Category: Thailand

Cultural Enrichment Allowances
December 12, 2023

Cultural Enrichment Allowances

Augustana University , Experiencing America , Honduras , Kazakhstan , Malaysia , Montenegro , St. Cloud State University , Thailand , University of Central Missouri , University of Maine , West Liberty University

Global UGRAD continues to enrich students’ understanding of American culture. Thanks to the cultural enrichment allowance they receive, students can engage first-hand in authentic U.S. cultural experiences. Perhaps no one puts it better than the students themselves! Natthanitcha Khemnapak | Thailand | West Liberty University “I have always been and always will be a big Harry Potter fan. So, I …

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Alumni Spotlight: Thailand
December 12, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Thailand

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Keuka College , Maryville College , Professional Development , Thailand

This month we feature two alumni from Thailand who had different UGRAD semesters. Pharinya Auttho (James) | Fall 2019 | Keuka College My name is Pharinya and I go by “James”. I was a UGRADer back in the fall of 2019 at Keuka College, New York. My major there was Political Science and History, and I took classes in International Relations …

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Campus Visit: University of Wisconsin Stout
December 12, 2023

Campus Visit: University of Wisconsin Stout

Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Diversity and Inclusion , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Montenegro , Thailand , University of Wisconsin - Stout

In October 2023, Jordan Ferrick (Global UGRAD Program Officer) had the privilege of visiting the University of Wisconsin Stout (UW Stout). Located in the charming town of Menomonie, Wisconsin, the campus is an attractive blend of academia and natural beauty. The campus itself is spread across 125 acres. With a student population of over 9,500, UW Stout manages to strike …

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Alumni Spotlight: Thailand
December 16, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Thailand

Alumni , Augustana University , Thailand

Greetings from Thailand! Hi, I’m Bunthicha Larlarb, a graduate student in Associated Medical Science with a degree in medical technology from Chiang Mai University (CMU). Currently, I work as a medical technologist. When I look back on my Global UGRAD journey, I still can’t believe that I made it and became a Global UGRAD alumna. I had been applying to …

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First Impressions from Global UGRAD 2022-2023 Fall Students
September 13, 2022

First Impressions from Global UGRAD 2022-2023 Fall Students

Boise State , Egypt , Florida Gulf Coast University , Georgia College and State University , Haiti , Kansas State University , Malaysia , Serbia , Sri Lanka , St. Ambrose University , Thailand , Utica College

We reached out to Global UGRAD students who are getting settled in on their new host campuses to learn about their first impressions. Please read through some of the amazing responses we received to get an idea of what is standing out to our students across the United States! Representing Thailand, Ratchanon Samosungnoen has a lot to say about Georgia …

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Community Service Spotlight
May 11, 2022

Community Service Spotlight

Castleton University , Centenary College of Louisiana , Lebanon , Malaysia , Thailand , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Community service is an integral part of the Global UGRAD program. Students are required to complete at least 20 hours of community service as a way to give back and build meaningful connections in their local communities. Every student is engaged in interesting and inspirational service; keep reading to learn more about a selection of three students’ unique volunteering experiences. …

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February Social Media Challenge: #MyIdentity
March 10, 2021

February Social Media Challenge: #MyIdentity

Armenia , Costa Rica , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Latin America and the Caribbean , Mauritania , Nicaragua , Sub-Saharan Africa , Thailand

Continuing with our monthly social media challenges, we recently asked the incoming Global UGRADs to share with us a little about themselves in the #MyIdentity challenge. We’ve spotlighted a few entries below so that you can learn more about who our Global UGRADs are and where they come from, too! The world is full of colors and hues that every …

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Partner Feature: Missouri State University
February 11, 2021

Partner Feature: Missouri State University

Academic Exchange , American Host Institutions , Missouri State University , Thailand

We are proud to feature our host institution partner, Missouri State University (MSU). Julia Baer is MSU’s International Services Coordinator and works directly with their international sponsored student population on campus, including Global UGRAD participants. Here, Julia shares more about the international student experience. What does your orientation for international students involve? Our International Student Orientation is an amazing experience …

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Global UGRADs Take the Stage (Virtually)
August 12, 2020

Global UGRADs Take the Stage (Virtually)

Alumni , Bangladesh , Costa Rica , Guatemala , Honduras , Indonesia , Malaysia , Mongolia , Nepal , Thailand , Ukraine , Uzbekistan

Presenting spring 2020’s edition of Take the Stage! While we were unable to host our biannual Take the Stage show in person this year, some of our talented spring participants submitted videos of their performances representing their home countries and cultures. Check out this video compilation to see this past semester’s performances: In Order of Appearance Tajikistan: Sitora Sufijinova, Alisher Siddiqov, …

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Spring 2019 Photo Contest
April 12, 2019

Spring 2019 Photo Contest

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 …

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