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First Impressions from Global UGRAD Fall 2023 Students
September 21, 2023

First Impressions from Global UGRAD Fall 2023 Students

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Indonesia , Missouri State University , New England College , Palestinian Territories , Philippines , University of Wyoming , Wayne State University , Zimbabwe

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) is a space for risk-takers. Many Global UGRADs had seldom travelled outside their home countries; far fewer had ever stepped foot in the United States. Nonetheless, they arrived with open minds and enthusiasm, excited to experience both the beauty and the challenges in the semester ahead. Becoming entirely immersed in a new language, environment, …

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Local Adventures
September 21, 2023

Local Adventures

Alumni , Boise State , Experiencing America , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Indonesia , Missouri State University , Morocco

As Global UGRAD students arrive at their universities across the United States, they are not only introduced to a new campus and other students, but also to the local community that surrounds them. Beyond the lecture halls and textbooks, Global UGRADs are discovering the beauty of their new homes, one local adventure at a time. From hiking the trails of the …

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Host Site Visits: Minnesota State University Mankato & Missouri State University
May 19, 2023

Host Site Visits: Minnesota State University Mankato & Missouri State University

Alumni , Guatemala , Haiti , Honduras , Indonesia , Laos , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Missouri State University , Nepal , Niger , Niger , Palestinian Territories , South Korea , Ukraine

  Minnesota State University Mankato This semester, Global UGRAD Program Officer Sarah Halligan had the opportunity to visit Minnesota State University (MNSU) Mankato. It was an opportunity to meet with various departments within the university and also meet the five students who attended MNSU Mankato this spring: Abdoulaye Hali Aboubacar (Niger), Ayu Silvia (Indonesia), Khamla Invongkham (Laos), Sharon Colindres (Honduras), and …

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End of Program Workshop Photo Contest
May 19, 2023

End of Program Workshop Photo Contest

Academic Exchange , Academics , Guatemala , Haiti , Indonesia , Iowa Wesleyan University , Kansas State University , Laos , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Missouri State University , Niger , Niger , Philippines , St. Cloud State University , Tajikistan , Troy University , University of Central Missouri , University of Wyoming , Uzbekistan

During last month’s End of Program Workshop, the winning images of the Global UGRAD photo contest were featured during the final dinner celebration. The World Learning team received an overwhelming number of photos from participants this semester, and as is tradition, the team selected a few favorites! – Hali Abdoulaye Aboubacar (Niger, Minnesota State University Mankato) roasting marshmallows with friends. – …

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Community Service Spotlight: Spring 2023
April 26, 2023

Community Service Spotlight: Spring 2023

Alumni , Belarus , Community Service , Haiti , Indonesia , Iowa Wesleyan University , Kansas State University , Kazakhstan , Philippines , St. Cloud State University , University of Central Missouri , University of Wyoming

As one of their program requirements, Global UGRAD participants complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service during their semester in the United States. For many students, this becomes one of the most meaningful and inspirational activities they take part in during the program. Continue reading for a selection of highlights from community service activities that participants completed in …

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Host Partner Feature: University of Central Missouri
April 26, 2023

Host Partner Feature: University of Central Missouri

Academics , Africa , american connections , American Host Institutions , Asia , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Haiti , Host Feature , Indonesia , Latin America and the Caribbean , Mozambique , Nicaragua , South Korea , Sub-Saharan Africa , Turkmenistan , Ukraine , University of Central Missouri

World Learning is excited to showcase the University of Central Missouri (UCM) in this month’s host partner feature! UCM is currently home to seven Global UGRAD participants: Medgunowsky Balthazar II Laguerre (Haiti), Qori Fadila (Indonesia), Sheila Jamal (Mozambique), Holman Castro (Nicaragua), Cheolmin Park (South Korea), Bibinyyaz Omarova (Turkmenistan), and Orest Matsiyevsky (Ukraine). Wesley Hobson, Coordinator of Exchange and Sponsored Programs at UCM, shared how …

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April Social Media Challenge: #EarthDayChallenge
May 12, 2021

April Social Media Challenge: #EarthDayChallenge

Central Asia , Dominican Republic , East Asia and the Pacific , El Salvador , Eurasia , Indonesia , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , South Asia , Sub-Saharan Africa

Did you know that about one billion people take part in Earth Day activities around the world every year? No matter where we live, the Earth is something we all have in common. During the month of April, we launched a social media challenge asking Global UGRADs to share what the environment means to them and what they are doing …

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March Online Engagement: Alumni Q&A Panels and Academic Writing
April 13, 2021

March Online Engagement: Alumni Q&A Panels and Academic Writing

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , Central Asia , Costa Rica , Dominican Republic , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Indonesia , Latin America and the Caribbean , Macedonia , Mozambique , Nicaragua , Panama , Philippines , Professional Development , South Asia , Sri Lanka , Sub-Saharan Africa , Uzbekistan , Venezuala , Zimbabwe

This March, the Global UGRAD team dove deeper into the academic world with the introduction of two new activities in our spring virtual programming: our Alumni Q&A Panels and Professional Development series. For our first installment of the Alumni Q&A Panel, Global UGRAD alumni shared their experiences on the subject of All Things Academics! Next, the topic of this month’s edition of …

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March Social Media Challenge: #WomanOfCourage
April 13, 2021

March Social Media Challenge: #WomanOfCourage

Alumni , Indonesia , Jordan

Last month, we celebrated Women’s History Month by asking Global UGRAD participants to highlight a #womanofcourage who has made an impact on their life. Below, Hala Al Amayreh, Risfi Pratiwi, and Victoria Anghel share their responses. One of the greatest blessings of life is being asked about the woman who has influenced my life. I could not find anyone greater …

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