My Global UGRAD Experience | Study in the USA

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
  • 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
    www.worldlearn...
    My USA blog posts
    nayhoney.blogsp...
    Disclaimer: This video was made late last year for the official Global UGRAD UA-cam 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...
    ***
    Any suggestions/ideas on what other videos I should make? Leave it in the comments below!
    CAMERA -
    Canon G7X Mark II
    Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
    MUSIC -
    Sound Off by Jingle Punks
    Water Lily by The 126ers
    Do It Right by Jingle Punks

КОМЕНТАРІ • 69

  • @aishoerzhan4192
    @aishoerzhan4192 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @NaomiNg
      @NaomiNg  3 роки тому

      That's the spirit!

  • @gzet_97
    @gzet_97 6 років тому +3

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

    • @NaomiNg
      @NaomiNg  6 років тому

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

  • @ahmadjarrar6573
    @ahmadjarrar6573 5 років тому +3

    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
      @NaomiNg  5 років тому

      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

  • @areej2630
    @areej2630 4 роки тому +4

    I applied for this program !
    wish me luck ❤

  • @anastasiagabrielle3788
    @anastasiagabrielle3788 5 років тому +2

    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
      @NaomiNg  5 років тому +2

      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 : ua-cam.com/video/KhSPr5B5bTU/v-deo.html (4:33 & 7:00)
      Salam dari Malaysia!

  • @Qramzi115
    @Qramzi115 4 роки тому +1

    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
      @NaomiNg  4 роки тому

      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
      @Qramzi115 4 роки тому

      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
      @NaomiNg  4 роки тому

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

  • @nawazsaeedofficial3889
    @nawazsaeedofficial3889 4 роки тому

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

  • @kellytorres1507
    @kellytorres1507 5 років тому +1

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

    • @NaomiNg
      @NaomiNg  5 років тому

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

  • @salsasalsa943
    @salsasalsa943 5 років тому +3

    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
      @NaomiNg  5 років тому

      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.

  • @gularvaliyeva3991
    @gularvaliyeva3991 3 роки тому

    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
      @NaomiNg  3 роки тому

      Hi, thank you! Yes, you may apply and give it a shot! I talk a bit about the English language proficiency here: ua-cam.com/video/ewBPxpkUYSY/v-deo.html

  • @inaraihanah6489
    @inaraihanah6489 4 роки тому

    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
      @NaomiNg  4 роки тому

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

  • @benamaraahlem8984
    @benamaraahlem8984 3 роки тому

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

  • @tahirasadiq8149
    @tahirasadiq8149 5 років тому

    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
      @NaomiNg  5 років тому +1

      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.

  • @ntrxm2812
    @ntrxm2812 4 роки тому

    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
      @NaomiNg  4 роки тому +1

      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!
      ua-cam.com/play/PLzcAOTu2au-7Lwer_4usdKFh4o35PabGo.html

    • @ntrxm2812
      @ntrxm2812 4 роки тому

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

  • @ammarafifrizal4036
    @ammarafifrizal4036 3 роки тому

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

    • @NaomiNg
      @NaomiNg  3 роки тому +1

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

    • @ammarafifrizal4036
      @ammarafifrizal4036 3 роки тому

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

    • @NaomiNg
      @NaomiNg  3 роки тому

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

  • @anushaabalaaji9132
    @anushaabalaaji9132 4 роки тому

    whats the duration of this prog?

    • @NaomiNg
      @NaomiNg  4 роки тому

      Hi Anushaa, it's a one semester program :)
      I have a playlist about this program, starting with this: ua-cam.com/video/VsnKuEBPg2E/v-deo.html

  • @alphasharma8933
    @alphasharma8933 3 роки тому

    How many students from one country get selected?

    • @NaomiNg
      @NaomiNg  3 роки тому

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

  • @أمال-ه8ك
    @أمال-ه8ك 4 роки тому

    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
      @NaomiNg  4 роки тому

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

    • @أمال-ه8ك
      @أمال-ه8ك 4 роки тому

      @@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
      @NaomiNg  4 роки тому

      @@أمال-ه8ك There's wifi in most places, but I bought myself a SIM card for convenience.

    • @أمال-ه8ك
      @أمال-ه8ك 4 роки тому

      @@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
      @NaomiNg  4 роки тому

      @@أمال-ه8ك hmm... let me link you to my Global UGRAD videos to answer your questions :) ua-cam.com/play/PLzcAOTu2au-7Lwer_4usdKFh4o35PabGo.html

  • @user-qs5rj3kn9u
    @user-qs5rj3kn9u 6 років тому

    Hey, do you have instagram?

  • @makrinetskipurishvili
    @makrinetskipurishvili 3 роки тому

    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
      @NaomiNg  3 роки тому +1

      Good luck!!

    • @saruveishmogan5423
      @saruveishmogan5423 3 роки тому

      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
      @makrinetskipurishvili 3 роки тому

      @@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
      @saruveishmogan5423 3 роки тому

      @@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
      @saruveishmogan5423 3 роки тому

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