Alumni , Experiencing America , PNG , West Virginia University
Vernon Gawi from Papua New Guinea attended West Virginia University during the spring 2023 semester. Prior to the conclusion of his program, he shared the following reflection on some of his experiences in the United States. These include the trip to Washington, DC for the Global UGRAD Workshop as well as cultural experiences garnered while traveling during school breaks. Global UGRAD …
Chatham University , Experiencing America , Murray State University , Niger , Russia , Troy University , Ukraine , University of Maine , University of Mississippi , Venezuala , Vietnam
Experiencing the United States and American culture through travel is an essential part of the Global UGRAD program. During the semester, World Learning has heard many stories of the incredible experiences Global UGRAD participants have had around the U.S. Below are some highlights of the culturally-enriching places the spring 2023 Global UGRADs have traveled to! “Hello everyone! I am …
Academic Exchange , Experiencing America , Kansas State University , Niger , San Francisco State University , The U.S. Perspective , Troy University , Uzbekistan
As we approach the mid-point of the semester, Global UGRADs across the United States have become acquainted with their new homes and settled into campus life. Now comfortable at their host universities, many have set off to explore their local communities. Global UGRADs are discovering every part of the United States; from Maine to Georgia, New Hampshire to California, their …
Experiencing America , Kansas State University , University of Alabama , Utah Tech University , West Virginia University
At this point in the semester, Global UGRADs from around the world have settled into their new homes in the United States. With the stress of relocating to a new country now behind them, most are now looking to the months ahead and have a great deal to look forward to. Here are a few examples of what they have …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Career , Castleton University , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Haiti , Kosovo , Latin America and the Caribbean , Professional Development
My name is Sofije Zenuni and I am from Kosovo. I studied international business at Iliria College in Kosovo and I graduated in June 2020. I’m lucky to call myself an alumna of Global UGRAD 2020 at Castleton University in Castleton, Vermont. When I first applied for this scholarship, I had no doubt that there were better candidates who deserved …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , american connections , Bakersfield , Career , East Asia and the Pacific , Professional Development , Thailand
When I first arrived at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), it was my very first time in the U.S. I completely appreciated my life in the States. There were a lot of beautiful places and, importantly, wonderful people. This inspired me and I had told myself that I would come back someday! When I returned to my home university, I applied …
Algeria , Experiencing America , Middle East and North Africa , Wright State University
After a long semester of hard work, involvement in different student activities, and maybe a bit of partying, I was very excited for the upcoming winter break. Having already visited nearby Chicago and even New York City, I could not wait to explore the west coast of the United States. I began planning to visit three major cities, including San …
Alumni , Lebanon , Middle East and North Africa , North Dakota State University
June 13, 2016 was as surreal a day as any could get. On that day, I was informed that I’d be placed in Fargo, North Dakota for five whole months. North Dakota? The 4th least populated state in the U.S.? Frigid North Dakota? The only time I had heard about Fargo was through the 1996 movie of the same name …