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Experiencing America: Thanksgiving
December 12, 2018

Experiencing America: Thanksgiving

american connections , Experiencing America , Israel , Kyrgyzstan , Laos , St. Ambrose University , University of Southern Indiana , Wayne State University

This semester’s Global UGRAD students had the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving with their host communities, gathering with other international students as well as with American families. Enjoy these reflections by the Global UGRAD participants on their Thanksgiving experiences! Souksavanh Vongthongchit, Laos, St. Ambrose University “Thanksgiving is a special U.S. holiday when American people take this time to show thanks for …

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May 10, 2018

American Culture: Q&A with Huy Thuc Ha and Dr. Campbell

Academic Exchange , Academics , Diversity and Inclusion , East Asia and the Pacific , The U.S. Perspective , Vietnam , Wayne State University

To celebrate teacher appreciation week, World Learning interviewed Global UGRAD student Huy Thuc Ha and his professor Dr. Carolyn Campbell, regarding their experiences in the African American Studies course at Wayne State University. Huy is from Vietnam studying Industrial Management, and Dr. Campbell is a professor in the Department of African American Studies. Q: As an international student, what was …

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China Alumni Update by Shuodong Liu
May 10, 2018

China Alumni Update by Shuodong Liu

Alumni , China , East Asia and the Pacific , Wayne State University

I’m very pleased to share some of my post-Global UGRAD stories here, some brand-new experiences during the past 10 months. Since I went back to China after my exchange life in Detroit, I graduated from university in June 2017 with a bachelor degree of engineering. I eventually didn’t choose electrical engineering as my career direction. I believe that my exchange life …

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Alumni Update: Where is my UGRAD Post Now? Panama Edition
May 10, 2018

Alumni Update: Where is my UGRAD Post Now? Panama Edition

Alumni , Career , Latin America and the Caribbean , Minnesota State University - Mankato , Missouri State University , Nazareth College , North Dakota State University , Panama , Professional Development , University of Arkansas , University of Minnesota Twin Cities , Wayne State University , Western Washington University

Global UGRAD Panama REALLY loves their Global UGRAD posts, which makes us REALLY happy!  We are excited to share with you below the updates of many of our Panamanian Global UGRAD alumni. Karan Kishinani, Global UGRAD 2016-17 at Wayne State University After returning home upon the completion my Global UGRAD journey, I continued my education as a senior student at the …

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All Hands on Deck! Stories of Community Service – Part II
April 1, 2018

All Hands on Deck! Stories of Community Service – Part II

Central Asia , Community Service , East Asia and the Pacific , Egypt , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Georgia , Kazakhstan , Kenya , Middle East and North Africa , Saudi Arabia , South Korea , Sub-Saharan Africa , The U.S. Perspective , University of Nevada, Reno , University of Tennessee Knoxville , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay , Wayne State University , West Virginia University

A few months ago, we shared inspiring stories about the volunteer work of several of our fall semester participants. Now, as the spring semester rapidly draws to a close, we’re excited to highlight our current Global UGRAD participants and how they’re getting on with their community service hours. From tutoring and after-school care to event coordination and more, Global UGRADs …

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March 1, 2018

Global UGRAD in the News

Algeria , Central Asia , East Asia and the Pacific , Eurasia , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Keene State College , Kyrgyzstan , Middle East and North Africa , Russia , Thailand , Wayne State University

Our Global UGRAD participants are extraordinary. This month, we are showcasing three news articles published by different campus organizations scattered throughout the United States to highlight this fact. Please click below to read about how six Global UGRADs are experiencing campus life. Enjoy! Wandee and Lidiya at Georgia College & State University Timur at Keene State College Radia and Goga at Wayne …

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First Impressions
February 15, 2018

First Impressions

Bahrain , East Asia and the Pacific , Experiencing America , Fayetteville University , Florida Gulf Coast University , Georgia College and State University , Middle East and North Africa , Wayne State University , West Liberty University , West Virginia University

Several weeks ago, we asked our Global UGRADs to describe their first impressions of their host campuses. Some casually explained their campus alligators, while others spoke about just how incredibly BIG their campus library is. Check out more about our spring Global UGRAD participants’ first impressions of their ‘homes’ for the next semester! Florida Gulf Coast University The first thing …

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From Where I Stand Part II – the Global UGRAD photojournalism project
October 10, 2017

From Where I Stand Part II – the Global UGRAD photojournalism project

Alumni , Armenia , Azerbaijan , Bangladesh , Castleton University , El Salvador , Eurasia , Guatemala , Haiti , Latin America and the Caribbean , Marymount University , Missouri State University , Murray State University , Northern  Michigan University , South Asia , University of Memphis , University of Wyoming , Wayne State University

Ani Khachatryan, Armenia, University of Memphis, Global UGRAD 2016-17 After spending four exciting months in the U.S., I went back to Armenia with valuable and unforgettable experiences and reunited with my friends and family. Since then I have finished a Data Science program and have received a professional certificate from Microsoft. Right now, I am in Boston, MA doing an awesome …

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