Academic Exchange , Academics , Community Service , Experiencing America , Ukraine , University of Houston-Victoria
One day I was just going to class and I stopped when I saw a poster on the wall. Written was: “if you don’t know how to spend your spring break — apply for Alternative Spring Break with UHV! We are going to volunteer in Mississippi!” I thought it was a good idea to travel somewhere as well as to …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Experiencing America , Ukraine , University of Utah
Six international students from Ukraine, Germany, the UK, New Zealand, South Korea, and Pakistan decided to go on an absolutely wonderful adventure. It was a spontaneous decision and it took us 20 minutes to determine our itinerary, which included six National Parks: Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, and the Arches. It was an extremely intense four day …
Alumni , Armenia , Cambodia , Career , Central Asia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Endicott College , Eurasia , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Honduras , Jordan , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Mauritania , Middle East and North Africa , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Morocco , Murray State University , Nazareth College , Old Dominion University , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , Sub-Saharan Africa , Tennessee Technical University , University of Connecticut , University of Tennessee Knoxville , University of Utah , Vietnam , West Liberty University , Western Kentucky University
Last month, we published Part I of our 2019 From Where I Stand series, the Global UGRAD photo project that creatively shows what our alumni have accomplished since returning home. If you did not have a chance to read last month’s installment, you can find it here. We are thrilled to share even more stories of volunteerism, academics, and growth with you this month. …
american connections , Community Service , Dominican Republic , Emporia State University , Experiencing America , Indiana State University , Malawi , Presbyterian College , Russia , Saginaw Valley State University , Thailand , University of Utah , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay , Uzbekistan
Each spring, we ask current Global UGRAD participants to share photos of their experiences in the U.S. through a photo contest. This year, we asked students to submit photos in five categories: Community Service, American Experiences, Sharing Your Culture, School Spirit, and Travel & Leisure. See below the winner(s) for each category. Best Community Service Jyoti Karki from Nepal studying …
Divisional Vice President for Global Exchange Melissa Oppenheimer traveled to Kosovo in March and had the opportunity to meet with staff at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina, reconnecting with several Global UGRAD alumni. Melissa enjoyed hearing about the profound impact that the Global UGRAD experience has had on these young leaders.
Academic Exchange , Alumni , American University , Armenia , California State University - San Marcos , Cambodia , Career , Carroll College , Community Service , Emporia State University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Honduras , Jordan , Kansas State University , Kent State University , Kenya , Malaysia , Morocco , Mozambique , Northern Michigan University , Professional Development , University of Maine , University of Missouri , University of Nevada, Reno , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire , Uzbekistan , Vietnam , West Virginia University
One of our favorite sayings is “Once a UGRAD, always a UGRAD.” Even when the U.S. portion of the Global UGRAD experience is over, alumni are always a part of this big and talented family. The lessons learned and knowledge gained during the exchange live on as alumni share their stories and dedicate efforts to shine brightly in their home …
Academic Exchange , Alumni , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Experiencing America , Kansas State University
A few days ago I went to a rodeo, a sport in which modern-day cowboys showcase their skills. The thing that immediately caught my attention was the organization, the very thing that comes to mind to many people in the Balkans when someone mentions America and the West in general. For example, after a cowboy falls from the horse, two …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Macedonia , Nazareth College
The past weekend I got the chance to present my country, the Republic of Macedonia, at the International Day Fair organized by Mendon Center Elementary School of Rochester, New York. At this event, representatives of different cultures from all over the world came to share a part of their heritage and way of living. I believe events like this have …
Academics , Algeria , Belarus , Cambodia , Central Asia , Costa Rica , East Asia and the Pacific , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Kazakhstan , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , Nazareth College , University of Wyoming , West Liberty University
With midterms well underway, the Global UGRAD students have been busy with exams and assignments. Check out some of their favorite study spots around campus this semester! Yuory Chhun, Cambodia, Nazareth College: It has been so hectic with exams and assignments last week. I have been spending most of my time at the library. I spent around eight hours at …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Albania , Alumni , Belarus , Burma , California State University - Bakersfield , California State University-Bakersfield , Career , Castleton University , Central Asia , Dominican Republic , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Honduras , Keuka College , Latin America and the Caribbean , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Mongolia , Murray State University , Nepal , North Central College , North Dakota State University , Panama , Paraguay , Philippines , Professional Development , Russia , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , Tajikistan , University of Alabama , University of Arkansas , University of Houston-Victoria , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay , Uzbekistan , Venezuala
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Global UGRAD students reflected on women from all backgrounds and walks of life who have inspired them to pursue their dreams. Maureen Tejeda, Dominican Republic, University Houston-Victoria: The woman who has inspired me to continue pursuing my dreams is the best known as “RBG”, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of …