Experiencing America

December 12, 2018

Experiencing America: Thanksgiving

american connections , Experiencing America , Israel , Kyrgyzstan , Laos , St. Ambrose University , University of Southern Indiana , Wayne State University

This semester’s Global UGRAD students had the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with their host communities, gathering with other international students as well as with American families. Enjoy these reflections by the Global UGRAD participants on their Thanksgiving experiences! Souksavanh Vongthongchit, Laos, St. Ambrose University “Thanksgiving is a special U.S. holiday when American people take this time to show thanks for …

November 12, 2018

Global UGRAD 2019-2020 Application is Open!

Academics , Alumni , american connections , Experiencing America , The U.S. Perspective

The application for 2019-2020 Global UGRAD Program is now open! Do you know someone who would be interested? Share! Do you think you would be a great candidate? Apply! For more information and how to apply, visit our website: www.worldlearning.org/ugrad. Make sure to also follow the Global UGRAD Program on Facebook and Twitter to keep updated on important deadlines and …

November 12, 2018

A Day Spent with the Amish

Academic Exchange , Experiencing America , Macedonia , Valparaiso University

Last weekend, my friendship family decided to take me and two other exchange students to a town nearby called Shipshewana. This town is in the south of Indiana. It is a very green town and has a lot of farms. The southern part of the state is well-known for being home to Amish people. I luckily had the opportunity to …

October 11, 2018

Spotlight on the Global UGRAD OPAL Course: Interview an American

american connections , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , OPAL , The U.S. Perspective

Throughout their time in the United States, and before their departure, Global UGRAD participants complete our custom-made Online Professional and Academic Learning Course (OPAL). This course is designed to help Global UGRAD students transition into the American university system. Students go on to complete a series of modules with distinct themes. For the second OPAL module , we asked students …

October 11, 2018

Experiencing America: My Boston

Experiencing America , Florida Gulf Coast University , Uzbekistan

Two days are not enough to explore a city – especially if this city is Boston. But, we were blessed enough to have a quick look under the edge of the curtain, absorbing the mysterious and attractive, yet alien life with our eyes. And we saw an incredibly beautiful city, rich in culture, diversity and filled with sights, reflecting its …

September 12, 2018

First Impression: University of Southern Indiana

Experiencing America , Nicaragua , University of Southern Indiana

Being part of the University of Southern Indiana (USI) is like having a dream that you would never want to be finished. I feel so glad to be here since my first day on-campus. Moreover, most of my impressions about the people, this great institution, and its environment apply to the city of Evansville as well. There are …

September 12, 2018

First Impression: University of Arkansas

East Asia and the Pacific , Experiencing America , Laos , University of Arkansas

I have been here for 10 days, and I’ve had a lot of things to do here at the University of Arkansas. I had an English test for 2 hours in the last 2 days and tomorrow I will know what my level of English is. Hopefully, I will get a perfect class that matches my English level. In my …

September 12, 2018

First Impression: Kent State University

Eurasia , Experiencing America , Kent State University , Ukraine

The Kent State University campus is a fresh, green place full of squirrels (black, in particular). The atmosphere by itself is mind-purifying, which I cannot say about the city in which I live, the industrial Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. I fell in love with my dorm room at first sight. The only thing I needed was my own bedroom. However, I obtained …

September 12, 2018

Global UGRAD Students On-Campus

Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Experiencing America

As is our tradition at the beginning of a new academic year, we asked Global UGRAD participants to submit photos of themselves on-campus. Here is a selection of some of our diverse 2018-2019 Global UGRAD students studying all across the United States. We wish everyone a happy, healthy, and productive semester!

August 14, 2018

Alumni Advice: Tips for a Great Global UGRAD Semester

Alumni , Experiencing America

August is here! The beginning of the academic year is upon us, and with it, the arrival of a new crop of Global UGRAD participants. Along with the excitement and anticipation for all that lies ahead, there are also – naturally – many questions. What will this exchange experience be like? What are the most important things to keep in mind …

Experiencing America: Thanksgiving

Global UGRAD 2019-2020 Application is Open!

A Day Spent with the Amish

Spotlight on the Global UGRAD OPAL Course: Interview an American

Experiencing America: My Boston

First Impression: University of Southern Indiana

First Impression: University of Arkansas

First Impression: Kent State University

Global UGRAD Students On-Campus

Alumni Advice: Tips for a Great Global UGRAD Semester

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