Academic Exchange , Alumni , Experiencing America , Nepal , Professional Development , West Virginia University
My name is Hitendra Jha, and I am from Nepal. I am a proud alum of the Global UGRAD Program, having studied in the United States during the fall 2022 semester. My journey as an exchange student at West Virginia University (WVU) was a turning point in my academic and personal life. I’ve always been an “outdoors” person; I’m passionate …
Alumni , Community Service , Experiencing America , Nepal , North Central College
My name is Bijay Regmi, and I am a Global UGRAD exchange student studying at North Central College (NCC) in Naperville, Illinois. During my spring break, I had the awesome opportunity to participate in a service trip to Loveland, Colorado through the NCC Breakaway program. Coming from Nepal, where community involvement is deeply valued, I was eager to experience how …
Alumni , American Host Institutions , El Salvador , Nepal , Nepal , North Central College , The U.S. Perspective , University of Southern Indiana , University of the Ozarks , Vietnam
As students embark on their UGRAD journey – exploring the United States, forging friendships, and embracing new experiences—they remain deeply connected to their home countries. One of the most powerful ties to home? The meaningful items they’ve packed in their suitcases. Though thousands of miles away, their UGRAD host campuses are now their second home, filled with new routines and …