Category: East Asia and the Pacific

Fall Fun
November 28, 2023

Fall Fun

Academic Exchange , Alumni , american connections , Cambodia , Diversity and Inclusion , Emporia State University , Experiencing America , Grand Valley State University , Philippines , University of Nothern Iowa , Venezuela

As summer bids adieu and the vibrant colors of fall paint the landscape, there’s an undeniable magic that sweeps across the United States. For Global UGRADs, this season brings forth a variety of experiences unlike any other. The crisp air, the rustling leaves, and the pumpkin-spiced everything create an unforgettable immersion into the cultural richness of autumn in the United …

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Experiencing U.S. Academics
October 19, 2023

Experiencing U.S. Academics

Academic Exchange , Academics , Alumni , Bemidji State University , Malaysia , Professional Development , University of Nothern Iowa

Global UGRAD students bring diverse perspectives to U.S. campuses. From over 60 countries around the world, they provide different ideas and experiences that enrich the classroom environment and foster global understanding. While studying in another country is a thrilling adventure, it also comes with a set of challenges such as language barriers, cultural adjustments, and adapting to a new education …

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Student Spotlight: Cambodia
October 19, 2023

Student Spotlight: Cambodia

Alumni , Asia , Cambodia , Countries , Georgia College and State University , Grand Valley State University , The U.S. Perspective , University of Central Missouri , University of South Dakota , Wayne State University

Global UGRAD students are incredibly adaptable and curious. For the past two months, they have enthusiastically pursued the opportunities brought about by new environments, peers, languages, and experiences. Every so often, however, they find solace in a “home away from home.” Music, food, and people from students’ home countries offer a special type of comfort in a new setting. On …

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Campus Visits: Georgia College & State University and University of Mississippi
October 19, 2023

Campus Visits: Georgia College & State University and University of Mississippi

Academic Exchange , Academics , American Host Institutions , Asia , Cambodia , Central Asia , Community Service , Dominican Republic , East Asia and the Pacific , El Salvador , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Host Feature , Kenya , Laos , Latin America and the Caribbean , Malaysia , Mongolia , South Korea , University of Mississippi , Uzbekistan

Georgia College & State University This September, Global UGRAD Program Officer, Melanie Winters, had the opportunity to visit Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville, Georgia. During the visit, Melanie was able to engage with GCSU staff, gain valuable insights into the university’s processes and student experiences, and meet with the Global UGRAD participants studying there this fall semester: …

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First Impressions from Global UGRAD Fall 2023 Students
September 21, 2023

First Impressions from Global UGRAD Fall 2023 Students

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Indonesia , Missouri State University , New England College , Palestinian Territories , Philippines , University of Wyoming , Wayne State University , Zimbabwe

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) is a space for risk-takers. Many Global UGRADs had seldom travelled outside their home countries; far fewer had ever stepped foot in the United States. Nonetheless, they arrived with open minds and enthusiasm, excited to experience both the beauty and the challenges in the semester ahead. Becoming entirely immersed in a new language, environment, …

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Local Adventures
September 21, 2023

Local Adventures

Alumni , Boise State , Experiencing America , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Indonesia , Missouri State University , Morocco

As Global UGRAD students arrive at their universities across the United States, they are not only introduced to a new campus and other students, but also to the local community that surrounds them. Beyond the lecture halls and textbooks, Global UGRADs are discovering the beauty of their new homes, one local adventure at a time. From hiking the trails of the …

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Global UGRAD Bucket Lists
September 21, 2023

Global UGRAD Bucket Lists

Alumni , Cambodia , El Salvador , Experiencing America , Georgia , Georgia College and State University , Grand Valley State University , Philippines , University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Long before they arrive in the United States, Global UGRAD students spend countless hours contemplating what they hope to experience during their exchange program. Now that all the fall 2023 UGRAD participants are settling into life at their host institutions, World Learning asked them to list the things they most hope to do or experience during their time here. What …

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Host Partner Feature: Western Washington University
September 21, 2023

Host Partner Feature: Western Washington University

Academic Exchange , Algeria , Alumni , American Host Institutions , Asia , Countries , Diversity and Inclusion , Egypt , Eurasia , Experiencing America , Host Feature , Malaysia , Paraguay , Partner Feature , The U.S. Perspective , Ukraine , Western Washington University

This month, World Learning is thrilled to spotlight Western Washington University (WWU), which is located in Bellingham, Washington. To shed light on WWU’s commitment to international students, World Learning reached out to Richard Bruce, Director of International Student & Scholar Services, who has played a pivotal role in supporting Global UGRAD participants. Let’s dive into the conversation with Richard to …

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Welcome to the Fall 2023 Global UGRAD Cohort
August 25, 2023

Welcome to the Fall 2023 Global UGRAD Cohort

Academic Exchange , Alumni , St. Cloud State University , University of Missouri , Uzbekistan , Vietnam

August has been a busy month as Global UGRAD participants from all over the world are arriving in the United States for the fall 2023 semester of the Global UGRAD Program! World Learning is excited to welcome 319 students this academic year, with 144 participating in the program this fall. They hail from 62 countries and will be attending one …

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Alumni Reflection: Malaysia
August 25, 2023

Alumni Reflection: Malaysia

Academic Exchange , Alumni , Career , East Asia and the Pacific , Florida Gulf Coast University , Malaysia , Professional Development

Hi! I’m Hervinder Kaur, Global UGRAD 2022-2023 alum from Malaysia. I attended Florida Gulf Coast University during the fall semester. The Global UGRAD Program has been my “time of life,” a journey I wish I could re-live all over again. It allowed me to experience a world-class education system, where I could express my individuality without fear of judgment. UGRAD …

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