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End of Program Workshop: Photo Contest
December 16, 2022

End of Program Workshop: Photo Contest

Academic Exchange , Academics , Belarus , Costa Rica , Egypt , Experiencing America , Fayetteville University , Grand Valley State University , Nicaragua , Niger , Panama , Philippines , San Francisco State University , Ukraine , University of Montevallo , Uzbekistan , Xavier University of Louisiana

Last month, Global UGRADs from host campuses around the country gathered in Washington, DC for the first End of Program Workshop in three years. The workshop primarily focused on professional and leadership development, as well as team building. However, at the core of the workshop was an emphasis on cultivating a sense of community among these international exchange students. As …

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Sporting Events & School Spirit
November 22, 2022

Sporting Events & School Spirit

Academic Exchange , American Host Institutions , Experiencing America

Global UGRAD participants across the country are exceptionally busy taking in all of the Fall festivities in their local communities and campuses. With football and homecoming season in full swing, many UGRADs are experiencing these quintessential U.S. college events for the first time and sparing no energy in displaying their school pride.   “Tailgate is a big deal here and …

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Host Partner Feature: University of Alaska Anchorage
November 22, 2022

Host Partner Feature: University of Alaska Anchorage

American Host Institutions , University of Alaska

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is hosting our Global UGRAD students for the second time, and we are proud to feature them this month. Gökhan Karahan works directly with our Global UGRAD students and shares his perspective on the international student experience. How long have you been working at the University of Alaska Anchorage? What is your role? I …

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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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Community Service Spotlight: Fall 2022
November 22, 2022

Community Service Spotlight: Fall 2022

Academic Exchange , American Host Institutions , Asia , Cambodia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Egypt , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Florida Gulf Coast University , Georgia , Grand Valley State University , Middle East and North Africa , Millikin University , South Korea , SUNY Plattsburgh

As part of their program requirements, Global UGRADs complete at least 20 hours of community service. While at first, this might seem like another requirement to complete, this often ends up being the highlight and most meaningful part of the program for many of the participants. Below are several highlights from community service events that current UGRADs have completed so …

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Alumni Spotlight: Mongolia
November 22, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Mongolia

Ball State University , Mongolia

Hello UGRADs! My name is Temuulen Enkhbat from Mongolia. It has been exactly eight months since my exchange studies at Ball State University finished in December 2021. This experience was one of the most impactful events in my life in three ways. It gave me the reassurance of my passion, reflection on my journey, and the opportunity to explore diversity. …

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In the Classroom
October 13, 2022

In the Classroom

Academics , American Host Institutions , Augustana University , Cambodia , East Tennessee State University , Emporia State University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Haiti , Laos , Malaysia , Missouri State University , Palestinian Territories

This fall, more than 150 Global UGRAD students are experiencing their first semester in American university classrooms. Whether it’s engaging in a new method of instruction, studying a new subject, or just learning in a new environment, UGRADs have been fully immersed in the academic component of their program. The emphasis on class discussion and participation is a big difference …

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October 13, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month

Academic Exchange , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Experiencing America , Latin America and the Caribbean

Across the U.S., many Global UGRADs took part in various events, celebrations, and exhibitions for Hispanic Heritage Month. Elian Gonzalez is a student from Panama at Keuka College who shared about his participation in one of the panel discussions on campus: “During this week we had a lot of activities to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The most outstanding thing was a panel …

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Alumni Spotlight: Nepal
October 13, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Nepal

Alumni , Nepal , University of Utah

Hi everyone, I am Som Raj Sharma, a soon-to-be graduate in Mathematical Sciences with a Major in Actuarial Science from the School of Mathematical Sciences, Tribhuvan University. I am a Global UGRAD 2021 Alumni Class Secretary from Nepal who completed his in-person exchange program in the fall semester of 2021 from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. I …

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Alumni Spotlight: Nicaragua
October 13, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Nicaragua

Alumni

Hello everyone! I’m Guisselle Celis, a Global UGRAD alumna from Nicaragua. During my Global UGRAD experience, I was lucky enough to attend Presbyterian College during the 2019 spring semester in South Carolina. I still can remember the day I received the email confirming that I had been selected as one of the program’s recipients, and I don’t think I’ve ever …

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