Category: Experiencing America

Local Adventures
November 11, 2024

Local Adventures

Alumni , Cambodia , Carroll College , Experiencing America , Fiji , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Moldova , Philippines , Zimbabwe

From a traditional powwow in Minnesota to a rodeo in Montana, Global UGRAD students have had experiences as unique as the communities in which they are living. Keep reading for a small sample of students’ activities outside of the classroom this fall. Mary Therese Catapang | Philippines | University of North Carolina, Greensboro “On October 28, Filipino American students and …

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Spotlight on Current Students
October 17, 2024

Spotlight on Current Students

Academics , Alumni , Bluefield State University , Egypt , Experiencing America , Guatemala , Kazakhstan , Professional Development , University of Northern Iowa , University of the Ozarks

Global UGRAD students have the opportunity to pursue both their passions and a wide range of new interests throughout their semester in the United States, including participating in pitch competitions, producing media for their host institutions, and having quintessential American experiences. The three students featured in this article represent a small sample of the achievements and unique experiences shared by …

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Welcoming the Fall Global UGRAD Cohort
September 16, 2024

Welcoming the Fall Global UGRAD Cohort

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Experiencing America , University of South Alabama

World Learning is pleased to welcome Global UGRAD participants from all across the world to the United States. The 2024-2025 cohort includes 330 students with 137 enrolled this semester. Representing 62 countries/areas, these students are hosted at 59 partner universities and colleges throughout the United States. All Global UGRAD participants attending the fall semester have arrived at their host campuses …

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Travel and Adventures
April 24, 2024

Travel and Adventures

Alumni , American Host Institutions , Delta State University , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Kenya , Laos , Mississippi Valley State University , Spring Break , Tajikistan , West Liberty University , Wright State University

Throughout the semester, Global UGRAD students have used their weekends and spring break to explore cities and regions across the United States. From Chicago to Los Angeles to New York City, Global UGRADs have visited many popular cities as well as a number of sites off the beaten path. Below are some stories and highlights that Global UGRADs have shared …

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Alumni Spotlight: Kyrgyzstan
April 24, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Kyrgyzstan

Alumni , Experiencing America , Kyrgyzstan , Professional Development , Wayne State University

“Once a UGRAD, always a UGRAD!” This statement resonates deeply with me and many others who have had the privilege of participating in the Global UGRAD Program. My name is Aigerim Kurmanbekova, and as a proud Wayne State Warrior representing Kyrgyzstan at Wayne State University during the fall semester of 2019, I have come to understand the profound impact this …

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Campus Visit: Bluefield State University
March 18, 2024

Campus Visit: Bluefield State University

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , Bluefield State University , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Laos , Malaysia

This February, Global UGRAD Program Officer Melanie Winters and Senior Program Associate Cameron Teaney had the pleasure of visiting Bluefield State University (BSU) in Bluefield, West Virginia. During this visit they toured BSU’s campus and met with the friendly and hospitable staff supporting the four Global UGRAD students studying there this semester. BSU is one of only two Historically Black …

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Alumni Reflection: Sri Lanka
March 18, 2024

Alumni Reflection: Sri Lanka

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Experiencing America , Professional Development , Sri Lanka , University of Maine

Greetings from the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” Sri Lanka! I am Hashini de Silva, a Global UGRAD who studied social sciences at the University of Maine (UMaine) in the fall semester of 2023. As the only UGRAD that semester coming from the humble roots of Sri Lanka, an island nation trying to pave its path in an illustrious world, …

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Campus Visit: University of North Carolina Wilmington
March 18, 2024

Campus Visit: University of North Carolina Wilmington

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , Community Service , Countries , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Partner Feature , University of North Carolina Wilmington

This February, Global UGRAD Program Officer Jordan Ferrick had the pleasure of visiting the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) in Wilmington, North Carolina. Throughout the visit she explored UNCW’s campus and engaged with the welcoming and accommodating staff who support the Global UGRAD students. UNCW is a public research institution known for its coastal location and vibrant campus life. …

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Global UGRAD Bucket Lists
February 16, 2024

Global UGRAD Bucket Lists

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Cambodia , Experiencing America , Kansas State University , Presbyterian College , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , University of Arkansas , Vanuatu , Vietnam , Zimbabwe

One month into their exchange program, Global UGRAD participants are hard at work setting ambitious goals to make the most of their semester. Now that they have familiarized themselves with campus and settled into life in the United States, they have begun to think about the events, activities, or objectives they hope to accomplish before they depart in May. As …

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Host Partner Feature: Boise State University
February 16, 2024

Host Partner Feature: Boise State University

Algeria , american connections , American Host Institutions , Boise State , Central Asia , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Kyrgyzstan , Kyrgyzstan , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , Morocco , Nicaragua , Partner Feature , Uzbekistan

This month, World Learning is excited to highlight long-time host partner Boise State University. Boise State hosted three Global UGRAD students in the Fall 2023 semester and is home to three more UGRADs this spring. Tim Randall, Coordinator for International Student Services, shared with World Learning how Boise State supports international students and helps Global UGRAD students find meaningful connections in …

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