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. …
Algeria , Alumni , Carroll College , East Asia and the Pacific , Endicott College , Eurasia , Florida Gulf Coast University , Guatemala , Illinois State University , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , Mongolia , Saginaw Valley State University , Serbia , South Korea , Sub-Saharan Africa , Ukraine , University of Wyoming , Vietnam , West Virginia University , Zimbabwe
This month, we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Throughout April, we will try to become more aware of our environmental impact and how we can do our part to respect the Earth, appreciate its beauty, and keep it clean for generations to come. To demonstrate our commitment to the Earth, Global UGRAD students submitted photos and short stories of …
Academics , American Host Institutions , East Asia and the Pacific , Vietnam , West Virginia University
It is an honor to be a member of the Global UGRAD family and a member of the Mountaineer family in West Virginia University (WVU). I enjoy a privileged status as a cultural ambassador of Vietnam, Southeast Asia. Having been in the U.S. for a month, I feel like a new horizon has opened in front of my eyes. Every single day, …
Albania , Alumni , American University , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Burma , Carroll College , Central Asia , Chatham University , Costa Rica , East Asia and the Pacific , East Tennessee State University , Egypt , Eurasia , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Haiti , India , Juniata College , Kansas State University , Kent State University , Kenya , Kyrgyzstan , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lewis-Clark State College , Lincoln University , Macedonia , Maryville College , Middle East and North Africa , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Nepal , North Dakota State University , Palestinian Territories , Paraguay , Philippines , Presbyterian College , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , Tajikistan , University of Minnesota Twin Cities , University of Missouri , University of New Hampshire , University of Wyoming , Utica College , Vietnam
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 of impact. The lessons learned and knowledge gained during the exchange live on as alumni share their stories and dedicate efforts to shine brightly in …