Some of our students from Serbia and Montenegro practice Orthodox Christianity so they observe Christmas a little later than people in the U.S. Stefan Zaric, a UGRAD student studying at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, offered the following reflections on celebrating Orthodox Christmas in the U.S. Greetings from Minneapolis, Minnesota – The land of 10,000 lakes where the …
By Sit Maw (2012-2013) I joined, as a trainer, the Institute for Political and Civic Engagement (iPACE) program which is funded the US Department of State and administered by World Learning. What a coincidence! I taught two terms of an advocacy in democracy course and a democracy foundations course. The participants are stakeholders from different sectors of society. Last December, …
Ever wondered what life is like on a U.S. campus for your average UGRAD student? Go on a virtual journey with Panamanian UGRAD Evelyn Espinoza Yanguez, currently studying at Missouri State University. Get insight into her experience by watching her video (English subtitles provided)! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rViyk6q5yTU&feature=youtu.be
by Hong Khai Loh, University of Wyoming Selected as the Bayer Young Environmental Envoy finalist representing Malaysia, I was given the chance to travel to Germany for a one-week study trip to observe the best environmental practices by people, government and industry from November 10-15, 2013. Prior to receiving the honor, I went through a rigorous selection process which included …
The Malaysian Global UGRAD alumni from 2012-13 organized a retreat for the new batch of UGRADers in Kuala Lumpur. They joined the new batch for their Pre-Departure Orientation organized by the Malaysian American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE). With them in this photo below (third from left) is Fulbright Program Officer Ms. Kalis.
Baseball may be this country’s pastime, but Program Teams have noticed a trend – UGRAD students love the NBA. Cultural Enrichment Allowance Applications often noted your desires to sit in the stands of a professional basketball game. Xiaole Han is a super-fan and was a fall semester Geology student at North Dakota State University. Read excerpts from his NBA experience …
Andrea Mendez Colmenares, a fall-semester Venezuelan UGRAD studying medicine at the University of Wyoming, volunteered at a local hospice for her community service hours. Andrea played guitar for residents on several occasions, which allowed her to combine her passion for music, working with the elderly, and cognitive disorders in a meaningful way. This experience has inspired her to create similar …
Nicaragua Cinthya Collado Huembes (2012-13) who attended Presbyterian College as a UGRADer recently graduated from the University of Central America in El Salvador with a degree in Economics. She is also studying for a certificate in Leadership and Political Management and volunteering for a project called the Women Entrepreneurship Training Program. In this project she teaches life and entrepreneurial skills …
Jacqueline Choo, Malaysia (University of Minnesota, Twin Cities) It was a great Thanksgiving at Jim and Kay’s, all thanks to Minnesota International Center (MIC) and International Students and Scholars’ Services (ISSS) for organizing this dinner. It was a wonderful dinner with delicious turkey, green beans, squash soup, mashed potatoes, cranberry jam and also pumpkin pie (my favorite)! And Kay’s pumpkin …
By Jia Zhong, China, Presbyterian College Halloween is a special festival. It is a time for people to use their imaginations to wear different costumes and play ‘Trick or Treat’. Our professors wore their funny costumes to class which I can’t even imagine happening in China. I feel like this festival is for having fun and releasing the little monsters …