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Spotlight on Current Students
October 17, 2024

Spotlight on Current Students

Academics , Alumni , Bluefield State University , Egypt , Experiencing America , Guatemala , Kazakhstan , Professional Development , University of Northern Iowa , University of the Ozarks

Global UGRAD students have the opportunity to pursue both their passions and a wide range of new interests throughout their semester in the United States, including participating in pitch competitions, producing media for their host institutions, and having quintessential American experiences. The three students featured in this article represent a small sample of the achievements and unique experiences shared by …

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Welcoming the Fall Global UGRAD Cohort
September 16, 2024

Welcoming the Fall Global UGRAD Cohort

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Experiencing America , University of South Alabama

World Learning is pleased to welcome Global UGRAD participants from all across the world to the United States. The 2024-2025 cohort includes 330 students with 137 enrolled this semester. Representing 62 countries/areas, these students are hosted at 59 partner universities and colleges throughout the United States. All Global UGRAD participants attending the fall semester have arrived at their host campuses …

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Campus Visit: Bluefield State University
March 18, 2024

Campus Visit: Bluefield State University

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , Bluefield State University , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Laos , Malaysia

This February, Global UGRAD Program Officer Melanie Winters and Senior Program Associate Cameron Teaney had the pleasure of visiting Bluefield State University (BSU) in Bluefield, West Virginia. During this visit they toured BSU’s campus and met with the friendly and hospitable staff supporting the four Global UGRAD students studying there this semester. BSU is one of only two Historically Black …

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Alumni Reflection: Sri Lanka
March 18, 2024

Alumni Reflection: Sri Lanka

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Experiencing America , Professional Development , Sri Lanka , University of Maine

Greetings from the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” Sri Lanka! I am Hashini de Silva, a Global UGRAD who studied social sciences at the University of Maine (UMaine) in the fall semester of 2023. As the only UGRAD that semester coming from the humble roots of Sri Lanka, an island nation trying to pave its path in an illustrious world, …

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Campus Visit: University of North Carolina Wilmington
March 18, 2024

Campus Visit: University of North Carolina Wilmington

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , Community Service , Countries , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Partner Feature , University of North Carolina Wilmington

This February, Global UGRAD Program Officer Jordan Ferrick had the pleasure of visiting the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) in Wilmington, North Carolina. Throughout the visit she explored UNCW’s campus and engaged with the welcoming and accommodating staff who support the Global UGRAD students. UNCW is a public research institution known for its coastal location and vibrant campus life. …

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First Impressions and New Experiences
February 16, 2024

First Impressions and New Experiences

Academic Exchange , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Kansas State University , Presbyterian College , University of Arkansas , Xavier University of Louisiana

As the spring semester unfolds, World Learning is thrilled to welcome a diverse cohort of Global UGRAD students to campuses across the country. Each semester, Global UGRADs from all corners of the globe embark on a transformative journey to pursue their academic aspirations in the United States. For many Global UGRADs, the first impressions of their host university and community …

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Global UGRAD Bucket Lists
February 16, 2024

Global UGRAD Bucket Lists

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Cambodia , Experiencing America , Kansas State University , Presbyterian College , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , University of Arkansas , Vanuatu , Vietnam , Zimbabwe

One month into their exchange program, Global UGRAD participants are hard at work setting ambitious goals to make the most of their semester. Now that they have familiarized themselves with campus and settled into life in the United States, they have begun to think about the events, activities, or objectives they hope to accomplish before they depart in May. As …

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Alumni Spotlight: Mozambique
February 16, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Mozambique

Academic Exchange , Academics , Africa , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Career , Community Service , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Mozambique , Professional Development , Southern Oregon University , Sub-Saharan Africa , Utah Tech University

In this month’s alumni spotlight, World Learning is thrilled to highlight the remarkable efforts of three Global UGRAD alumni from Mozambique who are joining forces to establish an organization dedicated to promoting climate literacy within their homeland. Xana Maunze, a Global UGRAD participant from the 2017-2018 cohort who studied at Fairleigh Dickinson University, embarked on her journey toward sustainability during …

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Host Partner Feature: Boise State University
February 16, 2024

Host Partner Feature: Boise State University

Algeria , american connections , American Host Institutions , Boise State , Central Asia , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Kyrgyzstan , Kyrgyzstan , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , Morocco , Nicaragua , Partner Feature , Uzbekistan

This month, World Learning is excited to highlight long-time host partner Boise State University. Boise State hosted three Global UGRAD students in the Fall 2023 semester and is home to three more UGRADs this spring. Tim Randall, Coordinator for International Student Services, shared with World Learning how Boise State supports international students and helps Global UGRAD students find meaningful connections in …

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Experiencing U.S. Academics
October 19, 2023

Experiencing U.S. Academics

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , Bemidji State University , Malaysia , Professional Development , University of Nothern Iowa

Global UGRAD students bring diverse perspectives to U.S. campuses. From over 60 countries around the world, they provide different ideas and experiences that enrich the classroom environment and foster global understanding. While studying in another country is a thrilling adventure, it also comes with a set of challenges such as language barriers, cultural adjustments, and adapting to a new education …

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