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 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 …
Academic Exchange , Cambodia , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , Fayetteville University , Kenya , Murray State University , New Mexico Highlands University , Russia , Saginaw Valley State University , Sri Lanka , Tajikistan , University of Southern Indiana
It’s not easy leaving the familiarity of home to begin a new adventure in a foreign country. It takes courage, resilience, and a welcoming community. Luckily, our Global UGRAD students are adept at developing deep and lasting relationships with wonderful people who support and encourage them throughout this journey. Below, some students share with us a special someone who has …
Central Asia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Egypt , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Georgia , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Middle East and North Africa , Saudi Arabia , South Korea , Sub-Saharan Africa , The U.S. Perspective , University of Nevada, Reno , University of Tennessee Knoxville , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay , Wayne State University , West Virginia University
A few months ago, we shared inspiring stories about the volunteer work of several of our fall semester participants. Now, as the spring semester rapidly draws to a close, we’re excited to highlight our current Global UGRAD participants and how they’re getting on with their community service hours. From tutoring and after-school care to event coordination and more, Global UGRADs …
Bahrain , Central Asia , China , East Asia and the Pacific , East Tennessee State University , Experiencing America , Florida Gulf Coast University , Indonesia , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Middle East and North Africa , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Murray State University , Saudi Arabia , South Asia , University of Tennessee , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay , Venezuala
This month we asked our Global UGRAD students to share with us their favorite places in their U.S. communities. We received responses ranging from river walks to libraries, all special in their own way. Please read on to get a glimpse of where our Global UGRAD students’ daily lives take place. Zhanna Ateibek from Kazakhstan at University of Wisconsin – Green …
Bahrain , East Asia and the Pacific , Experiencing America , Fayetteville University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Georgia College and State University , Middle East and North Africa , Wayne State University , West Liberty University , West Virginia University
Several weeks ago, we asked our Global UGRADs to describe their first impressions of their host campuses. Some casually explained their campus alligators, while others spoke about just how incredibly BIG their campus library is. Check out more about our spring Global UGRAD participants’ first impressions of their ‘homes’ for the next semester! Florida Gulf Coast University The first thing …
Alumni , Endicott College , Experiencing America , Mozambique , Sub-Saharan Africa
Everyday when I wake up I remember one of my favorite quotes “If we do not like the results we are getting, we must change whatever habits that keep us from having the same results. To measure our goals we should appreciate every single progress we are making towards our bigger plans”. Growing up in Mozambique I had the opportunity to …
East Asia and the Pacific , Experiencing America , Malaysia
My journey began on October 18, 2016, when Morris Deri, now an alumnus for the program, was undergoing his exchange semester at Minnesota State University Mankato. During his semester, he approached me with the prospect of applying for the same program. To put things into perspective, it was a flagship program performing under the Fulbright Grant, a highly coveted scholarship sought by applicants …
Academics , Chatham University , Experiencing America , India , South Asia
Global UGRAD, administered by World Learning, has always strived to provide the best experiences to their Global UGRADers. From instilling a sense of confidence in each of them to making them believe in their potentials to create a change, they have been successful in creating dedicated leaders year after year. Being a finalist this year was a surreal experience and …
Alumni , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Juniata College , Turkmenistan
Much time hadn’t passed between my unforgettable international experience as a Global UGRADer, and when I was granted a new scholarship for an exchange year in Austria. The organization that I’m thankful to is similar to that of World Learning, but it’s called OeAD and operates in Austria. OeAD is Austria’s main organization for international mobility and cooperation programs in …