Academic Exchange , Alumni , Eurasia , Moldova
My name is Radu Marian and I’m from Republic of Moldova. I’ve completed my Global UGRAD Program in 2013 at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM). I am currently a Member of Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, as vice president of the Economic, Budget and Finance Parliament Committee. I am also the vice president (business & economy portfolio) …
Alumni , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Cambodia , Guatemala , Jordan , Moldova
Last month, we published the first part of the 2020 From Where I Stand series. This annual project highlights the achievements of alumni since completing the Global UGRAD Program. If you missed last month’s edition, you can still find it here. We’re excited to share even more stories below! Gabriela Elizabeth Guzman Sanchez, Guatemala, Rochester Institute of Technology, Global UGRAD …
American Host Institutions , American University , Bennett College , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Latin America and the Caribbean , Malaysia , Middle East and North Africa , Moldova , Murray State University , Nicaragua , Palestinian Territories , South Korea , Tennessee Technical University , University of Mississippi
Check out the winners of the Global UGRAD Fall 2019 Photo Contest! This semester’s categories were: American Experiences, Community Service, Best School Spirit, Sharing Culture, and Best Halloween Costume. American Experiences Community Service Best School Spirit Sharing Culture Best Halloween Costume
Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , China , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Guatemala , Latin America and the Caribbean , Moldova , Murray State University , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , The U.S. Perspective , Troy University
The fall 2019 semester is off to a great start. Now that the Global UGRAD students have had the chance to settle into their new homes for the next few months, here is a glance at some students’ first impressions! Daniil Gurgurov, Moldova, Murray State University: I have lived on campus for three weeks already and I have only positive …
Eurasia , Moldova , University of Missouri
Two years ago, I heard about Global UGRAD for the first time. I didn’t apply – too far from home, too much money needed, too difficult. A year later, I got enough support from friends and teachers and ventured. Now I am a finalist of the Global UGRAD Exchange program and share my experience with other students of my university. …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , California State University - San Marcos , Central Asia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Guatemala , Iowa Wesleyan University , Kyrgyzstan , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Lewis-Clark State College , Middle East and North Africa , Moldova , Saginaw Valley State University , Thailand , Ukraine , University of Arkansas , Western Kentucky University
This spring, Global UGRAD participants were invited to take part in a photo contest by submitting their best shots from the semester. World Learning received over 200 photo submissions featuring participants sharing their culture and exploring the United States. Among these, six winning photos were selected. The following winners were announced with a roaring round of applause at the End of …