Venezuela Ginet Cristina Ochoa (11-12) is starting to produce a new TV show for musicians and cultural events that support art. She is also creating documentaries about the different cultures in Venezuela, such as indigenous people and immigrants. The documentaries will be used to teach kids about all the cultures in Venezuela. After graduating this December, Ginet plans to apply …
In November Tom Bruey ventured to Minnesota and Wisconsin to visit UGRADs at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, St. Catherine University and the University of Minnesota. The university staff were very welcoming and the students amazing hosts –Tom enjoyed devouring giant burgers in Eau Claire, getting chased by ducks and geese at St. Kate, and visiting one of his favorite coffee spots in Minneapolis. …
Every October, World Learning holds a Halloween Costume Contest. This year, many UGRADers donned unique costumes, painted their faces to match and collaborated with friends to compete for the most original, cutest, most elaborate, scariest and best ensemble Halloween costumes. Congratulations to the winners! You will soon find out if you receive a Trick or Treat!
From November 14-17, 2012 38 UGRADers participated in the Fall Re-entry Workshop. Click on the web link below to view some of our favorite moments! http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldlearning/sets/72157632124828058/
Thanksgiving is an important holiday for people to share their community spirit with one another and give thanks for the gifts they have received this year. Click on the web link below to see our UGRADers celebrate Thanksgiving. http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldlearning/sets/72157632128392045/
This fall, Global UGRAD students have been actively engaged in presidential and local election campaigns. World Learning asked Alit Sudarsana and Jovana Osmajic from the University of Utah to write about their experiences volunteering with the Romney and Obama campaigns. After reading their perspectives we invite you to share your own stories and thoughts in the comments. I Wayan Alit Sudarsana, Indonesia, University of …
It’s that time of year again, final exams are right around the corner and it’s time to start studying. Don’t panic! Final exams and midterms can be stressful, but by managing your time well and taking care of yourself, they can be a lot less overwhelming. As a senior at American University, over the last few years I’ve learned a …
Jessica Wilkinson is a new World Learning intern with the Global UGRAD team. A dual citizen of Brazil and the U.S. she learned to speak Portuguese and developed an appreciation of international affairs living in Brazil for 15 years and studying at the American School of Brasilia. After moving to the United States, she attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received …
Dear UGRAD Post, I went to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Mountain, and the Badlands on a Augustana College field trip. I learned many things including more on US culture, history and some stories of Native American Tribes. I was especially amazed at the efforts of the crew members who built Mt. Rushmore without advanced technology. I admire their work because …
It’s that time of year again, when the fall semester UGRAD students come to Washington, DC for their Re-entry Workshop. World Learning looks forward to welcoming 38 students from Burma, China, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela, and Vietnam to the Nov. 14-17 event. Get ready to compete for a big prize during the DC Scavenger Hunt, dance …