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Local Adventures
April 18, 2025

Local Adventures

Albania , Alumni , Central Methodist University , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Georgia College and State University , Mongolia , University of the Ozarks

Experiencing America and its culture is a key component of the Global UGRAD Program. While traveling to famous tourist destinations across the country is a highlight, some of the UGRADs’ most memorable adventures are those in their host communities and states. Continue reading for a showcase of these local adventures! Daniel Arevalo | El Salvador | University of the Ozarks …

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Campus Visit: Northampton Community College
April 18, 2025

Campus Visit: Northampton Community College

Academics , American Host Institutions , Cambodia , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Kyrgyzstan , Moldova , Northampton Community College

Global UGRAD Program Officer Melanie Winters recently visited one of our institution host partners, Northampton Community College (NCC). NCC is a large public community college in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In support of the surrounding community, NCC offers associate’s degrees, certifications, and career training programs in a variety of unique and practical fields including architecture, funeral services, and welding. As the only …

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First Impressions from Spring 2025
February 19, 2025

First Impressions from Spring 2025

Academic Exchange , Academics , Albania , Alumni , Central Methodist University , Dominican Republic , Egypt , Experiencing America , Fiji , Georgia College and State University , India , Kenya , Troy University , University of the Ozarks , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire , University of Wisconsin - Stout , Zimbabwe

The Global UGRAD Spring 2025 cohort has arrived, diving headfirst into campus life and discovering the unique charm of their new communities. From novel weather to new flavors and impressive university facilities, their first weeks in the United States have been filled with enriching cultural experiences. As they embark on what promises to be a transformative semester, UGRAD students at …

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Alumni Advice
February 19, 2025

Alumni Advice

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Experiencing America , Florida Gulf Coast University , Georgia College and State University , Guatemala , Kosovo , Malaysia , Professional Development , Thailand , University of Maine , University of Southern Indiana , University of the Incarnate Word , Uzbekistan

The Global UGRAD family is vast, comprising over 3,000 alumni. We asked a few recent alums about tips they would share with new UGRAD students. Who better to share advice on navigating this experience than those who just participated in the program? Durdonakhon Odilova | Uzbekistan | Georgia College & State University | Fall 2023 “Get out of your dorm! …

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