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Sports in the United States
March 18, 2024

Sports in the United States

Alumni , Cambodia , Florida Gulf Coast University , Guatemala , Kent State University , Kosovo , Philippines , San Francisco State University

Across the country Global UGRAD participants have been enjoying a wide range of sports activities, both on and off campus. For many, this is their first time watching or joining athletic activities typical of the United States. We asked students to describe their experiences, so read on to learn more! Mark Virgil Jamer | Philippines | Kent State University “This …

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Global UGRAD Bucket Lists
February 16, 2024

Global UGRAD Bucket Lists

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Cambodia , Experiencing America , Kansas State University , Presbyterian College , Professional Development , Saginaw Valley State University , University of Arkansas , Vanuatu , Vietnam , Zimbabwe

One month into their exchange program, Global UGRAD participants are hard at work setting ambitious goals to make the most of their semester. Now that they have familiarized themselves with campus and settled into life in the United States, they have begun to think about the events, activities, or objectives they hope to accomplish before they depart in May. As …

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What’s in Your Bag?
January 16, 2024

What’s in Your Bag?

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Cambodia , Emporia State University , Kansas State University , Kenya , North Central College , Philippines , Ukraine , Western Kentucky University

As snow descends on much of the United States, the majority of the spring 2024 Global UGRAD students are busy unpacking their bags and settling into campus life for the semester, while others are finishing penultimate preparations in their home countries before their departure later this month. Equally important to all the new experiences each student will have in the …

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Fall Fun
November 28, 2023

Fall Fun

Academic Exchange , Alumni , american connections , Cambodia , Diversity and Inclusion , Emporia State University , Experiencing America , Grand Valley State University , Philippines , University of Nothern Iowa , Venezuela

As summer bids adieu and the vibrant colors of fall paint the landscape, there’s an undeniable magic that sweeps across the United States. For Global UGRADs, this season brings forth a variety of experiences unlike any other. The crisp air, the rustling leaves, and the pumpkin-spiced everything create an unforgettable immersion into the cultural richness of autumn in the United …

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Student Spotlight: Cambodia
October 19, 2023

Student Spotlight: Cambodia

Alumni , Asia , Cambodia , Countries , Georgia College and State University , Grand Valley State University , The U.S. Perspective , University of Central Missouri , University of South Dakota , Wayne State University

Global UGRAD students are incredibly adaptable and curious. For the past two months, they have enthusiastically pursued the opportunities brought about by new environments, peers, languages, and experiences. Every so often, however, they find solace in a “home away from home.” Music, food, and people from students’ home countries offer a special type of comfort in a new setting. On …

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Campus Visits: Georgia College & State University and University of Mississippi
October 19, 2023

Campus Visits: Georgia College & State University and University of Mississippi

Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Asia , Cambodia , Central Asia , Community Service , Dominican Republic , East Asia and the Pacific , El Salvador , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Host Feature , Kenya , Laos , Latin America and the Caribbean , Malaysia , Mongolia , South Korea , University of Mississippi , Uzbekistan

Georgia College & State University This September, Global UGRAD Program Officer, Melanie Winters, had the opportunity to visit Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville, Georgia. During the visit, Melanie was able to engage with GCSU staff, gain valuable insights into the university’s processes and student experiences, and meet with the Global UGRAD participants studying there this fall semester: …

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Global UGRAD Bucket Lists
September 21, 2023

Global UGRAD Bucket Lists

Alumni , Cambodia , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Grand Valley State University , Philippines , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Long before they arrive in the United States, Global UGRAD students spend countless hours contemplating what they hope to experience during their exchange program. Now that all the fall 2023 UGRAD participants are settling into life at their host institutions, World Learning asked them to list the things they most hope to do or experience during their time here. What …

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Alumni Reflection: Cambodia
April 26, 2023

Alumni Reflection: Cambodia

Alumni , Cambodia , Presbyterian College

Chanreaksmey Sum was a Global UGRAD participant in the first cohort to arrive in the United States following the program hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She attended Presbyterian College during the Fall semester of 2021 and wrote an essay on her website about the seven stages of her experience while she was there. She’s happy to share her essay for …

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Community Service Spotlight: Fall 2022
November 22, 2022

Community Service Spotlight: Fall 2022

Academic Exchange , American Host Institutions , Asia , Cambodia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Egypt , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Florida Gulf Coast University , Georgia , Grand Valley State University , Middle East and North Africa , Millikin University , South Korea , SUNY Plattsburgh

As part of their program requirements, Global UGRADs complete at least 20 hours of community service. While at first, this might seem like another requirement to complete, this often ends up being the highlight and most meaningful part of the program for many of the participants. Below are several highlights from community service events that current UGRADs have completed so …

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In the Classroom
October 13, 2022

In the Classroom

Academics , American Host Institutions , Augustana University , Cambodia , East Tennessee State University , Emporia State University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Haiti , Laos , Malaysia , Missouri State University , Palestinian Territories

This fall, more than 150 Global UGRAD students are experiencing their first semester in American university classrooms. Whether it’s engaging in a new method of instruction, studying a new subject, or just learning in a new environment, UGRADs have been fully immersed in the academic component of their program. The emphasis on class discussion and participation is a big difference …

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