Academic Exchange , Academics , Experiencing America , Indiana State University , Kyrgyzstan
I arrived in Boston at 4 am on March 28th, and started my day at 5 am – it was very cold. However, I was very lucky to catch an amazing time of day at the Port of Boston. I met a beautiful sunrise and witnessed how people in Boston start their weekday. Some people were running despite the cold …
american connections , Community Service , Dominican Republic , Emporia State University , Experiencing America , Indiana State University , Malawi , Presbyterian College , Russia , Saginaw Valley State University , Thailand , University of Utah , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay , Uzbekistan
Each spring, we ask current Global UGRAD participants to share photos of their experiences in the U.S. through a photo contest. This year, we asked students to submit photos in five categories: Community Service, American Experiences, Sharing Your Culture, School Spirit, and Travel & Leisure. See below the winner(s) for each category. Best Community Service Jyoti Karki from Nepal studying …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , american connections , American Host Institutions , Bahrain , Burma , Career , East Asia and the Pacific , East Tennessee State University , East Tennessee State University , Experiencing America , Latin America and the Caribbean , Middle East and North Africa , Nicaragua , Professional Development , University of Missouri , University of Southern Indiana
Moe Maung Maung, Burma, East Tennessee State University: One of my goals for applying to the Global UGRAD Program was that I wanted to re-start something I stopped doing – drawing. Due to some conditions, I had put aside drawing for many days, months, and years. However, I have been drawing again for one and a half months at ETSU. …
Academic Exchange , Alumni , Bosnia and Herzegovina , Experiencing America , Kansas State University
A few days ago I went to a rodeo, a sport in which modern-day cowboys showcase their skills. The thing that immediately caught my attention was the organization, the very thing that comes to mind to many people in the Balkans when someone mentions America and the West in general. For example, after a cowboy falls from the horse, two …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Experiencing America , Georgia College and State University , Israel , Mauritania , Middle East and North Africa , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , Sub-Saharan Africa
February 21st marked International Mother Language Day. In celebration of the diversity of languages, two Global UGRAD participants share their passion for learning and speaking multiple languages. Their interest in the study of language has propelled them to continue learning new words, cultures, and ways of thinking about the world around them. We hope you will enjoy reading their perspectives …
Academic Exchange , Alumni , american connections , Experiencing America , Middle East and North Africa , Palestinian Territories , University of Arkansas
An exchange semester is a dream for many and it’s for that reason I was the happiest because I was living all my fantasies. Though with each new experience, I had a lesson in life. Without further ado, here’re what a semester in the U.S. has taught me: I May Not Understand Something, but I Learned to Accept Just because …
Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , Career , Chatham University , East Asia and the Pacific , Experiencing America , Israel , Malaysia , Professional Development , Southern Illinois University Edwardsville , University of Arkansas , Venezuala
World Learning asked our Global UGRADs to describe their first impressions of their host campuses. Check out what they said about their ‘homes’ for this semester! Adina Joseph, Malaysia, Chatham University: My first impression of my campus was if I was in a Narnia or Harry Potter world setting. Chatham University is so beautiful it almost does not feel real. …
Academic Exchange , Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , Bakersfield , California State University , Central Asia , China , Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , Emporia State University , Experiencing America , Laos , Tajikistan , University of Arkansas
Zihan Xu, China, Emporia State University: The year of the pig in the lunar calendar has just come. This is my first time spending the Spring Festival away from family and friends. The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese people. This is when families reunite to enjoy meals and conversations. No matter how far people are from their …
Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , american connections , American Host Institutions , Career , Diversity and Inclusion , Experiencing America , India , Professional Development , South Asia , University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Studying in the U.S. as a Global UGRAD student has not only had an impact on my academic skills, but it has also expanded my career scope, perspectives, and increased my awareness. I enjoyed every single aspect of the program starting from community service to living with an American roommate. Even though it wouldn’t be accurate to call any country …
Academics , Emporia State University , Experiencing America , Mauritania , Nicaragua , Troy University
February is Black History Month – a time set aside to collect, preserve, and celebrate the accomplishments of black Americans across all fields. This month we are pleased to share reflections from two Global UGRAD participants on African American history. Madeline Hernandez, Nicaragua, Emporia State University: On January 21st in Emporia, Kansas, many students, including me, commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. …