Tag: Academics

Host Partner Feature: University of Montevallo
December 16, 2022

Host Partner Feature: University of Montevallo

Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , Experiencing America , University of Montevallo

This month, World Learning is proud to feature the University of Montevallo. Dr. Eric Ford Travis, PhD, serves as the Assistant Professor of Management in the Michael E. Stephens College of Business and Coordinator of NSE, International Affairs and International Education. He shared some insights into the international student experience on campus.   How long have you been working at University of …

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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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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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Local Adventures
October 13, 2022

Local Adventures

Alumni , Boise State , Costa Rica , East Timor , Egypt , Kansas State University , Kyrgyzstan , Missouri State University , Paraguay , Saudi Arabia , SUNY Plattsburgh , Western Kentucky University , Xavier University

Many Global UGRAD students are planning trips for fall break, but this week we asked them to share about anything they’ve done locally, from walking around campus to heading out into the local community to learn more about where they are living this semester. Below, you can hear from them in their own words about their local adventures. Hi everyone! …

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Alumni Spotlight: Zimbabwe
September 13, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Zimbabwe

Academic Exchange , Academics , Africa , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Career , Community Service , Experiencing America , Professional Development , Sub-Saharan Africa , University of Montevallo , Zimbabwe

Hi all, I’m Leonard Mushunje, a Fall 2021 Global UGRAD student from Zimbabwe. I recently graduated from Midlands State University with a distinction in Mathematics and Statistics. When I was selected as a Global UGRAD finalist and was placed at the University of Montevallo in Alabama, I had mixed feelings. On reflection, being a Global UGRAD student was one of …

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Alumni Update: Zimbabwe
April 13, 2022

Alumni Update: Zimbabwe

Academic Exchange , Academics , Africa , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Experiencing America , Georgia College and State University , Professional Development , Sub-Saharan Africa , Zimbabwe

Hello, this is Michael Mbulelo Ncube from Zimbabwe. I was a Global UGRAD student in the fall of 2019, and I studied at Georgia College and State University. Ever since I got back home, I’ve hit the ground running. From my time in the U.S., I was incredibly inspired by the infrastructural development of the U.S. public education system, particularly …

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Study Tips from Global UGRAD Students
March 14, 2022

Study Tips from Global UGRAD Students

Burma , Cambodia , Castleton University , Keuka College , Malaysia , Panama , West Virginia University

Midterm exams are around the corner, and, for some students, this can be a very stressful time of the semester. There is an endless number of resources available online and on campuses to help reduce test anxiety. Here, our Global UGRAD students offer some study tips and tricks. “I do have two study tips: always listen and take notes during …

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Global UGRAD Student Spotlight: Virgilio Roi Adaptar
February 15, 2022

Global UGRAD Student Spotlight: Virgilio Roi Adaptar

Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , McNeese State University , Philippines

World Learning is proud to spotlight Virgilio Roi Adaptar in this month’s edition of the Global Gazette. Virgilio is a 2020-2021 Global UGRAD participant from the Philippines who studied at McNeese State University and was recently the subject of a feature article on his host university’s website. Please check out the article here to read more about Virgilio’s experiences living and studying …

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