Academic Exchange , Alumni , St. Cloud State University , University of Missouri , Uzbekistan , Vietnam
August has been a busy month as Global UGRAD participants from all over the world are arriving in the United States for the fall 2023 semester of the Global UGRAD Program! World Learning is excited to welcome 319 students this academic year, with 144 participating in the program this fall. They hail from 62 countries and will be attending one …
Academic Exchange , India , Nicaragua , San Francisco State University , Uzbekistan , Vietnam
Last month, Global UGRAD program officer Amy Broome visited San Francisco State University to meet with students, tour the campus, and connect with the many individuals on campus who make the semester so successful for Global UGRAD students. San Francisco State University (SF State), a part of the California State University system, is located in the southwest corner of San Francisco, …
Chatham University , Experiencing America , Murray State University , Niger , Russia , Troy University , Ukraine , University of Maine , University of Mississippi , Venezuala , Vietnam
Experiencing the United States and American culture through travel is an essential part of the Global UGRAD program. During the semester, World Learning has heard many stories of the incredible experiences Global UGRAD participants have had around the U.S. Below are some highlights of the culturally-enriching places the spring 2023 Global UGRADs have traveled to! “Hello everyone! I am …
Brunei , Carroll College , Emporia State University , Haiti , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Keuka College , Malawi , Panama , University of Missouri - St. Louis , University of Southern Indiana , Utah Tech University , Vietnam
Many UGRADs experienced their first Halloween this year in the United States. Several students dressed up in costumes, attended parties and participated in Halloween-related activities. Elian Gonzalez, a student from Panama studying at Keuka College in Upstate New York, thoroughly enjoyed the holiday. “It was wonderful to celebrate Halloween for the first time in the USA,” Gonzalez said. “I shared …
Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Armenia , Asia , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Kazakhstan , Kent State University , Latin America and the Caribbean , Old Dominion University , Panama , Paraguay , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of Southern Indiana , Vietnam
This August, the Global UGRAD 2020-2021 cohort was very busy making their long-awaited trips to their U.S. host universities! We are so excited to welcome all of the Global UGRADs to the United States and look forward to watching the positive impact they make on their local and university communities. In anticipation of arrivals, we asked the Global UGRADs about …
Alumni , Armenia , Cambodia , Career , Central Asia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Endicott College , Eurasia , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Honduras , Jordan , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Mauritania , Middle East and North Africa , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Morocco , Murray State University , Nazareth College , Old Dominion University , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , Sub-Saharan Africa , Tennessee Technical University , University of Connecticut , University of Tennessee Knoxville , University of Utah , Vietnam , West Liberty University , Western Kentucky University
Last month, we published Part I of our 2019 From Where I Stand series, the Global UGRAD photo project that creatively shows what our alumni have accomplished since returning home. If you did not have a chance to read last month’s installment, you can find it here. We are thrilled to share even more stories of volunteerism, academics, and growth with you this month. …
Academic Exchange , Alumni , American University , Armenia , California State University - San Marcos , Cambodia , Career , Carroll College , Community Service , Emporia State University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Honduras , Jordan , Kansas State University , Kent State University , Kenya , Malaysia , Morocco , Mozambique , Northern Michigan University , Professional Development , University of Maine , University of Missouri , University of Nevada, Reno , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire , Uzbekistan , Vietnam , West Virginia University
One of our favorite sayings is “Once a UGRAD, always a UGRAD.” Even when the U.S. portion of the Global UGRAD experience is over, alumni are always a part of this big and talented family. The lessons learned and knowledge gained during the exchange live on as alumni share their stories and dedicate efforts to shine brightly in their home …
Alumni , Chatham University , East Asia and the Pacific , Vietnam
It is sometimes hard to arrange a face-to-face meeting because Global UGRAD alumni are based in different cities. On top of that, our time schedules vary. While some are studying, others are working. Despite these obstacles, fellow Global UGRAD alumni and I managed to gather online for a call on a Saturday evening. Because some of us didn’t know each …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , The U.S. Perspective , Vietnam , Wayne State University
To celebrate teacher appreciation week, World Learning interviewed Global UGRAD student Huy Thuc Ha and his professor Dr. Carolyn Campbell, regarding their experiences in the African American Studies course at Wayne State University. Huy is from Vietnam studying Industrial Management, and Dr. Campbell is a professor in the Department of African American Studies. Q: As an international student, what was …
Alumni , American University , Castleton University , Chatham University , Dominican Republic , East Asia and the Pacific , Emporia State University , Honduras , India , Indonesia , Latin America and the Caribbean , Nepal , Paraguay , Saginaw Valley State University , South Asia , Tennessee Technical University , University of Missouri , University of Southern Indiana , Venezuala , Vietnam , West Liberty University
Johanny Amaya Melgar, Honduras, Global UGRAD 2015-16 at Emporia State University From where I stand today – at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras – I help to empower the most vulnerable youth in my community through English language, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. It’s incredible to see these youth actually smiling and dreaming of a better future, with them in it. …