Protected: Community Service Highlights
Albania , Community Service , Florida Gulf Coast University , Guatemala , Kansas State University , Maryville College , Vietnam
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Albania , Community Service , Florida Gulf Coast University , Guatemala , Kansas State University , Maryville College , Vietnam
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
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 …
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. …
Albania , Alumni , Costa Rica , Guatemala , Indonesia
One of our favorite sayings is “Once a UGRAD, always a UGRAD.” Even when the U.S. portion of the Global UGRAD experience is over, alumni are always a part of this big and talented family. The lessons learned and knowledge gained during the exchange live on as alumni share their stories and dedicate efforts to shine brightly in their home …
Albania , American Host Institutions , Armenia , Central Asia , Emporia State University , Eurasia , Kazakhstan , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of Maine
Now about halfway into their program, our Global UGRADs from Europe and Central Asia have had many opportunities to engage with their host communities. Their experiences have helped them gain insight into American life and build connections between their host communities and their communities back home. Check out some of their favorite experiences below! Dilnaz Imeramzayeva, Kazakhstan, SUNY – Plattsburgh: On …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Albania , Alumni , Belarus , Burma , California State University - Bakersfield , California State University-Bakersfield , Career , Castleton University , Central Asia , Dominican Republic , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Honduras , Keuka College , Latin America and the Caribbean , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Mongolia , Murray State University , Nepal , North Central College , North Dakota State University , Panama , Paraguay , Philippines , Professional Development , Russia , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , Tajikistan , University of Alabama , University of Arkansas , University of Houston-Victoria , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay , Uzbekistan , Venezuala
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Global UGRAD students reflected on women from all backgrounds and walks of life who have inspired them to pursue their dreams. Maureen Tejeda, Dominican Republic, University Houston-Victoria: The woman who has inspired me to continue pursuing my dreams is the best known as “RBG”, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of …
Albania , Alumni , Career , Eurasia
Once a UGRAD, always a UGRAD! On 20th of October, Albanian Global UGRAD alumni organized a meet-up. Although we have been talking with each other constantly, it was the first time that all of us, two generations (2016-17, 2017-18) of Global UGRADs in Albania, came together to share our own experiences in the U.S. We found many similarities in our …
Albania , American University , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Grand Valley State University , India , Jordan , Malaysia , Middle East and North Africa , Mozambique , South Asia , St. Catherine University , Sub-Saharan Africa , University of the Incarnate Word
Community service is an integral part of the Global UGRAD experience. Beyond being a program requirement, Global UGRAD participants embrace civic engagement as one of the most valuable, enjoyable, and rewarding parts of their semester in the U.S. As the spring semester students gear up to begin their own service activities, we would like to highlight the outstanding volunteer work …
Albania , Community Service , Eurasia
When I first came to the University of The Incarnate Word (UIW) in San Antonio, I had the perception that it would be hard to find a good place to do my community service, because this is a pretty big city, and I didn’t know how to move around. To my surprise, finding the perfect place to volunteer was easier …
Albania , Alumni , American University , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Burma , Carroll College , Central Asia , Chatham University , Costa Rica , East Asia and the Pacific , East Tennessee State University , Egypt , Eurasia , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Haiti , India , Juniata College , Kansas State University , Kent State University , Kenya , Kyrgyzstan , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lewis-Clark State College , Lincoln University , Macedonia , Maryville College , Middle East and North Africa , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Nepal , North Dakota State University , Palestinian Territories , Paraguay , Philippines , Presbyterian College , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , Tajikistan , University of Minnesota Twin Cities , University of Missouri , University of New Hampshire , University of Wyoming , Utica College , Vietnam
One of our favorite sayings is “Once a UGRAD, always a UGRAD”. Even when the U.S. portion of the Global UGRAD experience is over, alumni are always a part of this big and talented family of impact. The lessons learned and knowledge gained during the exchange live on as alumni share their stories and dedicate efforts to shine brightly in …