Category: The U.S. Perspective

Local Adventures
March 15, 2023

Local Adventures

Academic Exchange , Experiencing America , Kansas State University , Niger , San Francisco State University , The U.S. Perspective , Troy University , Uzbekistan

As we approach the mid-point of the semester, Global UGRADs across the United States have become acquainted with their new homes and settled into campus life. Now comfortable at their host universities, many have set off to explore their local communities. Global UGRADs are discovering every part of the United States; from Maine to Georgia, New Hampshire to California, their …

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December 15, 2021

Reflections on the Virtual End of Program Summit

Academics , Alumni , Community Service , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , The U.S. Perspective

World Learning held its virtual End of Program (EoP) summit from November 8 -12. Global UGRAD students from all over the United States tuned into Zoom sessions hosted by facilitator Si Norton on topics ranging from building leadership capabilities to action planning/ community mapping. Traditionally held in Washington, DC, the virtual format of the summit served as a constant reminder …

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Fall 2019 End of Program Summit
December 11, 2019

Fall 2019 End of Program Summit

american connections , The U.S. Perspective

This past November, the World Learning team was thrilled to welcome 127 students from 59 countries for the End of Program Summit in Washington, DC. They traveled from universities across the United States to participate in leadership development seminars, network with one another, and explore the city. Highlights included a visit to the National Museum of African American History & Culture, and …

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Global UGRAD Students Reflect on Thanksgiving
December 10, 2019

Global UGRAD Students Reflect on Thanksgiving

Cambodia , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Egypt , Experiencing America , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Middle East and North Africa , Nicaragua , Tajikistan , Tennessee Technical University , The U.S. Perspective , University of Houston-Victoria , University of Southern Indiana , University of Utah , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

This November, many of the Global UGRAD students had the opportunity to experience their first Thanksgiving. Below you can read some of their reflections about spending the day with friends, university staff, and their friendship families! This year instead of repeating Season 5 episode 1 from Friends “The One with All the Thanksgivings,” I had the opportunity to experience it …

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Fall 2019 First Impressions
September 12, 2019

Fall 2019 First Impressions

Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , China , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Guatemala , Latin America and the Caribbean , Moldova , Murray State University , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , The U.S. Perspective , Troy University

The fall 2019 semester is off to a great start. Now that the Global UGRAD students have had the chance to settle into their new homes for the next few months, here is a glance at some students’ first impressions! Daniil Gurgurov, Moldova, Murray State University: I have lived on campus for three weeks already and I have only positive …

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Costa Rica Trip with Castleton University Chorale
August 13, 2019

Costa Rica Trip with Castleton University Chorale

Academic Exchange , Alumni , american connections , Castleton University , Costa Rica , Honduras , Latin America and the Caribbean , The U.S. Perspective

Studying at Castleton University has been a very enriching experience for me. I remember the orientation day when other new students and I were encouraged to be involved in on-campus activities by Victoria Angis (Associate Dean of Students) saying, “This is a university with many opportunities for you to be successful, come out of your comfort zone and do new …

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#EoPinDC: Global UGRAD Spring End-of-Program Summit
April 12, 2019

#EoPinDC: Global UGRAD Spring End-of-Program Summit

The U.S. Perspective

Each academic semester, it is always an exciting time when we welcome Global UGRAD participants to Washington, DC for our End of Program Summit (for social media fans, #EoPinDC). Earlier this month, from March 31st-April 4th, 134 students from over 50 countries attending 40 different universities around the U.S. converged on our nation’s capital for four unforgettable days of learning. …

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Making Connections Through Religion  
March 12, 2019

Making Connections Through Religion  

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , East Asia and the Pacific , Indiana State University , Indonesia , Laos , The U.S. Perspective , University of Central Missouri

Doni Rizki Akbar, Indonesia, Indiana State University: I have two local families around my campus who really care about me. One family is Muslim and the other is Christian, and they are both like my host families. The first is the Alam family. They are a Bangladeshi-American family who have lived in the U.S. for more than 10 years. There …

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My Second Family: the Impact of Friendship Families
February 13, 2019

My Second Family: the Impact of Friendship Families

american connections , Illinois State University , Jordan , Middle East and North Africa , The U.S. Perspective

Many Global UGRAD host universities provide amazing opportunities for Global UGRAD students to engage with their host communities. One such example are friendship family programs, where international students are paired with local families for an exchange of culture, friendship, and fun. Please continue reading to hear more about the positive impact these types of exchanges have on both student and …

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Meet our New Teammate, Vitalie Diaconu
February 13, 2019

Meet our New Teammate, Vitalie Diaconu

Academics , american connections , Central Asia , Eurasia , The U.S. Perspective

Vitalie Diaconu joins the Global UGRAD team as the Program Officer for Eurasia and Central Asia. Originally from Moldova, Vitalie moved to the United States two years ago and worked with Eurasia Foundation, managing the Young Professionals Network program. Prior to that, he worked with the Permanent Mission of Moldova to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and …

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