Tag: Cultural Exchange

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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What’s in Your Bag?
January 16, 2024

What’s in Your Bag?

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Cambodia , Emporia State University , Kansas State University , Kenya , North Central College , Philippines , Ukraine , Western Kentucky University

As snow descends on much of the United States, the majority of the spring 2024 Global UGRAD students are busy unpacking their bags and settling into campus life for the semester, while others are finishing penultimate preparations in their home countries before their departure later this month. Equally important to all the new experiences each student will have in the …

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Advice from Alumni
January 16, 2024

Advice from Alumni

Alumni , Dominican Republic , Honduras , Mercyhurst University , Morocco , Northern  Michigan University , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of Alabama , University of St. Thomas , Vietnam , Zimbabwe

The new year ushers in the arrival of new Global UGRAD participants for the spring semester. Participants consider so many important things as they begin their program, from scheduling classes to budgeting money to managing time. Who better to share advice on navigating this transition than Global UGRAD alumni? Minh Thu Nguyen | Vietnam | Northern Michigan University | Fall …

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End of Program Workshop: Fall 2023
December 12, 2023

End of Program Workshop: Fall 2023

End of Program Worshop , Experiencing America , Professional Development

World Learning hosted the fall 2023 Global UGRAD End of Program Workshop from November 8 to 11 in Washington, D.C. The event saw 145 Global UGRAD students from 51 countries participate in an event that is not only the highlight of the semester but also a uniquely UGRAD experience. Workshop sessions began on Thursday, November 9. Following insightful opening remarks …

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Cultural Enrichment Allowances
December 12, 2023

Cultural Enrichment Allowances

Augustana University , Experiencing America , Honduras , Kazakhstan , Malaysia , Montenegro , St. Cloud State University , Thailand , University of Central Missouri , University of Maine , West Liberty University

Global UGRAD continues to enrich students’ understanding of American culture. Thanks to the cultural enrichment allowance they receive, students can engage first-hand in authentic U.S. cultural experiences. Perhaps no one puts it better than the students themselves! Natthanitcha Khemnapak | Thailand | West Liberty University “I have always been and always will be a big Harry Potter fan. So, I …

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Alumni Spotlight: Thailand
December 12, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Thailand

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Keuka College , Maryville College , Professional Development , Thailand

This month we feature two alumni from Thailand who had different UGRAD semesters. Pharinya Auttho (James) | Fall 2019 | Keuka College My name is Pharinya and I go by “James”. I was a UGRADer back in the fall of 2019 at Keuka College, New York. My major there was Political Science and History, and I took classes in International Relations …

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Community Service Spotlight: Fall 2023
November 28, 2023

Community Service Spotlight: Fall 2023

American Host Institutions , Bridgewater State University , Central Asia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Egypt , Emporia State University , Experiencing America , Honduras , India , Kyrgyzstan , Kyrgyzstan , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , New England College , Philippines , South Asia , SUNY Plattsburgh , The U.S. Perspective , Towson University , Towson University , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay , Zimbabwe

Each semester, Global UGRAD students across the United States complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service to fulfill their Global UGRAD program requirement. This fall, students embraced the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their host communities by doing everything from volunteering at local charitable organizations to cleaning up local parks and gardens. Below are highlights from some of …

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Current Student Spotlight: El Salvador & Albania
November 28, 2023

Current Student Spotlight: El Salvador & Albania

Albania , El Salvador , University of Nothern Iowa , Vermont State University - Castleton

The Global UGRAD program opens doors for participants to pursue passions and causes important to them. This semester, two UGRADs have shared their personal experiences and represented their home countries in unique ways. Whether it is speaking at a fundraising event or co-starting a blog featuring international students, these students have taken advantage of opportunities during their Global UGRAD programs. …

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Fall Fun
November 28, 2023

Fall Fun

Academic Exchange , Alumni , american connections , Cambodia , Diversity and Inclusion , Emporia State University , Experiencing America , Grand Valley State University , Philippines , University of Nothern Iowa , Venezuela

As summer bids adieu and the vibrant colors of fall paint the landscape, there’s an undeniable magic that sweeps across the United States. For Global UGRADs, this season brings forth a variety of experiences unlike any other. The crisp air, the rustling leaves, and the pumpkin-spiced everything create an unforgettable immersion into the cultural richness of autumn in the United …

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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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