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End of Program Workshop: Fall 2024
December 16, 2024

End of Program Workshop: Fall 2024

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Central Methodist University , End of Program Worshop , Honduras , Kyrgyzstan , Mongolia , Mozambique , Professional Development , University of North Carolina Greensboro , University of Southern Indiana , Winona State University

Last month, World Learning hosted the fall 2024 Global UGRAD End of Program Workshop in Washington, D.C. The workshop brought together 134 Global UGRAD students from 45 countries to participate in sessions focused on leadership, inclusive project management, personal branding, fundraising, reverse culture shock, and more. Students had the opportunity to enhance their professional skills and build friendships spanning the …

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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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First Impressions from Fall 2024
September 16, 2024

First Impressions from Fall 2024

Bluefield State University , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Cottey College , Kenya , Mercyhurst University , Missouri State University , Philippines , Serbia

Global UGRAD participants have settled into their new campuses after arriving last month. Whether it’s the size of the supermarkets or the American expressions and mannerisms, our students experience many cultural differences during their first few weeks in the United States. We’ve captured some thoughts and feelings about how this exchange program has surprised some of our students and how …

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What’s in Your Bag?
September 16, 2024

What’s in Your Bag?

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Bluefield State University , Georgia College and State University , Guatemala , Kenya , Missouri State University , Serbia

Every semester, a new cohort of UGRAD students arrives in the United States, excited to begin the once-in-a-lifetime experience of the Global UGRAD Program. While they will spend the coming months exploring a new country and meeting new people, they will also retain their connections to their homes in a variety of ways. Despite limited space in their suitcases, UGRAD …

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Current Student Spotlight: Kenya
May 14, 2024

Current Student Spotlight: Kenya

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Community Service , End of Program Worshop , Kenya , North Central College , Professional Development

Hello, my name is Ian Adipo, and I am from Kenya. Global UGRAD is an enriching experience that I have long wanted to be a part of. My dreams came true in January 2023, when I was selected for an interview out of hundreds of applicants. After successfully interviewing, I moved on to the next phase and completed my TOEFL …

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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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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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Alumni Spotlight: Mozambique
February 16, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Mozambique

Academic Exchange , Academics , Africa , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Career , Community Service , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Mozambique , Professional Development , Southern Oregon University , Sub-Saharan Africa , Utah Tech University

In this month’s alumni spotlight, World Learning is thrilled to highlight the remarkable efforts of three Global UGRAD alumni from Mozambique who are joining forces to establish an organization dedicated to promoting climate literacy within their homeland. Xana Maunze, a Global UGRAD participant from the 2017-2018 cohort who studied at Fairleigh Dickinson University, embarked on her journey toward sustainability during …

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What’s in Your Bag?
January 16, 2024

What’s in Your Bag?

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Cambodia , Emporia State University , Kansas State University , Kenya , North Central College , Philippines , Ukraine , Western Kentucky University

As snow descends on much of the United States, the majority of the spring 2024 Global UGRAD students are busy unpacking their bags and settling into campus life for the semester, while others are finishing penultimate preparations in their home countries before their departure later this month. Equally important to all the new experiences each student will have in the …

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Advice from Alumni
January 16, 2024

Advice from Alumni

Alumni , Dominican Republic , Honduras , Mercyhurst University , Morocco , Northern  Michigan University , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of Alabama , University of St. Thomas , Vietnam , Zimbabwe

The new year ushers in the arrival of new Global UGRAD participants for the spring semester. Participants consider so many important things as they begin their program, from scheduling classes to budgeting money to managing time. Who better to share advice on navigating this transition than Global UGRAD alumni? Minh Thu Nguyen | Vietnam | Northern Michigan University | Fall …

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