Alumni Spotlight: Nepal

Alumni Spotlight: Nepal

My name is Hitendra Jha, and I am from Nepal. I am a proud alum of the Global UGRAD Program, having studied in the United States during the fall 2022 semester. My journey as an exchange student at West Virginia University (WVU) was a turning point in my academic and personal life. I’ve always been an “outdoors” person; I’m passionate …

Host Feature: Central Methodist University

Host Feature: Central Methodist University

Central Methodist University (CMU) hosted 10 Global UGRAD students across the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters. Dong Han, international admissions officer, kindly took the time to answer questions about UGRAD’s impact and life on the Fayette, Missouri campus. How have Global UGRADs impacted your campus and local community? The impact of Global UGRAD students on CMU and the surrounding …

Alumni Spotlight: Cambodia

Alumni Spotlight: Cambodia

This month we’re proud to spotlight four Cambodian alumni who participated in the Global UGRAD Program in Fall 2023. In just over a year since returning home, they have made remarkable progress toward their goals, stepping up as mentors and leaders in their communities. It’s inspiring to see how their exchange experience continues to shape their journey and create lasting …

Alumni Advice

Alumni Advice

The Global UGRAD family is vast, comprising over 3,000 alumni. We asked a few recent alums about tips they would share with new UGRAD students. Who better to share advice on navigating this experience than those who just participated in the program? Durdonakhon Odilova | Uzbekistan | Georgia College & State University | Fall 2023 “Get out of your dorm! …

Alumni Voices

Alumni Voices

Upon returning home, Global UGRAD alumni embark on remarkable journeys, achieving academic excellence, personal growth, and professional milestones that inspire and impress. Below, three recent alumni shared updates with us about their post-UGRAD activities. Abdulaziz Isomov | Uzbekistan | San Francisco State University | Spring 2023 “Over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2024, I was in New York City for 20 …