Category: Armenia

End of Program: Photo Contest Winners
December 12, 2023

End of Program: Photo Contest Winners

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 …

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What Global UGRADs Are Bringing to the U.S.
August 25, 2023

What Global UGRADs Are Bringing to the U.S.

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Armenia , Brunei , Montenegro , New England College , Palestinian Territories , University of Central Missouri , University of the Incarnate Word , Wayne State University

By now, more than half of the students have moved into their dorms while the rest are eagerly sorting their items and packing their luggage in preparation for the journey to the United States. Though they have limited space in their suitcases, Global UGRADs always make room for items that are meaningful to them. They may bring things that serve …

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Arriving on Campus
August 18, 2021

Arriving on Campus

Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Armenia , Asia , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Kazakhstan , Kent State University , Latin America and the Caribbean , Old Dominion University , Panama , Paraguay , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , SUNY Plattsburgh , University of Southern Indiana , Vietnam

This August, the Global UGRAD 2020-2021 cohort was very busy making their long-awaited trips to their U.S. host universities! We are so excited to welcome all of the Global UGRADs to the United States and look forward to watching the positive impact they make on their local and university communities. In anticipation of arrivals, we asked the Global UGRADs about …

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February Social Media Challenge: #MyIdentity
March 10, 2021

February Social Media Challenge: #MyIdentity

Armenia , Costa Rica , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Latin America and the Caribbean , Mauritania , Nicaragua , Sub-Saharan Africa , Thailand

Continuing with our monthly social media challenges, we recently asked the incoming Global UGRADs to share with us a little about themselves in the #MyIdentity challenge. We’ve spotlighted a few entries below so that you can learn more about who our Global UGRADs are and where they come from, too! The world is full of colors and hues that every …

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Experiencing America: Cross-Cultural Perspectives
October 11, 2019

Experiencing America: Cross-Cultural Perspectives

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 …

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From Where I Stand 2019 Part II | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project
April 12, 2019

From Where I Stand 2019 Part II | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project

Alumni , Armenia , Cambodia , Career , Central Asia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Endicott College , Eurasia , Fairleigh Dickinson University , Honduras , Jordan , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Latin America and the Caribbean , Lebanon , Mauritania , Middle East and North Africa , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Morocco , Murray State University , Nazareth College , Old Dominion University , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , Sub-Saharan Africa , Tennessee Technical University , University of Connecticut , University of Tennessee Knoxville , University of Utah , Vietnam , West Liberty University , Western Kentucky University

Last month, we published Part I of our 2019 From Where I Stand series, the Global UGRAD photo project that creatively shows what our alumni have accomplished since returning home. If you did not have a chance to read last month’s installment, you can find it here. We are thrilled to share even more stories of volunteerism, academics, and growth with you this month. …

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From Where I Stand 2019 Part I | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project
March 12, 2019

From Where I Stand 2019 Part I | The Global UGRAD Photojournalism Project

Academic Exchange , Alumni , American University , Armenia , California State University - San Marcos , Cambodia , Career , Carroll College , Community Service , Emporia State University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Honduras , Jordan , Kansas State University , Kent State University , Kenya , Malaysia , Morocco , Mozambique , Northern  Michigan University , Professional Development , University of Maine , University of Missouri , University of Nevada, Reno , University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire , Uzbekistan , Vietnam , West Virginia University

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 …

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From Where I Stand Part II – the Global UGRAD photojournalism project
October 10, 2017

From Where I Stand Part II – the Global UGRAD photojournalism project

Alumni , Armenia , Azerbaijan , Bangladesh , Castleton University , El Salvador , Eurasia , Guatemala , Haiti , Latin America and the Caribbean , Marymount University , Missouri State University , Murray State University , Northern  Michigan University , South Asia , University of Memphis , University of Wyoming , Wayne State University

Ani Khachatryan, Armenia, University of Memphis, Global UGRAD 2016-17 After spending four exciting months in the U.S., I went back to Armenia with valuable and unforgettable experiences and reunited with my friends and family. Since then I have finished a Data Science program and have received a professional certificate from Microsoft. Right now, I am in Boston, MA doing an awesome …

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