Romania took hold of my heart in 2015 and since then has consumed my mind and soul. As with any genuine commitment, my relationship with this beautiful, complex country has grown and deepened over time as I have learned of its many tragedies, as well as its many triumphs. I have surrendered myself to Romania. [...] As I continue my Romanian journey, I marvel over the resiliency and fortitude of the people. I am fortunate to have developed close relationships, familial in many ways, with many Romanians. And I am eternally grateful to have been granted a Fulbright and honored to become part of this amazing community.
Essay Writing Workshop for Fulbright/Graduate School Applicants
On Thursday, March 5, the Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission hosted the workshop titled “Making Your Way to U.S. Admission: Essay Writing Approaches for Graduates,” coordinated by Dr. Alexandra Tipei, McGill University, U.S. Fulbright Scholar Grantee.
During the workshop, which lasted over an hour, Dr. Tipei provided the participants– mainly prospective Fulbright applicants – with useful tips on how to approach the two essays, as well as best practices for steering clear of plagiarism. The participants also received valuable advice on how to present more effectively their study/research objectives and demonstrate the professional, personal, and social qualities which would make a Romanian applicant a good fit for the Fulbright Program, as well as an attractive international applicant to a US university.
Excerpts of essays belonging to former successful applicants were also discussed, enabling the audience to identify the more effective ways of conveying expertise and making a strong case for oneself.
Our guest speaker also encouraged the participants to start searching for programs fitting their profile, as prioritizing and narrowing down university options can be an important step in crafting well-defined study or research plans.
Many thanks to Dr. Tipei for graciously agreeing to coordinate this event!