Category: University of the Incarnate Word

Alumni Spotlight: Paraguay
May 14, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Paraguay

Alumni , Paraguay , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of the Incarnate Word

Over the past several months, Global UGRAD alumni from Paraguay have been busy spreading the word about the program. Alumni spanning several cohorts have gathered on multiple occasions to raise awareness about Global UGRAD amongst prospective applicants and future program participants. Silvia Alvarenga, who completed her exchange semester at SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall of 2022, summarized these events and …

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End of Program: Photo Contest Winners
December 12, 2023

End of Program: Photo Contest Winners

Albania , Armenia , Emporia State University , End of Program Worshop , Honduras , Kyrgyzstan , Malaysia , Northern  Michigan University , Philippines , Portland State University , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of Missouri , University of Northern Iowa , University of the Incarnate Word , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

In the weeks leading up to this fall’s End of Program Workshop, Global UGRAD participants submitted photos to the UGRAD Photo Contest that culminated at the workshop in Washington, D.C. Participants could submit one photo for each of the following five categories: American Experiences, Fall Fun, Sharing Culture, School Spirit, and Community Service. Submissions had to be photos participants had …

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What Global UGRADs Are Bringing to the U.S.
August 25, 2023

What Global UGRADs Are Bringing to the U.S.

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Brunei , Montenegro , New England College , Palestinian Territories , University of Central Missouri , University of the Incarnate Word , Wayne State University

By now, more than half of the students have moved into their dorms while the rest are eagerly sorting their items and packing their luggage in preparation for the journey to the United States. Though they have limited space in their suitcases, Global UGRADs always make room for items that are meaningful to them. They may bring things that serve …

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Host Partner Feature: University of the Incarnate Word
August 25, 2023

Host Partner Feature: University of the Incarnate Word

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Host Feature , University of the Incarnate Word

This month, World Learning is excited to feature the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), which is located in San Antonio, Texas. This fall semester UIW hosts three Global UGRAD students: Annisa Fissilmi (Indonesia), Dana Osaily (Palestinian Territories), and Seda Grigoryan (Armenia). Amy DeStefano, the Director of International Admissions and Recruiting, plays a key role in welcoming Global UGRAD students …

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Celebrating Diwali
December 12, 2018

Celebrating Diwali

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 …

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Teaching American Youth About Cambodia
October 11, 2018

Teaching American Youth About Cambodia

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , Cambodia , East Asia and the Pacific , Professional Development , University of the Incarnate Word

The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), my host institution, provided me the opportunity to present about Cambodia to a number of primary school students, high school students, and teachers at St. Peter School in San Antonio. I first provided some general facts about Cambodia including the geographical area, overview of lives in urban and rural areas, religions, currency, and …

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Democracy in Action
October 11, 2018

Democracy in Action

Academic Exchange , Academics , Algeria , American Host Institutions , Carroll College , Fayetteville University , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Middle East and North Africa , Morocco , Professional Development , University of the Incarnate Word , Venezuala

As the U.S. mid-term elections are just around the corner, Global UGRAD students are also participating in democracy by running for office at their host universities and registering people to vote! Kenza Beladel from Morocco at the University of the Incarnate Word Kenza was recently elected as the Senator of International Students for the Student Government Association. As Senator, Kenza …

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All Hands on Deck! Stories of Community Service from Around the World – Part I
February 15, 2018

All Hands on Deck! Stories of Community Service from Around the World – Part I

Albania , American University , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Grand Valley State University , India , Jordan , Malaysia , Middle East and North Africa , Mozambique , South Asia , St. Catherine University , Sub-Saharan Africa , University of the Incarnate Word

Community service is an integral part of the Global UGRAD experience. Beyond being a program requirement, Global UGRAD participants embrace civic engagement as one of the most valuable, enjoyable, and rewarding parts of their semester in the U.S. As the spring semester students gear up to begin their own service activities, we would like to highlight the outstanding volunteer work …

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