Category: East Asia and the Pacific

Local Adventures
November 11, 2024

Local Adventures

Alumni , Cambodia , Carroll College , Experiencing America , Fiji , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Moldova , Philippines , Zimbabwe

From a traditional powwow in Minnesota to a rodeo in Montana, Global UGRAD students have had experiences as unique as the communities in which they are living. Keep reading for a small sample of students’ activities outside of the classroom this fall. Mary Therese Catapang | Philippines | University of North Carolina, Greensboro “On October 28, Filipino American students and …

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Campus Visit: Wilson College
November 11, 2024

Campus Visit: Wilson College

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 …

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Reflections on New Experiences
October 17, 2024

Reflections on New Experiences

Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , Fiji , Georgia , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Moldova , OPAL , Southeast Missouri State University , University of North Carolina Wilmington

Recently, as part of their Online Professional and Academic Learning Course (OPAL), Global UGRAD students participated in a local initiative or event surrounding inclusivity and belonging. Three students shared their reflections on new experiences, featured below. Daniela Plamadeala | Moldova | University of North Carolina – Wilmington “I recently had the opportunity to volunteer at the Cape Fear Latino Festival …

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Global UGRAD Alumni Connect in Malaysia
October 17, 2024

Global UGRAD Alumni Connect in Malaysia

Alumni , Asia , Brunei , Burma , Cambodia , East Asia and the Pacific , Indonesia , Laos , Malaysia , Myanmar , Philippines , Professional Development , Thailand , Vietnam

This past July, the Global UGRAD team at World Learning planned and implemented the first international Global UGRAD alumni seminar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This three-day workshop provided alumni with networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and sessions on civic engagement and community project management. Fifty participants from all ten ASEAN member countries represented a wide array of professional backgrounds including …

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First Impressions from Fall 2024
September 16, 2024

First Impressions from Fall 2024

Bluefield State University , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Cottey College , Kenya , Mercyhurst University , Missouri State University , Philippines , Serbia

Global UGRAD participants have settled into their new campuses after arriving last month. Whether it’s the size of the supermarkets or the American expressions and mannerisms, our students experience many cultural differences during their first few weeks in the United States. We’ve captured some thoughts and feelings about how this exchange program has surprised some of our students and how …

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Alumni Spotlight: Thailand
September 16, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Thailand

Alumni , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Nazareth University , Professional Development , Thailand

This month we are proud to feature Nadthawee Promprasit, an alumna from Thailand who participated in the Global UGRAD Program in the spring of 2024. As a biology major at Nazareth University in Rochester, New York, she advanced her STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education and widely explored her passion for new languages and cultures outside of the classroom. Recently, …

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Travel and Adventures
April 24, 2024

Travel and Adventures

Alumni , American Host Institutions , Delta State University , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Kenya , Laos , Mississippi Valley State University , Spring Break , Tajikistan , West Liberty University , Wright State University

Throughout the semester, Global UGRAD students have used their weekends and spring break to explore cities and regions across the United States. From Chicago to Los Angeles to New York City, Global UGRADs have visited many popular cities as well as a number of sites off the beaten path. Below are some stories and highlights that Global UGRADs have shared …

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Community Service Highlights
April 24, 2024

Community Service Highlights

Albania , Community Service , Florida Gulf Coast University , Guatemala , Kansas State University , Maryville College , Vietnam

This semester, students have been working diligently to complete one of the Global UGRAD Program’s most meaningful requirements: community service. From supporting children in the foster care system to tagging sharks for important research, our students have served their host communities in a variety of ways. We are proud to feature a sample of some exceptional students’ volunteer experiences. Ajla …

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Campus Visit: Emporia State University
April 24, 2024

Campus Visit: Emporia State University

Algeria , Alumni , Emporia State University , Papua New Guinea , Philippines , Ukraine

In March, Sarah Halligan, Global UGRAD Program Officer, had the opportunity to visit Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. During this visit, she met the four Global UGRAD students studying at Emporia State this semester and explored the Emporia State campus. Emporia State has hosted Global UGRAD students since 2014, and the students currently attending are thoroughly enjoying their experience. …

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Sports in the United States
March 18, 2024

Sports in the United States

Alumni , Cambodia , Florida Gulf Coast University , Guatemala , Kent State University , Kosovo , Philippines , San Francisco State University

Across the country Global UGRAD participants have been enjoying a wide range of sports activities, both on and off campus. For many, this is their first time watching or joining athletic activities typical of the United States. We asked students to describe their experiences, so read on to learn more! Mark Virgil Jamer | Philippines | Kent State University “This …

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