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.
“Campus Life” Presentation @FEAC-EducationUSA
On December 12, the EducationUSA-affiliated Fulbright Educational Advising Center hosted a talk on campus life, in which our guest speakers were U.S. undergraduate students Sarah Hickman (Middle Tennessee State University) and Andrew Tuider (University of Illinois at Chicago), currently interning at the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, and our very own Fulbright English Teaching Assistant James Wilson, a graduate of Southern Methodist University.
Our guests addressed a variety of topics, ranging from the liberal arts model to the myriad activities and clubs on offer in a U.S. campus. Participants in the event, mainly Romanian high school students and undergraduates, were happy to learn more about the U.S. education system and campus life, as well as about U.S. culture in general, and had a lot of questions. While the high schoolers were more interested in the application process and tips on what would make them competitive applicants to a U.S. university, Romanian undergraduate students were keen to explore differences between the U.S. and European higher education system and happy to answer, in turn, their U.S. peers’ questions. The resulting conversation was highly engaging and informative for all parties.
Many thanks to Sarah, Andrew and James for kindly agreeing to participate in this event!