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November 19, 2021

International Education Week

Academic Exchange , Endicott College , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of Wyoming , Wayne State University

Across the United States last week (and for much of November!), campuses and organizations celebrated International Education Week (IEW) with a variety of events, workshops, and festivals designed to increase awareness about the benefits of cultural exchange and learning about different peoples, places, and practices. IEW is jointly sponsored each year by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. …

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My Second Family: How Friendship Families Impact Worldviews
March 12, 2020

My Second Family: How Friendship Families Impact Worldviews

Bemidji State University , Central Asia , Experiencing America , Kyrgyzstan

At many universities across the United States, Global UGRAD students have been able to participate in Friendship Family programs. Whether through group trips together or cooking traditional meals, these types of programs are a great opportunity for students to share their culture with Americans outside of campus and to learn about their community in unique ways. Continue reading to see …

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Fall 2019 Photo Contest Winners
January 13, 2020

Fall 2019 Photo Contest Winners

American Host Institutions , American University , Bennett College , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Latin America and the Caribbean , Malaysia , Middle East and North Africa , Moldova , Murray State University , Nicaragua , Palestinian Territories , South Korea , Tennessee Technical University , University of Mississippi

Check out the winners of the Global UGRAD Fall 2019 Photo Contest! This semester’s categories were: American Experiences, Community Service, Best School Spirit, Sharing Culture, and Best Halloween Costume. American Experiences Community Service Best School Spirit Sharing Culture Best Halloween Costume

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Global UGRAD Students Reflect on Thanksgiving
December 10, 2019

Global UGRAD Students Reflect on Thanksgiving

Cambodia , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Egypt , Experiencing America , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Middle East and North Africa , Nicaragua , Tajikistan , Tennessee Technical University , The U.S. Perspective , University of Houston-Victoria , University of Southern Indiana , University of Utah , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

This November, many of the Global UGRAD students had the opportunity to experience their first Thanksgiving. Below you can read some of their reflections about spending the day with friends, university staff, and their friendship families! This year instead of repeating Season 5 episode 1 from Friends “The One with All the Thanksgivings,” I had the opportunity to experience it …

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Spotlight on the Global UGRAD OPAL Course: Self-Care
May 13, 2019

Spotlight on the Global UGRAD OPAL Course: Self-Care

Academic Exchange , Academics , Experiencing America , OPAL

As the academic year is coming to a close, this semester’s Global UGRAD participants are diligently working on their final papers and exams. In order to manage moments of high stress and other challenges that accompany being away from home, it is important to know how to take care of yourself both physically and mentally. Through the program’s Online Professional …

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Experiencing America: Thanksgiving
December 12, 2018

Experiencing America: Thanksgiving

american connections , Experiencing America , Israel , Kyrgyzstan , Laos , St. Ambrose University , University of Southern Indiana , Wayne State University

This semester’s Global UGRAD students had the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with their host communities, gathering with other international students as well as with American families. Enjoy these reflections by the Global UGRAD participants on their Thanksgiving experiences! Souksavanh Vongthongchit, Laos, St. Ambrose University “Thanksgiving is a special U.S. holiday when American people take this time to show thanks for …

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