My Global UGRAD Experience | Study in the USA

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My Global UGRAD Experience | Study in the USA

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Last year, I went to the United States for an exchange program under the Global Undergraduate (UGRAD) Program, Spring 2016/2017. Super thankful to God for this experience. Also, huge thanks to the U.S. Department of State for the support and World Learning for the opportunity.
Watch me gain new experiences, meet new people from all around the world, and setting footsteps in places I only saw on TV. Such a surreal period in my life.
Global UGRAD Program
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My USA blog posts
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Disclaimer: This video was made late last year for the official Global UGRAD KZfaq channel, but perhaps it's too wild in some ways cz it never saw the light of day. Since I made it, I figured I'd just share it to show a summary of my time there. So watch for entertainment and "buang yang keruh, ambil yang jernih" (ditch the bad, take the good)
⌜GLOBAL UGRAD⌟
What is Global UGRAD?: • What is Global UGRAD? ...
How to Apply for Global UGRAD?: • How to Apply for Globa...
Global UGRAD Interview & Post-Application: • Global UGRAD Interview...
Global UGRAD Q&A (Part I): • Global UGRAD Q&A | Stu...
Global UGRAD Q&A (Part II): • Global UGRAD Q&A II | ...
Preparing for Global UGRAD: • Pre-Departure Preparat...
Global UGRAD Q&A Session (Livestream): • Global UGRAD Q&A Sessi...
My Global UGRAD Experience: • My Global UGRAD Experi...
⌜STORY SWAP⌟
Exchange Student Experience in the US | Story Swap: • (Global UGRAD) Exchang...
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@aishoerzhan4192 3 жыл бұрын

I will study there! I will be in the states! I will make it!

@NaomiNg 3 жыл бұрын

That's the spirit!

@gzet_97 6 жыл бұрын

Wooow! Enjoyed watching it!!! So happy for u! Can't wait for this opportunity happen to me)))

@NaomiNg 6 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed watching! apply for it this year! :)

@areej2630 4 жыл бұрын

I applied for this program ! wish me luck ❤

@NaomiNg 4 жыл бұрын

cool, good luck!

@asatilloakhmedov7589 3 жыл бұрын

did you win?

@ammarafifrizal4036 3 жыл бұрын

Ohmyy youre MALAYSIAN!? Really proud of you! Really wish i could pass all the interview for UGRAD! 🥺🙏🏻✨

@NaomiNg 3 жыл бұрын

Yesss, I'm Malaysian! Thank you! Good luck with the selection!

@ammarafifrizal4036 3 жыл бұрын

@@NaomiNg done made all ur videos abt UGRAD in my top list for reference! ;)

@NaomiNg 3 жыл бұрын

@@ammarafifrizal4036 haha thank you! Do let me know if you have any questions!

@ahmadjarrar6573 5 жыл бұрын

lols really it's like a dreamy journey, it is well - made video by the way, even i wonder how could you collect all these films then merge them, WOW lols. Any way, i am really serious to apply to this program this year, but, i have one more question, how your experiance with academia side ? Thank you :)

@NaomiNg 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ahmad, thank you! I enjoy making videos :) I will be making a video on different experiences in the US. Stay tuned! I wrote a bit about my campus life (including academics) in my blog: nayhoney.blogspot.com/2017/07/usa-campus-life_4.html#more

@benamaraahlem8984 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooh my god 😍😍😍😍😍 i would do anything to have that great experience 😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩

@NaomiNg 3 жыл бұрын

Mmhmm!

@salsasalsa943 5 жыл бұрын

hi! i have a question, i want to try out for global ugrad too, will my gpa play a BIG part in whether i will make it or not?

@NaomiNg 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Salsa! Your GPA plays a good amount of role, but not too much as there is a minimum GPA score to maintain throughout the program. Hence, you current GPA score would allow World Learning to gauge your future scores.

@makrinetskipurishvili 3 жыл бұрын

oh my god, this is so cool! :D I will know my final results by the end of May! I really hope I am a finalist!!!

@NaomiNg 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@saruveishmogan5423 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Makrine. Im saru here. According to ECA Timeline, the final result supposedly should be announced by now(15/05/2021). Have u got your result? btw, i haven't receive any email after the email stating that i was nominated.

@makrinetskipurishvili 3 жыл бұрын

@@saruveishmogan5423 oh really? But 2 of my friends are taking Toefl today! I had it on May 8th. I wanted to be done with it quicker! I got my results only yesterday. Where are you from? I'm from Georgia. I mean I got Toefl results yesterday. I haven't received an email from ugrad about the results

@saruveishmogan5423 3 жыл бұрын

@@makrinetskipurishvili Im from Malaysia; BTW nice meeting you. I took my tofel on 9/05 and still waiting for the result. If u able to get any info on when we can obtain the definite result, can u notify me?

@saruveishmogan5423 3 жыл бұрын

@@makrinetskipurishvili BTW, in the email u received earlier, what term(Finalist, Alternate or Nominated) was used?

@anastasiagabrielle3788 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, you did really have an exciting campus life in US! Hopefully i'll have the opportunity to be like you next year. But anyway can i ask you some questions? After you went back to your country, what happened with your academic in your main uni? Did you transfer your credits in US college to your uni? Or did you have to work hard to replace all the credits during your stay in US? Plus if it's not bothering you, can i ask for your contact to ask more questions about this programme? I really want to prepare myself for this year application so i need to gather any information as much as i can. Thank you, have a nice day, salam dari Indonesia!

@NaomiNg 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Anastasia! Yes, I totally did! And of course you can ask me questions I'd be more than happy to answer them :) After I got back home, I continued my studies as per usual. I extended 1 semester as I didn't do any credit transfers. I made a video here explaining about this : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gc6Dg9Vmp5vGhIk.html (4:33 & 7:00) Salam dari Malaysia!

@Qramzi115 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know how many do they choose for each batch of applications? Your vids are so helpful btw~ I'm currently preparing for my application~

@NaomiNg 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Winky, no I don't. Glad you found my videos helpful! Let me know what other videos you'd like to see! Good luck :)

@Qramzi115 4 жыл бұрын

Tysm Naomi! May I ask again regarding the Recommendation Letters, do I just fill in the downloaded Recommendation Letter Forms they provided or am I suppose to write an actual additional Academic/Personal Recommendation Letter as attach to the forms? Am kinda confuse in whether I need to actually write two Recommendation Letters out 🤔🤭

@NaomiNg 4 жыл бұрын

@@Qramzi115 basically, since World Learning has provided the forms, use them to get the recommendation (as there is a blank space for that).

@nawazsaeedofficial3889 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Noami, i need your help i submit my application fo 2020.2021 program. Please guide me for joining this program. Thank you

@kellytorres1507 5 жыл бұрын

I already have my essays. Can You help me checking it ?

@NaomiNg 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kelly! Do reach out to your teachers/parents/supervisor/advisor/friends to proofread it for you :)

@inaraihanah6489 4 жыл бұрын

hei i have a question about the recommendation paper so there are three question there a) in what context you know the student; b) how you would describe the mentality and adaptability of the student in difficult situations; c) the qualities that would make the student a successful exchange student including their interaction with others apakah dosen saya yang mengisinya harus menulis langsung dikertas yang saya print atau bagaimana

@NaomiNg 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ina, can you ask your question in English? I don't quite understand Bahasa Indonesia.

@tahirasadiq8149 4 жыл бұрын

Do u mostly spend time with ugraders that came along with you from your home country, like you guys are grouped together and are taken for sight seeing together for eg, or are you free to roam around with anyone on campus? Like is it compulsory to stay with your local group at most times?

@NaomiNg 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tahira, I spent a lot of my time with my fellow UGRADers AND other friends I made at the university. We rarely get grouped together as Global UGRADers, unless it's a international student association (which is not compulsory). You are definitely allowed to make friends with other students, that is the whole point of the exchange program - to be exposed to different cultures.

@gularvaliyeva3991 3 жыл бұрын

Hii💕these are magnificient🥺and also l want to apply but l'm afraid because of my english. I understand but my speaking is not well😔can l apply?

@NaomiNg 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you! Yes, you may apply and give it a shot! I talk a bit about the English language proficiency here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m91yg9uh0Lu9g40.html

@alphasharma8933 3 жыл бұрын

How many students from one country get selected?

@NaomiNg 3 жыл бұрын

There's no fixed number. It depends on the countries.

@anushaabalaaji9132 4 жыл бұрын

whats the duration of this prog?

@NaomiNg 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Anushaa, it's a one semester program :) I have a playlist about this program, starting with this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNmefth2p7bLYnk.html

@user-qs5rj3kn9u 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, do you have instagram?

@ntrxm2812 4 жыл бұрын

Hi i want to ask you about the fee bc it’s a big issue for my family: what kinds of expense has the program cover and what other expenses do you have to pay by your own money? I know it’s a sensitive subject for some but I really hope you can help! U can answer me by private messages on Twitter @BellaSimp. Thank you 🙏🏻 your vid is so good btw

@NaomiNg 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, Global UGRAD is awesome because it pays for pretty much everything! Here's a link to all my videos on Global UGRAD, where you'll find your answers and more! kzfaq.info/sun/PLzcAOTu2au-7Lwer_4usdKFh4o35PabGo

@ntrxm2812 4 жыл бұрын

Naomi Ng omg thank you so much 😊 this is so helpful

@user-lz9ix9uo3f 4 жыл бұрын

Hiii, i'm in love with every single video that you made, and I've some questions about the program, can you please give me an email or a Facebook or something i'd love you to answer me please ❤️✌🏽

@NaomiNg 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Amel! Aww.. thank you! Glad you love my videos haha You can ask your questions here, I reply pretty promptly :)

@user-lz9ix9uo3f 4 жыл бұрын

@@NaomiNg thank you so much!! Well I was wondering, how did you communicate with your family once there? Did they gave you a SIM card or they have free wifi or something? That's my first question

@NaomiNg 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-lz9ix9uo3f There's wifi in most places, but I bought myself a SIM card for convenience.

@user-lz9ix9uo3f 4 жыл бұрын

@@NaomiNg thanks. What about when you returned home? Did your University let you continue studying there, I mean like : for the previous exams and all of that stuff that you couldn't be present for. Basically, is there a specific procedure to do in your home uni before taking the UGRAD program?

@NaomiNg 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-lz9ix9uo3f hmm... let me link you to my Global UGRAD videos to answer your questions :) kzfaq.info/sun/PLzcAOTu2au-7Lwer_4usdKFh4o35PabGo