What good happens when two worlds collide? Opportunities for faculty and administrator growth in transformational study abroad partnerships – Celia Ann Evans – Russia 2012
2012 and Fulbright started me on a journey that altered my perceptions, teaching practice, and trajectory. This is a story told by me and some of my Russian Colleagues with whom I have shared a 6-year collaborative partnership through developing and teaching 2 upper division courses in English at Lomonosov MSU Biological Field Stations. How […]
Strong Heart Of Glass – Michael Janis – United Kingdom 2012
The University of Sunderland is home to the National Glass Centre in the UK, as well as the Institute for International Research in Glass (IIRG). As a glass artist, this was exactly where I wanted to do my Fulbright Fellowship. Artist and studio mate Tim Tate was also a recipient of a Fulbright Specialist award, […]
The Year of Salt and Honey – Nancy Bartley – Bulgaria 2012
As I began my Fulbright in Bulgaria, I carried the weight of grief. My father had unexpectedly died only a month before and I arrived at the airport with no one to greet. I even went to the wrong hotel. I didn’t understand the Cyrillic alphabet, couldn’t read street signs or menus – and ate […]
Fulbright in China: A Transformative Experience – Pat Munday – China 2012 & 2017
Academic exchange as exemplified by the Fulbright Program is fundamental to promoting better global relations. This is especially important for the two superpowers of China and the United States. My first real understanding of Chinese culture came through my friendship with Chinese students as a graduate student in the 1980s. When one of my friends […]
A Time of Discovery and Growth – Frederick (Jerry) Streets – South Africa 2008, 2010, and 2012
The opportunity to travel through out the beautiful and fascinating country of South Africa to do research, study, and teach at the University of Pretoria and the University of the Free State contributed to my personal and professional growth as a clinical social worker and pastoral theologian. While I was there, I was able to […]
Global Education: Creating and performing with 12’ Giant Puppets of Historical Personalities in two countries – Carol Sterling – Uganda 2012 & India 2015
One of the most gratifying experiences and fondest memory I have had as a Fulbright Specialist working in Uganda and India was to teach my undergraduate and graduate education students how to construct and perform with 12’ Giant Puppets that celebrated historically important people in their respective cultures. This highly motivating and engaging technique focused […]
Learning, Sharing and Socializing – Irma M. Olmedo – Spain 2012
As I progressed in my profession, my teaching and research were strengthened by a variety of experiences. As a senior scholar at my university in the United States, I was able to secure research grants for my work and use my ongoing research to enhance my teaching. How wonderful it would be to do both […]
My Fulbright Mission Adventure – Ruhul Kuddus – Bangladesh 2011
I had an opportunity to serve as a US Fulbright Scholar in Bangladesh (2011-12). I was stationed at the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. I initially planned to teach some advanced courses in molecular biology and conduct some research to develop molecular probes to identify common bacterial pathogens […]