Romanian Alumni Stories
"The Fulbright experience pushed me to listen more deeply, to reflect more honestly, and to lead with empathy. It reminded me that good teaching doesn’t happen in isolation—it grows through collaboration, connection, and shared purpose. I returned home with a renewed sense of purpose, confident in my ability to foster connections, encourage dialogue, and positively impact my students and community."
"When I found out I had been selected for the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program in Florida, I knew I was about to embark on a life-changing adventure. What I didn’t expect was how deeply it would impact me—as a teacher, a learner, and a global citizen."
"At Harvard, fulfillment came not only from having an incomparable platform for intellectual growth, but also from being part of a nurturing community dedicated to making me feel integrated and heard. [...] I will be forever grateful to Professor Allen, my colleagues at Harvard, and the Fulbright program for making this experience possible."
"My Fulbright experience in Pennsylvania bore colorful and rich fruits of a scientific and cultural nature. The region is rife with Eastern European cultural heritage and was once the workshop and the powerhouse of America. This research visit enabled me to delve further into the fascinating world of microbial biominerals and to establish numerous connections with prestigious American scientists."
"For me, Fulbright came as a challenge for finding new ways of exploring development opportunities in an academic context I had always admired without having the chance to experience it. I started the application journey with little hopes for success, but Fulbright ended up being the most accomplishing program I have ever attended. Looking back, I feel like I can say the Fulbright Program was the period I felt I truly experienced an accelerated personal and professional growth."
"The Fulbright experience is truly life-changing. The values and perspectives I gained will stay with me forever. The nine months passed quickly and it felt like an intense boot camp, both professionally and personally."
"Being selected as a Fulbright Student has been an incredible honor and a truly life-changing experience. During my time at the State University of New York at Albany, I had the opportunity to learn from outstanding faculty and gain knowledge and skills that I am excited to bring back to Romania’s public health system."
My Fulbright experience at UW Madison, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, in the field of animal welfare has profoundly changed my life. I am deeply grateful to my colleagues and PI for their unwavering support and guidance throughout this journey. Their expertise and encouragement have enriched my learning and research experience beyond measure.
"It is about conveying messages, people, and ways for new learning to become possible. It is about a collective resultant and a meaningful community of learning, where diversity accelerates everything, bringing individual projects and work to places where imagining future(s) is possible."
"The Fulbright experience broadened my perspectives and offered valuable insights and connections for my future academic pursuits. Moreover, it inspired ideas that I intend to implement at my university."