Alumni , Host Feature , Indonesia , Montenegro , Panama , Vietnam , Wilson College
This past October, World Learning staff had the pleasure of visiting Global UGRAD host partner, Wilson College. Wilson College is a liberal arts institution in the small and rural town of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1869 as one of the first women’s colleges in the United States, but began operating as a coeducational college in 2013. Global UGRAD …
Augustana University , Experiencing America , Honduras , Kazakhstan , Malaysia , Montenegro , St. Cloud State University , Thailand , University of Central Missouri , University of Maine , West Liberty University
Global UGRAD continues to enrich students’ understanding of American culture. Thanks to the cultural enrichment allowance they receive, students can engage first-hand in authentic U.S. cultural experiences. Perhaps no one puts it better than the students themselves! Natthanitcha Khemnapak | Thailand | West Liberty University “I have always been and always will be a big Harry Potter fan. So, I …
Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Diversity and Inclusion , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Montenegro , Thailand , University of Wisconsin - Stout
In October 2023, Jordan Ferrick (Global UGRAD Program Officer) had the privilege of visiting the University of Wisconsin Stout (UW Stout). Located in the charming town of Menomonie, Wisconsin, the campus is an attractive blend of academia and natural beauty. The campus itself is spread across 125 acres. With a student population of over 9,500, UW Stout manages to strike …
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 …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Career , Chatham University , Montenegro , Professional Development
I am Edina Osmanovic from Montenegro. I consider myself a hardworking, diligent, optimistic, and reliable person with quite a unique set of skills that inspire, and I truly hope this article will inspire you as well. Studying at Chatham University at Pittsburgh PA, on the Global UGRAD Program in 2019 significantly contributed to the development of particular skills as well …