Alumni , Middle East and North Africa , Saudi Arabia , SUNY Cobleskill
Hassan AlRashood (Saudi Arabia), SUNY-Cobleskill, 2014-15 NESA UGRAD If I wanted to put what I learned throughout my time on the Global UGRAD Program to its most basic form, it would be something like, “To do what needs to be done, at the right time, in the right way.” That would be my attitude during the last two years. As …
Academic Exchange , Alumni , American Host Institutions
We’re pleased to begin another year of leadership, academic and personal growth, and giving back to the world community with the Global UGRAD Program. In August, we will welcome about 125 of the Global UGRAD participants from about 60 countries to over 70 colleges and universities across the United States. We hope that you all enjoy following their experience and …
Alumni , Honduras , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Professional Development
Dania Castillo (Honduras), Minnesota State University-Mankato, Global UGRAD 2012-13 I am currently preparing myself for my international master’s degree as an Erasmus + scholarship recipient. I am going to be undertaking this prestigious program in different countries and universities: my first semester will be in Scotland – where my official sponsor, the University of Glasgow, is located – then University …
Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Diversity and Inclusion
Each summer in Washington, DC, the EducationUSA Forum brings together international educators looking to improve their international student recruitment practices and better support student engagement and success. EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State resource which provides comprehensive information to international students aspiring to study in the United States, as well as supporting the internationalization of campuses. World Learning currently administers the …
Alumni , Career , Honduras , Snow College
Brenna Woods (Honduras), Snow College, Global UGRAD 2010-2011. After I finished the program, I continued my studies at the Universidad Pedagogica de Honduras “Francisco Morazan” and graduated in 2012. Then, I was asked by the university to get certified as a superior education teacher; in March 2013, I began to work as an English teacher for EFL learners in the …
Alumni , Latin America and the Caribbean , Maryville College , Venezuala
Cesar Palencia (Venezuela), Global UGRAD Fall 2016 It’s been almost a year since I was selected to participate in the Global UGRAD Program. I was so excited, especially because I would be part of the fall cohort and would be traveling three months later. The embassy had informed my partners and I about culture shock when traveling, and I thought …
Academics , American Host Institutions
The Global UGRAD team would like to thank all the host universities that applied for the Global UGRAD Program for the 2017-18 academic year. We are currently in the process of finalizing our participant lists, starting our first round of tentative placements, and compiling participant university applications. All selected host universities should receive student dossiers with a full student application, …
Central Asia , Diversity and Inclusion , East Tennessee State University , Kyrgyzstan
Meerim Nurlanbekova (Kyrgyzstan), ETSU Spring 2017 These photos encompass so much love. Love that does not know any barriers: neither religion, nor age, nor sex. My experience abroad has been enriched by my roommate. She made my American life colorful and most importantly meaningful. One day I just told her that I love cookies. And guess …
Alumni , El Salvador , Latin America and the Caribbean , University of Mississippi
Warm greetings from El Salvador! I did my exchange program at the University of Mississippi from 2012 to 2013. Upon my return to my home country I finished my degree in Economics and Business and I graduated with the distinction of magna cum laude. Since finishing my degree, I started to work in the private sector in El Salvador. By now I am …
Academics , Algeria , Middle East and North Africa , Saginaw Valley State University
Master of emotion, slave of words, lover of stars, friend of the moon, dear dreamer, wanderer in all lands and worlds. Listen to my message, listen to my croon. Bleed black on nothingness, breath misery, exhale relief. They will give you the smile of greatness, hidden behind it, jealousy, hatred and grief. Write about the poor, manifest for peace, …