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Campus Visits: Georgia College & State University and University of Mississippi
October 19, 2023

Campus Visits: Georgia College & State University and University of Mississippi

Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Asia , Cambodia , Central Asia , Community Service , Dominican Republic , East Asia and the Pacific , El Salvador , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Host Feature , Kenya , Laos , Latin America and the Caribbean , Malaysia , Mongolia , South Korea , University of Mississippi , Uzbekistan

Georgia College & State University This September, Global UGRAD Program Officer, Melanie Winters, had the opportunity to visit Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville, Georgia. During the visit, Melanie was able to engage with GCSU staff, gain valuable insights into the university’s processes and student experiences, and meet with the Global UGRAD participants studying there this fall semester: …

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Halloween
November 22, 2022

Halloween

Brunei , Carroll College , Emporia State University , Haiti , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Keuka College , Malawi , Panama , University of Missouri - St. Louis , University of Southern Indiana , Utah Tech University , Vietnam

Many UGRADs experienced their first Halloween this year in the United States. Several students dressed up in costumes, attended parties and participated in Halloween-related activities. Elian Gonzalez, a student from Panama studying at Keuka College in Upstate New York, thoroughly enjoyed the holiday. “It was wonderful to celebrate Halloween for the first time in the USA,” Gonzalez said. “I shared …

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Winter Break Travel, Part I
January 13, 2020

Winter Break Travel, Part I

american connections , Indonesia , Kenya , Missouri State University , Nicaragua , Wright State University

Every year, English Language Training (ELT) students take advantage of their winter break to explore the United States and deepen their American connections. Please find excerpts from their adventures below (and stay tuned for part two of this series in February). Francisco Aquirre (Nicaragua) at Wright State University “We visited the United Nations. Our guide explained the different kinds of …

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From Where I Stand 2019 Part II | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project
April 12, 2019

From Where I Stand 2019 Part II | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project

Alumni , Armenia , Cambodia , Career , Central Asia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Endicott College , Eurasia , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Honduras , Jordan , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Mauritania , Middle East and North Africa , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Morocco , Murray State University , Nazareth College , Old Dominion University , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , Sub-Saharan Africa , Tennessee Technical University , University of Connecticut , University of Tennessee Knoxville , University of Utah , Vietnam , West Liberty University , Western Kentucky University

Last month, we published Part I of our 2019 From Where I Stand series, the Global UGRAD photo project that creatively shows what our alumni have accomplished since returning home. If you did not have a chance to read last month’s installment, you can find it here. We are thrilled to share even more stories of volunteerism, academics, and growth with you this month. …

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From Where I Stand 2019 Part I | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project
March 12, 2019

From Where I Stand 2019 Part I | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project

Academic Exchange , Alumni , American University , Armenia , California State University - San Marcos , Cambodia , Career , Carroll College , Community Service , Emporia State University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Honduras , Jordan , Kansas State University , Kent State University , Kenya , Malaysia , Morocco , Mozambique , Northern  Michigan University , Professional Development , University of Maine , University of Missouri , University of Nevada, Reno , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire , Uzbekistan , Vietnam , West Virginia University

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. The lessons learned and knowledge gained during the exchange live on as alumni share their stories and dedicate efforts to shine brightly in their home …

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My Person: Global UGRAD Students’ Closest Mentors and Friends
May 10, 2018

My Person: Global UGRAD Students’ Closest Mentors and Friends

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 …

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Friendships: Looking Back and Looking Forward
May 10, 2018

Friendships: Looking Back and Looking Forward

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Chatham University , East Asia and the Pacific , Haiti , India , Kenya , Latin America and the Caribbean , Northern  Michigan University , Sub-Saharan Africa , The U.S. Perspective

When first arriving in the United States, it can be hard to breakthrough those superficial boundaries and develop deep connections with Americans. Of course as our Global UGRAD students have found, the effort is always worth it. Each semester our students forge beautiful, rewarding friendships. Now, as another semester comes to an end, and our Global UGRAD students wave goodbye …

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All Hands on Deck! Stories of Community Service – Part II
April 1, 2018

All Hands on Deck! Stories of Community Service – Part II

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 …

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