Romanian Alumni Stories
"The basic question in finance is: "Do you like pizza or pasta?"The answer is "there is no answer to that question". The correct question should be: "Do you like pasta or Chinese noodles?"."
"Grad school in the US and my Fulbright experience were a big risk, but I am convinced that in 50 years from now, I will look fondly at my commencement pictures and realize that they influenced my life beyond my wildest expectations."
"This is an opportunity more Romanian researchers should have. Our national system may then benefit greatly from such an experience – providing our system will get 'healthier,' as it has to, i.e. to achieve the 'scientific meritocracy' needed in order to have a significance in the international academic community and for the national effort of development."
"I will be first to admit that Fulbright is a magic word and a way to feel empowered. But I also realize that Fulbright is more than a new 'identity' to be proud of: it is a great responsibility and a framework that encourages you to do creative work. Being a Fulbrighter is a duty to question yourself, who you are, what is 'that thing' you could do as the highest of your potential, and how can you contribute to others' lives."
"Yet, the Fulbright universe does not mean only academic involvement. And probably this is one of the reasons this program is so fulfilling! I am the only Romanian International Student on campus, and this brings new feelings to me as well as a sense of national identity one rarely experiences when in Romania."
"Fulbright and UNC have given me the unique opportunity to study in one of the top journalism schools in the world. Taking part in a revolutionary multimedia program has allowed me to not only acquire extremely useful skills and knowledge in class, but also to work on projects such as News 21, a Carnegie-Knight initiative promoting new forms of journalism."
"Brandeis turned out to be an extraordinary institution that tirelessly promotes the spirit of community and cooperation across ethnic, national or gender lines; the openness of both the faculty and students and the willingness to permanently assist and encourage productive debates has made me cherish every moment of my stay."
"Today I believe that the academic experience at NYFA was the most prominent in my whole life. Not only that it broadened my horizon, but it also took my insight on filmmaking to a new level. It elevated my mind. It showed what beautiful things can be done with my craft."
"The Harvard Law School LLM program was so much more than just a chance to learn about the rules and functioning of the US legal system; it was a unique opportunity to interact with US law students and famous US scholars and practitioners in a vibrant, restless and demanding academic environment."
"My Fulbright experience meant literally the chance to dive into a sweeping swirl of information and experience, into a most intricate maze of culture and science and civilization, all of which Yale University and Princeton University can provide the researcher with."