Our host institution partners are an integral part of the success of the Global UGRAD Program – without their support and collaboration, the program simply could not happen. World Learning is currently seeking four-year institutions of higher education to host another dynamic cohort of international students from over 60 countries for one semester during the spring 2022 semester. The application …
Algeria , Indonesia , Kyrgyzstan , Niger , Paraguay
To kickstart 2021, Global UGRAD students participated in a New Year’s resolutions photo contest! In the United States, it is common practice for individuals to reflect on the prior year and to make resolutions for the year ahead. For this contest, students submitted a picture along with a brief caption to share some of their goals for 2021. Check out …
Academic Exchange , American Host Institutions , Missouri State University , Thailand
We are proud to feature our host institution partner, Missouri State University (MSU). Julia Baer is MSU’s International Services Coordinator and works directly with their international sponsored student population on campus, including Global UGRAD participants. Here, Julia shares more about the international student experience. What does your orientation for international students involve? Our International Student Orientation is an amazing experience …
Alumni , Latin America and the Caribbean , Nicaragua , Old Dominion University
In this highly uncertain time, I am encouraging myself to become more resilient. Journaling has helped me accomplish this goal, which is what got me to write this article. As it turns out, if you give yourself the chance to listen and embrace your thoughts (as irrelevant as they seem to be), you can get to know yourself a little …
Proposals are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State’s Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF)! The AEIF project competition supports Department of State alumni initiatives that promote shared values and innovative solutions to global challenges. You can learn more about AEIF and past winners, including our very own Global UGRAD alumni, by visiting their website here. For more information, please visit …