Month: November 2020

Michael Ncube on Finding Inspiration
November 12, 2020

Michael Ncube on Finding Inspiration

Academic Exchange , Academics , Africa , Alumni , Georgia College and State University , Sub-Saharan Africa , Zimbabwe

I have been humbled and blessed to have been selected for the Global UGRAD scholarship program which sent three finalists from Zimbabwe to study in the United States of America for a semester during the 2019-2020 academic year. This experience was an eye opener to how brilliantly the United States of America functions and the capacity to which resources are …

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Global UGRAD Website Redesign
November 12, 2020

Global UGRAD Website Redesign

Academic Exchange , Alumni

This year, the Global UGRAD interactive website was redesigned with updated information and stories to give a better glimpse of the program’s goals and impact. Since 2008, World Learning has worked with over 2,500 college students and facilitated their exchange in the United States. Through our “Alumni Voices” and “Global UGRADs in the News” sections, you’ll be able to read …

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International Education Week 2020: November 16-20
November 12, 2020

International Education Week 2020: November 16-20

Academic Exchange , Professional Development

Each year, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education work together to present a variety of events, information sessions, and panels for International Education Week (IEW). This joint effort works to celebrate the importance and impact of international education and exchanges around the world. This year, events will be held via numerous platforms between November 16-20. …

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Partner Feature: University of Missouri, Columbia
November 12, 2020

Partner Feature: University of Missouri, Columbia

Academics , american connections , American Host Institutions , University of Missouri

As we did last month, we are happy to once again feature one of the 50+ universities that host Global UGRAD students during their time in the United States.  Jillian Collins, the Director of sponsored student programs at the University of Missouri, Columbia, shares some of the ways Mizzou promotes international connections on campus. You can find out more about …

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From Where I Stand: November 2020 Edition
November 12, 2020

From Where I Stand: November 2020 Edition

Alumni , Carroll College , University of Houston-Victoria , Wayne State University

Roshni Nagrani Lalwani, Panama, Carroll College, Global UGRAD 2016-17 Before getting into UGRAD, back then I was just a student focused on grades and studies with no thought of participating in extracurricular activities. Since the completion of UGRAD, I realized how important is to participate into activities that are organized at the university. With this mindset, in 2017 I was …

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Virtual ELT Responses: Indigenous Peoples Around the World
November 12, 2020

Virtual ELT Responses: Indigenous Peoples Around the World

El Salvador , Malawi , South Korea

November is Native American Heritage Month, in which we honor the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions of indigenous peoples in the United States. After reading about Native American history in their course, our Virtual English Language Training (ELT) students told us about indigenous peoples in their home countries. We’ve featured some of their responses below. Gilbert Kandaya, Malawi One of …

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