Academics , Alumni , Professional Development
The Online Professional and Academic Learning (OPAL) course just concluded it’s pre-arrival modules! OPAL is an eight module course designed and run by World Learning for current Global UGRAD participants. The first four modules, which include ‘Getting to Know Yourself’, ‘What is Leadership?’, ‘Intercultural Competency’, and ‘Research and Academic Writing’, are held before students arrive. This pre-arrival preparation allows the …
Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Diversity and Inclusion
Each summer in Washington, DC, the EducationUSA Forum brings together international educators looking to improve their international student recruitment practices and better support student engagement and success. EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State resource which provides comprehensive information to international students aspiring to study in the United States, as well as supporting the internationalization of campuses. World Learning currently administers the …
Alumni , Career , Honduras , Snow College
Brenna Woods (Honduras), Snow College, Global UGRAD 2010-2011. After I finished the program, I continued my studies at the Universidad Pedagogica de Honduras “Francisco Morazan” and graduated in 2012. Then, I was asked by the university to get certified as a superior education teacher; in March 2013, I began to work as an English teacher for EFL learners in the …
On August 7th, the first Global UGRAD participant for the 2017-18 academic year touched down in the United States. The summer was a wonderful time for the Global UGRAD team to create, strategize, and prepare for the upcoming year and we can confidently say, “We are ready for this new year”!
Alumni , Latin America and the Caribbean , Maryville College , Venezuala
Cesar Palencia (Venezuela), Global UGRAD Fall 2016 It’s been almost a year since I was selected to participate in the Global UGRAD Program. I was so excited, especially because I would be part of the fall cohort and would be traveling three months later. The embassy had informed my partners and I about culture shock when traveling, and I thought …
Academics , American Host Institutions
The Global UGRAD team would like to thank all the host universities that applied for the Global UGRAD Program for the 2017-18 academic year. We are currently in the process of finalizing our participant lists, starting our first round of tentative placements, and compiling participant university applications. All selected host universities should receive student dossiers with a full student application, …
The Global UGRAD adventure features particular moments of wonder and discovery, some of which are captured in photographs. This spring, Global UGRAD participants were invited to take part in a photo contest by sending in their best shots from the semester. One winning photo was selected in each of nine categories, and three were selected in the travel category. We are excited to announce …
Central Asia , Diversity and Inclusion , East Tennessee State University , Kyrgyzstan
Meerim Nurlanbekova (Kyrgyzstan), ETSU Spring 2017 These photos encompass so much love. Love that does not know any barriers: neither religion, nor age, nor sex. My experience abroad has been enriched by my roommate. She made my American life colorful and most importantly meaningful. One day I just told her that I love cookies. And guess …
Alumni , El Salvador , Latin America and the Caribbean , University of Mississippi
Warm greetings from El Salvador! I did my exchange program at the University of Mississippi from 2012 to 2013. Upon my return to my home country I finished my degree in Economics and Business and I graduated with the distinction of magna cum laude. Since finishing my degree, I started to work in the private sector in El Salvador. By now I am …
Going to the NAFSA National Conference? So is World Learning! Melissa Oppenheimer (Divisional Vice President), Jessica Ellerbach (Fulbright Specialist), Eric Christensen (EducationUSA Academy) and Amy Fisher Bruey (Undergraduate Programs) will represent the organization in Los Angeles at the end of the month. You will usually be able to find us at the School for International Training booth in the expo …