Yaman Khtoom, Jordan, Kent State University All of my goals are set in accordance to this quote: “Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.” – Brian Tracy My goals are to constantly keep talking to people …
Attakorn Wannawet, Minnesota State University-Mankato, Minnesota “I really enjoyed the moment a cashier or any staff in a supermarket or a department store started a friendly conversation with me. He/she would always ask me, “Is there anything I can help you with?” or “What are you looking for, sir?” These friendly questions make me feel cozy. When I reach a …
Sathabora Mana Kheang, Global UGRAD 2011-2012, Minnesota State University – Mankato When I was placed at the Minnesota State University Mankato, my friends asked why I chose one of the coldest places in the United States for my exchange program. I answered, “I do not know, maybe it is for the best.” It was indeed for the best. The Global …
Abhishek Patel, 2014-15 NESA UGRAD, Humboldt State University May 18th, 2015. This was a day when I put my feet on my soil after more than nine months away. I came back to India with a great experience, great confidence, great will power, and optimistic views. I was better than yesterday. Surely, there was a great change in me. Now, …
Many Global UGRAD students have had the opportunity to cheer for some of the best college basketball teams in the country. Now it’s time for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Basketball Tournament, commonly known as March Madness! This year’s tournament is shaping up to be an exciting ‘big dance’ given that there have been no clear favorites for Number 1 in …
On March 3rd, Amy Fisher Bruey headed to Capitol Hill armed with tales of Global UGRAD Program successes to advocate for U.S. Department of State-sponsored exchange programs. This is a yearly advocacy day organized by the Alliance for International Exchange. It was an exciting day meeting with legislators from both the House of Representatives and the Senate about the value Department …
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Bunmean from Cambodia is always looking for ways to share her culture with her peers in the US. Last month, she had the opportunity to do just that with the help of some chefs! In early February, the International Student adviser at Western Washington University asked international students if they wanted to volunteer to work with the campus chef to participate in Global …
Alumni updates don’t always have to be serious! Malaysian Global UGRAD alumni Hong Khai Loh (2013 – 2014, University of Wyoming) and Shi Hao Wong (2014 – 2015, University of Mississippi) recently campaigned to take part in the Redbull Challenge. The Redbull Challenge consists of 50 teams from 165 countries being given a challenge of traveling across Europe using only Redbull …
From animal shelters to soup kitchens to after-school tutoring, the ways in which Global UGRAD participants volunteer their time are numerous! Click each photo to read more about how two students chose to complete their community service hours volunteering with refugees, and the impact it has made in their own lives. “What You Can Do Today…” Zuhra, Turkmenistan, University of Memphis “My Alternative Spring Break” Dmytrii, Ukraine, Grand …