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 …
Albania , Armenia , Emporia State University , End of Program Worshop , Honduras , Kyrgyzstan , Malaysia , Northern Michigan University , Philippines , Portland State University , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of Missouri , University of Northern Iowa , University of the Incarnate Word , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
In the weeks leading up to this fall’s End of Program Workshop, Global UGRAD participants submitted photos to the UGRAD Photo Contest that culminated at the workshop in Washington, D.C. Participants could submit one photo for each of the following five categories: American Experiences, Fall Fun, Sharing Culture, School Spirit, and Community Service. Submissions had to be photos participants had …
Alumni , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , The U.S. Perspective
World Learning successfully hosted the Spring 2023 Global UGRAD End of Program Workshop from April 4 to 7 in Washington, D.C. For many Global UGRAD participants, this event is one of the highlights of their time in the Global UGRAD Program. The first day of the workshop was primarily occupied by students arriving in Washington, D.C. from their host universities …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Guatemala , Haiti , Indonesia , Iowa Wesleyan University , Kansas State University , Laos , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Missouri State University , Niger , Niger , Philippines , St. Cloud State University , Tajikistan , Troy University , University of Central Missouri , University of Wyoming , Uzbekistan
During last month’s End of Program Workshop, the winning images of the Global UGRAD photo contest were featured during the final dinner celebration. The World Learning team received an overwhelming number of photos from participants this semester, and as is tradition, the team selected a few favorites! – Hali Abdoulaye Aboubacar (Niger, Minnesota State University Mankato) roasting marshmallows with friends. – …
For many Global UGRAD alumni, the End of Program Workshop hosted in Washington, DC is one of the highlights of their Global UGRAD program. For the first time in three years, World Learning was able to host the workshop in person! Students arrived in Washington, DC on November 12 and began with a dinner featuring two student speakers, Lucy Khama Kalindekafe …
East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , South Asia , Sub-Saharan Africa
Each year, it’s always an exciting and bittersweet time when we welcome the academic semester Global UGRAD participants to Washington, DC for our End of Program Workshop (for social media fans, #EoPinDC). This fall, from November 19th-22nd, 114 participants converged on our nation’s capital for three unforgettable days of learning, leadership, and camaraderie – and a whole lot of fun along …
Eurasia , Serbia , The U.S. Perspective , Wright State University
The American Global UGRAD Participant by Courtney Cummings Courtney joined the Global UGRAD End of Program Workshop to assist with the needs of Milica Knevic, a participant from Serbia who uses a wheelchair and currently atttends Wright State University. The following article is Courtney’s reflection of her time with the Global UGRAD students. I met Milica through work. I was/am …
I love Thanksgiving. Although every new day brings us reasons to celebrate, in the U.S., the fourth Thursday of November is specially marked to reflect on all the things that make life so good. What are you thankful for, Global UGRAD? Here are some ideas to get you started: Earning an “A” on an exam that you didn’t have time to …