Alumni , Cambodia , University of Utah
Hello! This is Madinay Chhuon from Cambodia. I am currently working with Swisscontact as a Project Coordinator on a cross-border trade facilitation project. I was part of the Global UGRAD 2017 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Five years later, I still reminisce about my time there and its impact on me. Through this writing, I will talk …
Global UGRAD is excited to announce a new addition to our team! On April 18th, Michelle Bolourchi joined as the Program Manager: “I grew up in a bicultural household where my interest in international education and languages blossomed. My first time living abroad was during my junior year in college when I had the opportunity to study in Germany. I’m …
American Host Institutions , Host Feature , New England College
This month we are pleased to highlight our host partner, New England College! Here you’ll learn about Brad Poznanski, the Executive Director of International Enrollment, and some of the amazing experiences New England College has had with Global UGRAD students! How long have you been working at New England College? What is your role? I have been with New England …
Castleton University , Centenary College of Louisiana , Lebanon , Malaysia , Thailand , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Community service is an integral part of the Global UGRAD program. Students are required to complete at least 20 hours of community service as a way to give back and build meaningful connections in their local communities. Every student is engaged in interesting and inspirational service; keep reading to learn more about a selection of three students’ unique volunteering experiences. …
Egypt , Lebanon , Saginaw Valley State University , San Francisco State University
On April 22nd, Global UGRAD students participated in various activities around the United States to celebrate Earth Day. Students at Saginaw Valley State University joined the Rotary Club of Saginaw Sunrise for a day of cleanup. “The cleanup was targeting the Great Lakes Bay Region in Michigan and we did some landscaping in an area that needed some cleaning and …
Laos , Murray State University , Muskingum University
Every semester UGRAD students join clubs, make friends, and get involved in many different campus activities. This month two UGRAD Students share the two activities they have been involved in this semester. Both students talked about how fun it was to be a part of a team working towards something and how these activities were a great way to make …
Please help us welcome our two newest Global UGRAD team members! Cameron Teaney is joining as the Program Associate for the NEA (Middle East and North Africa) and WHA (Latin America and the Caribbean) regions. Cameron previously worked as a teacher at an international school in Turkey. Her time and experiences there cultivated a desire to work in an international …
Castleton University , Ethiopia , Laos , Philippines , University of Missouri
Our Global UGRAD students have been busy showcasing their home countries at cultural events from fashion shows, to dances, to presentations. Please enjoy these pictures and stories from some of those events. “These are photos from the multicultural fashion show that took place on March 5th, 2022. This is my first time walking the runway in a fashion show. I’m very …
Colorado State University , Western Washington University , Wilson College
Our Global UGRAD participants took a break from their studies to explore the United States, engage in cultural exchange activities, and enhance their understanding of the U.S. Here, they share some of their spring break experiences. “I played a lot of video games growing up, including the GTA San Andreas and the GTA V. Those video games feature a lot …
Academic Exchange , Alumni , Career , Experiencing America , Professional Development
This month, World Learning held its virtual End-of-Program Workshop for current Global UGRAD participants. Global UGRAD participants joined from across the United States to participate in daily sessions hosted primarily by facilitator Si Norton, as well as Tim Rivera (Senior Advisor for Innovation and Strategy at World Learning). Topics ranged from diversity, equity, and inclusion to action planning and community …