October and November were very busy months for the World Learning staff. Traveling North, West and South, they crossed rivers and mountains to visit UGRAD students at Augustana College, Chatham University, Utica College, University of Mississippi, American University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Grand Valley State University and Wayne State University. Thank you for sharing a part of your world with …
In ‘Mission: Impossible’, Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise) is asked to complete a brave assignment. Our hero takes on each challenge and succeeds, despite the immense obstacles that threatened to discourage him. Inspired by Hunt’s determination, World Learning has crowned November our month of ‘Mission: Internship’. While we are taking on a similar name to the film, that is …
After much anticipation, we are delighted to announce that World Learning will implement the new Global UGRAD award on behalf of the Department of State. This single award will encompass what was formerly the UGRAD award for the Near East, South Asia, & Sub-Saharan Africa, UGRAD for East Asia & the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere, and UGRAD for Eurasia. This …
UGRAD Alumnus from Serbia, Jelena Bulajic, was recently featured as one of two portrait artists in the CNN program “Ones to Watch”. On her UGRAD program, Jelena studied art at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her talent was undeniable even then as she was featured in local newspapers for her artistry. World Learning is proud to count such an accomplished artist …
It is important to set aside time to reflect on the experiences that give our lives meaning. The UGRAD students are asked to complete small “reflection” assignments throughout their time on the program, and the topic for the month of October is ‘Goals’. Hnin NuNu Luin, a UGRAD student at Missouri State University, put it best by noting that “achieving …
On October 4th, many UGRAD students found themselves celebrating the important holiday of Eid al-Adha away from their families – some for the first time in their lives. Being far from home did not stop them from bringing the festivities to their host communities. Students sought out Muslim communities in their new towns to celebrate the holiday. Other students celebrated …
One of the first things a UGRAD student does after settling into their host community is find community service opportunities. In a new place and culture this can be daunting, but UGRAD students never fail to impress us with their ingenuity and dedication. This year is no different. Our UGRAD students have already found impressive volunteer opportunities to give back in …
Flags are powerful symbols. While simple in design – usually consisting of a few colors and a basic pattern – they nonetheless have inherent power. The reason is obvious; they represent something far greater than themselves. Flags represent a nation, and by extent they represent the people of that nation. Flags tell a story of their history, culture and ideology. Rooted …
By Mihajlo Novakovic (Serbia, UGRAD 2013-2014, Tennessee Technological University) It was during my very first week on another continent and I can say I was in a completely different world. We went to the welcome session for international students and afterwards, we were all given the opportunity to apply online for a friendship family to complement our American experience. Nevertheless, …
As the cooler breeze of October sweeps through the United States, so does the mighty current of school spirit. For many Americans, fall means one thing: the start of football season. Campus culture takes on a new vibrancy as athletes don their shoulder pads and helmets and take to the field. UGRAD students are also feeling school pride and sporting their …