Category: Eurasia

Spring 2018 Photo Contest Winners
May 10, 2018

Spring 2018 Photo Contest Winners

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 …

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My Person: Global UGRAD Students’ Closest Mentors and Friends
May 10, 2018

My Person: Global UGRAD Students’ Closest Mentors and Friends

Academic Exchange , Cambodia , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , Fayetteville University , Kenya , Murray State University , New Mexico Highlands University , Russia , Saginaw Valley State University , Sri Lanka , Tajikistan , University of Southern Indiana

It’s not easy leaving the familiarity of home to begin a new adventure in a foreign country. It takes courage, resilience, and a welcoming community. Luckily, our Global UGRAD students are adept at developing deep and lasting relationships with wonderful people who support and encourage them throughout this journey. Below, some students share with us a special someone who has …

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All Hands on Deck! Stories of Community Service – Part II
April 1, 2018

All Hands on Deck! Stories of Community Service – Part II

Central Asia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Egypt , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Georgia , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Middle East and North Africa , Saudi Arabia , South Korea , Sub-Saharan Africa , The U.S. Perspective , University of Nevada, Reno , University of Tennessee Knoxville , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay , Wayne State University , West Virginia University

A few months ago, we shared inspiring stories about the volunteer work of several of our fall semester participants. Now, as the spring semester rapidly draws to a close, we’re excited to highlight our current Global UGRAD participants and how they’re getting on with their community service hours. From tutoring and after-school care to event coordination and more, Global UGRADs …

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Earth Day Photo Story
April 1, 2018

Earth Day Photo Story

Algeria , Alumni , Carroll College , East Asia and the Pacific , Endicott College , Eurasia , Florida Gulf Coast University , Guatemala , Illinois State University , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , Mongolia , Saginaw Valley State University , Serbia , South Korea , Sub-Saharan Africa , Ukraine , University of Wyoming , Vietnam , West Virginia University , Zimbabwe

This month, we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Throughout April, we will try to become more aware of our environmental impact and how we can do our part to respect the Earth, appreciate its beauty, and keep it clean for generations to come. To demonstrate our commitment to the Earth, Global UGRAD students submitted photos and short stories of …

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April 1, 2018

For the Love of Language

Academics , American Host Institutions , Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , East Tennessee State University , Emporia State University , Eurasia , Guatemala , Israel , Juniata College , Kenya , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , Nazareth College , Northern  Michigan University , Panama , Russia , South Asia , South Korea , Sri Lanka , Sub-Saharan Africa , University of Southern Indiana , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

This month’s Global Gazette shines a light on Global UGRAD students who have embarked on learning multiple languages. Far from being content with mono-, bi- or even trilingualism, here are a few examples of Global UGRAD students who push themselves towards learning new languages. Leila Pyreva, Russia, University of Wisconsin Green Bay I have never thought about learning languages as my main …

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April 1, 2018

Meet our new teammate, Merdan Annamanov!

Central Asia , Eurasia , The U.S. Perspective

  Merdan Annamanov will join the Global UGRAD Team as a Program Associate for Eurasia and Central Asia. He is finishing his final year at American University, where is completing his Master of Arts in International Affairs. Previously, Merdan worked as an Alumni Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat and coordinated the Open World exchange program in Turkmenistan. He obtained …

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Global UGRAD Staff on a Campus Near You! – Spring 2018 Site Visits
April 1, 2018

Global UGRAD Staff on a Campus Near You! – Spring 2018 Site Visits

American Host Institutions , Central Asia , China , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Kosovo , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Malaysia , Middle East and North Africa , Panama , Russia , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay , Western Kentucky University

Last month, Program Officer Will O’Roark and Senior Program Officer Bethany Gilchrist hit the road, visiting some of our Global UGRAD participants in their “natural habitats” – on campus at their host institutions! Will O’Roark at The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Will visited The University of Wisconsin – Green Bay (UWGB), a first-time host institution located in Green Bay, …

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April 1, 2018

Serbia University Fair Presentation by Isidora Zlatkovic

Alumni , Eurasia , Serbia , University of Alabama

I had a wonderful opportunity to represent the university I’ve attended while I was doing my scholarship exchange program called Global UGRAD! This EduFair was the perfect place to talk about how wonderful it is to live and explore the United States while studying, and how living in different cultural circumstances can change your general state of mind. The University of Alabama …

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Alumni Empowering Women
March 1, 2018

Alumni Empowering Women

Alumni , Central Asia , Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Kent State University , Kyrgyzstan , Macedonia , Missouri State University , Moldova , Mongolia , Tennessee Technical University

March is National Women’s History Month in the United States, and International Women’s Day fell on March 8th. This month, we’ve asked Global UGRAD alumni to share with us what they’re doing to empower women and why it is important. Meerim Nurlanbekova, Kyrgyzstan, Global UGRAD 2016-17 at East Tennessee State University I believe every ending leads to new beginnings. Global UGRAD …

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