Each academic semester, it is always an exciting time when we welcome Global UGRAD participants to Washington, DC for our End of Program Summit (for social media fans, #EoPinDC). Earlier this month, from March 31st-April 4th, 134 students from over 50 countries attending 40 different universities around the U.S. converged on our nation’s capital for four unforgettable days of learning. …
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Doni Rizki Akbar, Indonesia, Indiana State University: I have two local families around my campus who really care about me. One family is Muslim and the other is Christian, and they are both like my host families. The first is the Alam family. They are a Bangladeshi-American family who have lived in the U.S. for more than 10 years. There …
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Many Global UGRAD host universities provide amazing opportunities for Global UGRAD students to engage with their host communities. One such example are friendship family programs, where international students are paired with local families for an exchange of culture, friendship, and fun. Please continue reading to hear more about the positive impact these types of exchanges have on both student and …
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Vitalie Diaconu joins the Global UGRAD team as the Program Officer for Eurasia and Central Asia. Originally from Moldova, Vitalie moved to the United States two years ago and worked with Eurasia Foundation, managing the Young Professionals Network program. Prior to that, he worked with the Permanent Mission of Moldova to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and …
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The Global UGRAD Program is currently accepting applications for host institutions! The Global UGRAD Program will support approximately 250 promising leaders from about 60 different countries during the 2019-20 academic year. Global UGRAD students add diversity to campuses and valuable perspectives in the classroom. World Learning is seeking a cadre of universities and colleges to host these dynamic students. Interested …
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This semester, World Learning provided Global UGRAD students the opportunity to apply for a Cultural Enrichment Allowance (CEA) to explore U.S. culture by attending musicals and concerts; going to museums and theme parks; visiting monuments, and more. Below are some of the cultural areas in which students gained knowledge. The Environment Zheng Liu, China, Florida Gulf Coast University I visited …
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The Global UGRAD participants continue to amaze us with their extraordinary participation at their host universities. Over the course of this semester, many students’ campus participation has been highlighted through articles published by their host institutions. Continue reading below to view articles featuring Global UGRAD students, clicking on the individual links to be connected to the original article. Beshoy Ewida …
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As we wrap up the semester, Global UGRAD students reflect on their experiences exploring new subjects! Khin Oo, Burma, Iowa Wesleyan University Even though my major is Business, I have been very interested in art since I was little. I also had a dream of studying art abroad. The Global UGRAD Program finally fulfilled this dream. At Iowa Wesleyan University, …
Last month, 117 students from over 60 countries and 70 universities around the U.S. assembled in Washington for this semester’s End-of-Program Summit. From November 11-15th, they worked together to sharpen their leadership capabilities, expand their professional skills, brainstorm strategies to cope with reverse culture shock, and learn how to become active and engaged alumni of the U.S. Department of State. …
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I welcomed this fall through two joyous celebrations. Last month, I went to Chinatown in New York City. I was surprised by those old-fashioned Chinese style buildings as it felt like home. Since the Mid-Autumn festival was coming up, many shopkeepers were selling mooncakes of all different flavors. I bought a big Chinese date-flavored mooncake. In the afternoon, I ate …