WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FULBRIGHT ETA Training Workshop 30|Sept|2013
My Experience
My Experience
Challenges
• Personnel changes • English exam • Expectations of different professors • Different concepts of time • Lack of student interest
Challenges
Expectations
• Expectations that have been met • Expectations that haven’t been met
Study Abroad vs. Fulbright ETA
Study Abroad vs. Fulbright ETA
Study Abroad vs. Fulbright ETA
Workplace Culture
• Hierarchy/Bureaucracy • Time • Emphasis on social aspects
The Whole Experience
• In the university • Social project • Cultural exchange
In the University
Conversation Clubs Study Abroad Opportunities Other Classes
Social Project • RELO Andes • Be Persistent
Cultural Exchange
Tips
• Cut yourself some slack • Find someone to debrief over beerseers • Host Thanksgiving • Laugh at yourself
Questions?
GRACIAS.
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