including some Kyrgyz-Americans and ate some Kyrgyz food. I noticed that many people want to …
Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , The U.S. Perspective
The Global UGRAD participants continue to amaze us with their extraordinary participation at their host universities. Over the course of this semester, many students’ campus participation has been highlighted through articles published by their host institutions. Continue reading below to view articles featuring Global UGRAD students, clicking on the individual links to be connected to the original article. Beshoy Ewida …
Career , El Salvador , Professional Development , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
As an exchange student of International Relations (IR) at University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire (UWEC), I decided to get involved with any possible organizations both on and off campus that could enrich my educational background and shape my professional path in IR. For that, I decided to join the Model United Nations Club, having taken a related course about International Organizations at …
Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Burma , Career , China , East Asia and the Pacific , Iowa Wesleyan University , Kent State University , Professional Development , The U.S. Perspective
As we wrap up the semester, Global UGRAD students reflect on their experiences exploring new subjects! Khin Oo, Burma, Iowa Wesleyan University Even though my major is Business, I have been very interested in art since I was little. I also had a dream of studying art abroad. The Global UGRAD Program finally fulfilled this dream. At Iowa Wesleyan University, …
Alumni , Community Service , Murray State University , Tajikistan
For the past three years, I spent my summer doing my favorite job: working with kids at Summer Camp America. This year, Summer Camp America was different. The application was open just for U.S. Government (USG)-sponsored programs alumni. Luckily, this year, I became a Global UGRAD alum and was accepted to participate. This year’s Summer Camp was in Sarband and Khovaling, Tajikistan. At Summer Camp …
Academic Exchange , american connections , American Host Institutions , Cambodia , India , South Asia , St. Ambrose University , University of the Incarnate Word
Pooja Das, India, St. Ambrose University Last month I celebrated Diwali, a very important Hindu festival which is celebrated with great enthusiasm by many around the world. I had a wonderful Diwali at St. Ambrose University with my friends, including my Global UGRAD friends! We all dressed in our traditional clothes and had dinner together. Additionally, I was invited by a …
american connections , Experiencing America , Israel , Kyrgyzstan , Laos , St. Ambrose University , University of Southern Indiana , Wayne State University
This semester’s Global UGRAD students had the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with their host communities, gathering with other international students as well as with American families. Enjoy these reflections by the Global UGRAD participants on their Thanksgiving experiences! Souksavanh Vongthongchit, Laos, St. Ambrose University “Thanksgiving is a special U.S. holiday when American people take this time to show thanks for …
Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Fayetteville University , Indiana State University , Latin America and the Caribbean , Loyola University Chicago , Middle East and North Africa , South Asia , Sub-Saharan Africa , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of Nevada, Reno , Valparaiso University
The World Learning staff have been busy traveling coast to coast visiting current Global UGRAD students and university partners. Continue reading below to hear about their visits. Thank you to the universities and students for hosting us! Himani Reddy at Indiana State University and INTERLINK Himani visited Indiana State University (ISU) and INTERLINK—both first-time Global UGRAD partners located in Terre Haute, …