I would be the first to agree with the idea that the more you step out of your comfort zone, the more experiences you may accumulate. After a long week of hard work for the mid-term tests, I was excited to pack up and go to Kentucky to visit my friends in the U.S. whom I consider my third family! …
This past February, the University of Mississippi was once again in the national news. On February 17, the James Meredith statue, a civil rights marker of the first African American student at Ole Miss, was found defaced with a noose around its neck and draped with an old Georgia state flag, which has the Confederate symbol. Investigations soon began. The …
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia concluded on February 23rd, culminating in three weeks of international competition. The games were record setting in more ways than one: not only did an unprecedented 88 nations compete, but they also carried the highest price tag of any winter games to date – over $51 billion in total.
What would you do if you learned that someone you know is in trouble and you are miles away? Would you still be concerned? Would you still help? My answer is yes! When you want to help someone you do not think twice about reaching out, and the distance does not matter. The spark of volunteerism in you will push …
The Mid-Year Workshop in Washington, DC brought together 47 Global UGRAD students from Serbia and Montenegro. This three-day conference focused on students’ academic, professional, and leadership skills with an emphasis on networking, teambuilding, and action planning. During the workshop, the students visited a number of international and U.S. organizations working in their respective fields of study – the U.S. Department …
Nicaraguan UGRAD Maria Lourdes Zapata Miranda has been very busy traveling this year. Using her cultural enrichment allowance has allowed this Murray State University student to take full advantage of the diverse and rich culture that the United States has to offer. Below, a collection of photos and quotes from her travels so far. Click on each state for …
Jacqueline Choo, a UGRAD at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, shares her story about the people who have advised and supported her throughout her U.S. exchange program. Being in a foreign country alone is tough. However, with the right attitude and guidance, everything can seem so much better. I am glad that throughout my stay in Minnesota, I have met …
Global UGRAD Serbia and Montenegro students at Tennessee Tech University, Mihajlo Novakovic (Serbia) and Mladen Rakonjac (Montenegro), created a video memento of their winter break adventures with fellow UGRADers. Mihajlo shares the inspiration behind this project: The idea for the video was born once we realized that we had more than 13,000 photos on my camera and Mladen’s tablet. We …
El Salvador (2012-13) We are excited to announce that Henry Martinez recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from the ESEN University! Congratulations, Henry! Malaysia (2008-09) Kai Shen Tang spent three months as a community liaison leader on Perhentian Island in Malaysia. His job was to teach both children and volunteers about marine life, and he spent …
Igor Aksentijevic, a Political Science major from Montenegro who is studying at the University of Mississippi this year, writes about his trip to Kosciusko, MS and what made him interested in visiting this town in Central Mississippi. Studying in the American South – especially at an institution as culturally significant as Ole Miss – triggered my interest in exploring its …