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Fall Fun
November 28, 2023

Fall Fun

Academic Exchange , Alumni , american connections , Cambodia , Diversity and Inclusion , Emporia State University , Experiencing America , Grand Valley State University , Philippines , University of Nothern Iowa , Venezuela

As summer bids adieu and the vibrant colors of fall paint the landscape, there’s an undeniable magic that sweeps across the United States. For Global UGRADs, this season brings forth a variety of experiences unlike any other. The crisp air, the rustling leaves, and the pumpkin-spiced everything create an unforgettable immersion into the cultural richness of autumn in the United …

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Student Spotlight: Cambodia
October 19, 2023

Student Spotlight: Cambodia

Alumni , Asia , Cambodia , Countries , Georgia College and State University , Grand Valley State University , The U.S. Perspective , University of Central Missouri , University of South Dakota , Wayne State University

Global UGRAD students are incredibly adaptable and curious. For the past two months, they have enthusiastically pursued the opportunities brought about by new environments, peers, languages, and experiences. Every so often, however, they find solace in a “home away from home.” Music, food, and people from students’ home countries offer a special type of comfort in a new setting. On …

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Campus Visits: Georgia College & State University and University of Mississippi
October 19, 2023

Campus Visits: Georgia College & State University and University of Mississippi

Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Asia , Cambodia , Central Asia , Community Service , Dominican Republic , East Asia and the Pacific , El Salvador , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Host Feature , Kenya , Laos , Latin America and the Caribbean , Malaysia , Mongolia , South Korea , University of Mississippi , Uzbekistan

Georgia College & State University This September, Global UGRAD Program Officer, Melanie Winters, had the opportunity to visit Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville, Georgia. During the visit, Melanie was able to engage with GCSU staff, gain valuable insights into the university’s processes and student experiences, and meet with the Global UGRAD participants studying there this fall semester: …

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Global UGRAD Bucket Lists
September 21, 2023

Global UGRAD Bucket Lists

Alumni , Cambodia , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Grand Valley State University , Philippines , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Long before they arrive in the United States, Global UGRAD students spend countless hours contemplating what they hope to experience during their exchange program. Now that all the fall 2023 UGRAD participants are settling into life at their host institutions, World Learning asked them to list the things they most hope to do or experience during their time here. What …

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Alumni Reflection: Cambodia
April 26, 2023

Alumni Reflection: Cambodia

Alumni , Cambodia , Presbyterian College

Chanreaksmey Sum was a Global UGRAD participant in the first cohort to arrive in the United States following the program hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She attended Presbyterian College during the Fall semester of 2021 and wrote an essay on her website about the seven stages of her experience while she was there. She’s happy to share her essay for …

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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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In the Classroom
October 13, 2022

In the Classroom

Academics , American Host Institutions , Augustana University , Cambodia , East Tennessee State University , Emporia State University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Haiti , Laos , Malaysia , Missouri State University , Palestinian Territories

This fall, more than 150 Global UGRAD students are experiencing their first semester in American university classrooms. Whether it’s engaging in a new method of instruction, studying a new subject, or just learning in a new environment, UGRADs have been fully immersed in the academic component of their program. The emphasis on class discussion and participation is a big difference …

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Connecting Through Language
September 13, 2022

Connecting Through Language

Cambodia , Laos , Nicaragua , Virtual ELT Program

World Learning is currently implementing its third iteration of the Virtual English Language Training (ELT) Program to prepare spring semester participants for their academic journey in the U.S. and to connect them with their American peers. For Virtual ELT participants, however, learning the English language is a powerful skill beyond their Global UGRAD experience. It can further their career, improve …

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Alumni Update – Cambodia
May 12, 2022

Alumni Update – Cambodia

Alumni , Cambodia , University of Utah

Hello! This is Madinay Chhuon from Cambodia. I am currently working with Swisscontact as a Project Coordinator on a cross-border trade facilitation project. I was part of the Global UGRAD 2017 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Five years later, I still reminisce about my time there and its impact on me. Through this writing, I will talk …

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Study Tips from Global UGRAD Students
March 14, 2022

Study Tips from Global UGRAD Students

Burma , Cambodia , Castleton University , Keuka College , Malaysia , Panama , West Virginia University

Midterm exams are around the corner, and, for some students, this can be a very stressful time of the semester. There is an endless number of resources available online and on campuses to help reduce test anxiety. Here, our Global UGRAD students offer some study tips and tricks. “I do have two study tips: always listen and take notes during …

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