Fall Re-entry Workshop

From November 19-22, World Learning hosted the Fall Re-entry workshop for 46 students from East Asia and the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere. Si Norton, Director of Youth Programs for World Learning, facilitated interactive sessions on leadership, communication for professional networking and reverse culture shock. Students explored the nation’s capital on a scavenger hunt focused which focused on team building, …

International Education Week

From November 17th to the 21st, UGRAD students across the country celebrated International Education Week. From cooking typical dishes from home to performing traditional dances, UGRADs made an impact by participating in cultural events that showcased their talents. World Learning UGRAD participant Kais, currently studying at Kent State University, was even honored as the “International Student of the Week” at …

Happy Holidays from World Learning

The UGRAD team at World Learning wishes you a warm and relaxing holiday break.  As we reflect on the past year, we have so much to be thankful for – a great cohort of 2014 UGRADs from nearly 50 countries, inspiring alumni all around the globe, and a promising new year.  May the new year bring everything you wish for! As …

Halloween Photo Contest!

Halloween brings the UGRAD staff one of our favorite activities, the UGRAD Halloween Costume Contest! After much deliberation, the winners were chosen from the following four categories – Scariest, Cutest, Most Original, and Best Ensemble. We also created a special category at the end – Staff Favorite!  Thanks to all who participated.  Your creativity amazes us! Congrats to Javier, Rodrigo, Elias, Abdelbaki, Christopher, Saw …

Fall 2014 Re-entry Workshop

The Re-entry workshop presents an opportunity for students from East Asia & the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere to congregate at World Learning’s Washington, DC headquarters. The workshop helps solidify their connection to their fellow participants and the UGRAD family as a whole, since most students attend their host universities with only one or two other UGRAD students. From November …

World Learning visits UGRAD students

October and November were very busy months for the World Learning staff.  Traveling North, West and South, they crossed rivers and mountains to visit UGRAD students at Augustana College, Chatham University, Utica College, University of Mississippi, American University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Grand Valley State University and Wayne State University. Thank you for sharing a part of your world with …

Mission: Internship

In ‘Mission: Impossible’, Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise) is asked to complete a brave assignment. Our hero takes on each challenge and succeeds, despite the immense obstacles that threatened to discourage him. Inspired by Hunt’s determination, World Learning has crowned November our month of ‘Mission: Internship’. While we are taking on a similar name to the film, that is …

World Learning will implement new UGRAD program

After much anticipation, we are delighted to announce that World Learning will implement the new Global UGRAD award on behalf of the Department of State. This single award will encompass what was formerly the UGRAD award for the Near East, South Asia, & Sub-Saharan Africa, UGRAD for East Asia & the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere, and UGRAD for Eurasia. This …

Serbian UGRAD Alumnus featured on CNN's 'Ones to Watch'

UGRAD Alumnus from Serbia, Jelena Bulajic, was recently featured as one of two portrait artists in the CNN program “Ones to Watch”. On her UGRAD program, Jelena studied art at Minnesota State University, Mankato.  Her talent was undeniable even then as she was featured in local newspapers for her artistry. World Learning is proud to count such an accomplished artist …