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Staying Connected: Advice for Students and Families

10/27/2021

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Moving to a new location to complete university can be exciting, but also intimidating. Even seeing your child explore a different part of the world or country is something to look forward to, but it’s impossible not to worry about them or your family far from home.

If you are in the process of sending your child off to study abroad in the UK, are a few states away, or are even a student living abroad or away from home, we have compiled some resources for you.

Traveling to a new location is stressful for everybody, which is why as part of the UDA family, we make sure our students receive assistance while settling into a new place. From helping with travel arrangements, banking, to setting up phone plans, we make sure your studies go as smoothly as possible. We’re here to support you! Learn about our staff and how we assist our students. 

When you’re away from home it can be hard to know how to stay connected with family and friends.

here's some of our best advice:

decide on a time

Once your schedules are stable, decide on a time that works for everybody to communicate. Decide on your method of communication — is it best to video chat, or call?

keep one another in the loop

Share pictures and videos of your lives. Whether you’re a parent at home or a student at university, your family members want to know what you’re up to. These could be photos of your latest grocery store run, or your favorite hike — either way, they want to see it! ​

when life is busy, let your family know

It’s no surprise that this could happen at any moment. If you’re too busy to stick to your schedule of calling or video chatting, try and send each other a quick text — it goes a long way! ​

keep yourself busy

Students: Studying at university is a great opportunity to explore a new location while learning, so make the most of it! Go explore a new park or grab dinner at that place you’ve always wanted to try. If you’re looking for things to do in Chester, here’s a guide for your weekend. 

Parents: This may be one of the few times you get to experience life without an extra person at home. Take this time to pursue things you have wanted to try, even if it is just resting! ​

If you have any questions about the application process, travel plans, or life at your university, please contact us.
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UDA@NMSU soccer to take on East Valley United Pro

10/14/2021

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The University Degrees Abroad men’s soccer academy program at New Mexico State University heads into a pivotal game this weekend.

UDA@NMSU, which remains undefeated in its United Premier Soccer League regular season and plays in the UPSL’s Southwest Conference, will face Arizona’s East Valley United Pro Sunday, Oct. 17, at the High Noon Soccer Complex, 2004 Bruins Lane, in Las Cruces.
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Kickoff is at 10 a.m. on field No. 1. The match is free and open to the public. 

“We’re still undefeated in league play. We’ve got three wins and a draw. And we have what is arguably the best team in the league coming in this weekend to play on Sunday,” UDA program director Jeff Thompson said.

East Valley United Pro finished second overall last season in the UPSL, a professional soccer development league in the United States that includes more than 300 teams nationally. 

UDA@NMSU started its current season in August and most recently prevailed against Arizona’s Barca Residency Academy USA last week.

“We had almost 400 fans in the stands, and that was a great atmosphere,” Thompson said of the Oct. 8 match. “We ended up winning that game 3 to 2, and we’d love to replicate it for the game that’s coming up on Sunday.” 
A win on Sunday would put UDA@NMSU at the top of the league table, Thompson added.
“That would put us in a really good position to get into the top four for the playoffs, which start the first week in December,” he said. 

NMSU and UDA teamed up in 2019 to create a developmental men’s soccer program. The program – UDA’s first in the U.S. – has 35 students, all of whom are seeking degrees at NMSU or Doña Ana Community College. 
UDA’s mission is to provide student-athletes with an internationally recognized university degree, a developmental soccer experience and an opportunity for multiple pathways in their chosen career within a fully integrated university experience.
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Taking On A New Academic Year + Support This Term

9/21/2021

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Welcome to a new academic year! We are thrilled to be welcoming so many students from around the world to the UDA family. We are excited to see what our students will accomplish this term and we can't wait to share those successes with you!
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As students begin to delve into the semester, they might need some advice along the way. Our support staff are here to answer all questions students may have while they train and play in a UDA academy.

​As our second and third year students are beginning to consider where their degree can take them, that's where we come in! Our Dream Maker Program allows second and third year students to connect with companies that match their skills and aspirations in order to aid them in discovering their passions.
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Our Dream Maker Program allows second and third year students to develop a professional portfolio that showcases their academic interests, passions, and skills. We then share this portfolio with companies that match the student's skills and aspirations in order to aid them in discovering a future career. We want to ensure that our graduating students discover a field they are interested in that then leads to a purposeful life. 
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While talk of next career steps can be daunting, our partner career coach, Nadia Ibrahim-Taney of Beyond Discovery Coaching makes navigating and leveraging a university degree manageable. Nadia's first-hand knowledge of how to operationalize a degree in the job market and is here to help our UDA students thrive. 

Before the new academic year gets into full swing, We'd also like to welcome our student-athletes who have returned to their on-campus abodes or those who are just joining a UDA program and are beginning their studies and training at New Mexico State University, the University of Chester and the University of Gloucestershire. ​

Get to Know some of our players!

As our Academy students are settling in, we wanted to take the opportunity to get to know some of players on a more personal level!
Meet Carlos Ramirez from Greeley, Colorado who will be joining the New Mexico State University Academy. ​
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Do you have any hobbies?
Playing video games, working out, and listening to music.

Favorite pro team/player?
My favorite player is Ronaldo.

Dream job?
Being able to be a pro-soccer player, or traveling and getting to study and/or help those in other cultures.

Favorite place you've ever  visited?
My favorite place I’ve visited was Las Vegas, Nevada. Lots of attractions!
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If you could event a holiday, what would you pick?
I would invent a traditions holiday where you celebrate and get to show off your culture and traditions.
Meet Joshua Edlemann from Michigan who will be joining the University of Gloucestershire Academy. 
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Do you have any hobbies?
I love to walk in the forest and enjoy the outdoors.

Favorite pro team/player?
My favorite team is FC Bayern Munich

Favorite place you've ever visited?
My favorite place I've visited was Stuttgart, Germany

Dream Job?
My dream job is to work for Audi.

If you could event a holiday, what would you pick?
National bacon day!
Meet Reed Johnson who will be joining the University of Chester Academy.
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Do you have any hobbies?
I love to cook when I can as well as find and try all sorts of restaurants and cuisines.

Favorite pro team/player?
Professional team has to be Manchester United and Wayne Rooney. 

Favorite place you've ever visited?
Favorite place I've ever visited would be the Seychelles. 

Dream Job?
Dream Job would either be a lead project manager in any of the top software companies in Europe or back in the US. 

If you could event a holiday, what would you pick?
A mini holiday in the winter to go out and celebrate with friends and family after Christmas and before New Years. ​

Want to learn more?

View what each of our soccer academies have to offer.
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Things to do in Las Cruces!

9/19/2021

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NMSU offers a wide variety of student activities in the beautiful southwest region of the U.S. Nestled within the Organ mountains of Las Cruces, a vibrant and history-rich community, NMSU has a calendar chock-full of events.  ​
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Charanjyot "Cj" singh details his recruitment experience in uda's nmsu program

9/13/2021

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"I was getting emails from other soccer clubs and associations, and I signed UDA as one of them and it was different — they give the game a different approach, a year round soccer. You can play soccer at NMSU, which has worked for me because I live in New Mexico. I also wanted to go to a university nearby to receive in- state tuition. That's how I found out about UDA. So I went to one of their trials in Texas, and I ended up liking it a lot.

UDA’s recruitment process was also really good. They gave me a different approach than other soccer camps that I've been to, and told me to play how I needed to. I felt very welcomed from the start.
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I'm also excited for college. I'm going to be living in a dorm, and I’m looking forward to a normal college experience, such as meeting new people and moving ahead. UDA has also given me the option to study here for two years and then study at the University of Chester in England, and I am leaning more towards that option. I don’t want to move right away because I have family here. For now, I’m planning to go with the flow and focus on school and soccer." ​
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Coach Reilly answers questions about recruitment at uda

9/13/2021

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How does uda prepare student athletes for university?

“We spend a lot of time in preparation before our students go to college. First, we introduce them to the program and share our expectations. We also invite them to an ID camp where they get to meet us one-on-one in person. Then, we invite them to an orientation where our UK staff come over to our US staff to ensure that students and staff are at the same place for the weekend. In this way, the first stage of the preparation is in the US. We also have a strong support network in the UK — from the coaching staff to the university — to guide students through their programs. As students come to the end of their careers, we hold two events. The first one is at the start, which is the Dream Maker program. The other event is a series called Life After UDA where we talk about visa process as well as soccer and career opportunities. In this way, we are involved in helping our students navigate their college life before they get there, once there, and help them figure out what they are going to do after.” 
"Typically, American students will go through three to four months of training, but with UDA, they will train for nine months of the year. The students also play more games — we guarantee our student athletes 25 to 30 games." 
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-Seamus Reilly, 
Director of Recruitment 
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What are the advantages of pursuing higher education through uda?

“One of the biggest advantages for a player to pursue a program through UDA is the longevity of the training seasons. Typically, American students will go three to four months in training, but with UDA, they will train for nine months of the year. The students also play more games — we guarantee them 25 to 30 games. In addition to playing 25 to 30 games, the students are also going to be coached by professionals that have played in professional games, and now have coached in the professional game. Players gain three crucial benefits: longer playing, longer training, and the guidance of qualified professionals.” 

what are you looking for in players?

“We want to make sure our students complete the course, so we’re looking for students who are in good academic standing. We’re also looking for students with good character — honesty and reliability. We also want our players to be able to think critically so that they can solve problems without help. We have played with very technical players who have good mechanics, and are highly skilled, and that is usually what I look for in our potential players.” 

What advice do you have for those who are considering applying to a uda program?

“Research the programs. Do as much research as you can on the potential programs; make it a job to research the program and your college opportunities.”

how do you help students plan their academic life?

“We first ask students what they think would fall in line with their career goals. We also ask them to think about the cost: whether the program is affordable. Finally, we advise them to find a program that can go side-by-side with their soccer and academic career.” 
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Connecting With The Las Cruces Community in Sisbarro Park

8/28/2021

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Last year, UDA NMSU collaborated with the NMSU Office for Student Success to create a developmental youth soccer program to expand their recreation portfolio within the state of New Mexico.

As part of that collaboration, UDA has started a community outreach program in Sisbarro Park. ​
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"UDA has brought 35 students to NMSU who wouldn’t have otherwise been here. They are contributing to our “Aggie Life” and offering local soccer games with semi-pro teams," stated Derek Dictson, Vice President of Advancement and President of Advancement at the NMSU Foundation. 

"As part of our Local, State and Regional Outreach we hosted the New Mexico Youth Soccer Association (NMYSA) in Las Cruces for one of their Regional Olympic Development Program Identification Camps that also took place at Sisbarro Park. The event was a big success, and [NMYSA] appreciated the opportunity to be on campus on a good playing surface," continued Dictson.
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"This has been a wonderful collaboration ... thank you again for all that you do for NMSU and Las Cruces!" Dictson remarked. 

We look forward to our continued relationships with the Las Cruces community and the NMSU as we expand the local soccer opportunities available. 
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NeW SeASON, NEW FACES

8/12/2021

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As another season and school term approaches, the excitement of welcoming new student athletes to the UDA Academy at New Mexico State University heightens. This season we are pleased to welcome 25 first year students to the NMSU Academy. 

We are even more excited that our student athletes will have the chance to live on campus and experience what it's like to be a student in the beautiful city of Las Cruces.

Our mission is to change lives through education, and we believe that through New Mexico State's campus, academic programs faculty and outstanding facilities will allow our student athletes to not only live our mission, but exceed their goals.
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As the new term approaches, our goal remains the same - to help student athletes find a program in which they can study, live and thrive. For incoming recruit Solomon Moss from Peoria, AZ we believe we have done just that, "what drew me to UDA at New Mexico State University was the fact that I get to train nine months out of the year and hope to improve my game with the team" stated Moss.

In addition to playing football year round, our student athletes will gain the skills they need to be successful off the pitch while studying at New Mexico State.
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Head Coach, Tahlon Drake reflects on what student athletes can expect at the UDA NMSU program, "The main difference between UDA and a regular university soccer program is the all year training. So when someone asks what will the student athlete be benefiting from the program, my response is simple - development."
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The UDA Academy at NMSU is heading into their second season in Las Cruces and the first on their brand new pitch! After a last season filled with uncertainty, Drake is confident this year will be successful. "sudden pandemic induced restrictions caused the team difficulties which we were able to overcome. Through all adversity the boys showed character! That said character is how we will define ourselves moving forward," he stated.
There is a lot to look forward to beginning this fall and welcoming a new set of parents and students to the UDA family is just one of them. Drake notes that he is excited to meet the incoming student athletes and keep building connections with those returning. "I'm looking forward to getting to know the new group of players coming in. What makes them tick, how are they motivated and what their goals and dreams outside of soccer are."
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Amidst the busyness of a new term, our liaison officer, Alexis Mendoza will be there for each student, equipped with the ability to help as everyone gets settled and prepare for a successful year both on and off the pitch. We are excited to see our student athletes thrive at the UDA NMSU academy!
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Interested in learning more?

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FALL SCHEDULE POSTED!

8/9/2021

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​Here's a start to our fall schedule! We will still be adding the total UPSL schedule, as well as a Home/Home series with NM United Academy and up to 3 additional matches vs El Paso Locomotive Academy.
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UPCOMING WEBINARS

3/29/2021

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Find out more about the UDA Soccer program at New Mexico State University. Click here to access upcoming webinar dates!
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