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.
In-Person Meeting with U.S. Fulbrighters
From April 13 to April 15, the Romanian-U.S. Fulbright Commission organized a meeting with (almost all) the U.S. Fulbrighters currently teaching and/or conducting research in Romania. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this was the first time after the Orientation in October 2021 when the entire group was brought together in person. Only this time we were also joined by the U.S. Scholars who arrived in Romania in the second semester and by several U.S. grantees displaced from Moldova, who are continuing their grants in Bucharest.
The U.S. Fulbright Students, Scholars, and ETAs had the opportunity to visit Peleș and Pelișor Castles, to learn about the art of producing sparkling wine in Azuga, and to hear about George Enescu’s impressive life and music at his Memorial House in Sinaia. But most importantly, this gathering was a great opportunity to exchange opinions and experiences, of sharing and reconnecting in a manner almost forgotten after the long Covid years.
It was wonderful to see everyone and to hear all the exciting things the Fulbrighters are doing during their time in Romania!
More photos are available on the Commission’s Facebook page.