Category: Eurasia

First Impressions from Global UGRAD Spring 2023 Students
February 15, 2023

First Impressions from Global UGRAD Spring 2023 Students

Academic Exchange , Academics , Africa , american connections , American Host Institutions , Asia , Belarus , Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Kansas State University , Kent State University , Latin America and the Caribbean , Malawi , Missouri State University , Mozambique , Nicaragua , North Central College

Global UGRAD students are settling into the Spring 2023 semester at various host colleges and universities across the country. We reached out to students to learn about their first impressions of campus life, courses, and U.S culture. For many, this is their first time in the United States, or even outside of their home countries. We’re sharing some of the things …

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Alumni Spotlight: Kosovo
January 17, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Kosovo

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Career , Castleton University , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Haiti , Kosovo , Latin America and the Caribbean , Professional Development

My name is Sofije Zenuni and I am from Kosovo. I studied international business at Iliria College in Kosovo and I graduated in June 2020. I’m lucky to call myself an alumna of Global UGRAD 2020 at Castleton University in Castleton, Vermont. When I first applied for this scholarship, I had no doubt that there were better candidates who deserved …

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End of Program Workshop
December 16, 2022

End of Program Workshop

Alumni , Malawi , Ukraine

For many Global UGRAD alumni, the End of Program Workshop hosted in Washington, DC is one of the highlights of their Global UGRAD program. For the first time in three years, World Learning was able to host the workshop in person! Students arrived in Washington, DC on November 12 and began with a dinner featuring two student speakers, Lucy Khama Kalindekafe …

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End of Program Workshop: Photo Contest
December 16, 2022

End of Program Workshop: Photo Contest

Academic Exchange , Academics , Belarus , Costa Rica , Egypt , Experiencing America , Fayetteville University , Grand Valley State University , Nicaragua , Niger , Panama , Philippines , San Francisco State University , Ukraine , University of Montevallo , Uzbekistan , Xavier University of Louisiana

Last month, Global UGRADs from host campuses around the country gathered in Washington, DC for the first End of Program Workshop in three years. The workshop primarily focused on professional and leadership development, as well as team building. However, at the core of the workshop was an emphasis on cultivating a sense of community among these international exchange students. As …

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Community Service Spotlight: Fall 2022
November 22, 2022

Community Service Spotlight: Fall 2022

Academic Exchange , American Host Institutions , Asia , Cambodia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Egypt , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Florida Gulf Coast University , Georgia , Grand Valley State University , Middle East and North Africa , Millikin University , South Korea , SUNY Plattsburgh

As part of their program requirements, Global UGRADs complete at least 20 hours of community service. While at first, this might seem like another requirement to complete, this often ends up being the highlight and most meaningful part of the program for many of the participants. Below are several highlights from community service events that current UGRADs have completed so …

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First Impressions from Global UGRAD 2022-2023 Fall Students
September 13, 2022

First Impressions from Global UGRAD 2022-2023 Fall Students

Boise State , Egypt , Florida Gulf Coast University , Georgia College and State University , Haiti , Kansas State University , Malaysia , Serbia , Sri Lanka , St. Ambrose University , Thailand , Utica College

We reached out to Global UGRAD students who are getting settled in on their new host campuses to learn about their first impressions. Please read through some of the amazing responses we received to get an idea of what is standing out to our students across the United States! Representing Thailand, Ratchanon Samosungnoen has a lot to say about Georgia …

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August 12, 2022

What’s in the Bags? Incoming UGRADers and What They Are Bringing

Academic Exchange , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa

As the end of summer draws near, the Fall 2022 cohort of Global UGRADs has already begun to arrive in the U.S. With over 100 students in the program this semester, this means they collectively have well over 100 bags, so today we’re going to learn a little bit about what they will be bringing with them! Even with limited …

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Alumni Update: Montenegro
February 15, 2022

Alumni Update: Montenegro

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 …

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November 18, 2021

Alumni Update: Moldova

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) …

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October 14, 2021

Alumni Reflection: Georgia

Alumni , Georgia , Illinois State University

Once a Global UGRAD, Always a Global UGRAD My name is Nikolozi Sepiashvili. I am a senior student of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Economics at the International School of Economics (ISET) in Tbilisi, Georgia. I became a finalist of the Global UGRAD Exchange Program 2019-2020, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and received a scholarship to study at …

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