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When I begin to write this post, it is January 11th, which means I have two and a half months until I depart for Uruguay. It is impossible to wrap my head around this shrinking timeline despite how much I talk about it. I feel so out of control as I frantically organize my weekly work schedule around sporadic social gatherings. Little energy remains for pre-departure tasks, so should I spend my free time contemplating the present or the future?
There does not seem to be a perfect ratio. However, to soften the breathtaking blows of culture shock and physical distance, I am beginning my mental transition early. As a type A planner, I already curated a checklist with sub-checklists of purchases, forms, and tasks. My parents push me to progressively empty my bedroom in Duluth of unnecessary loads: out-of-season clothes, books, wallhangings, etc. Soon, my life will once again be reduced to boxes and bags to be reorganized in a new way, for my new destination.
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This blog, post, all related accounts are not an official Department of State publication, and that the views and information presented are the Grantee’s and do not represent the Fulbright Program, ECA, the Post, Fulbright Commission, or the host country’s government or institutions.
. . .Welcome, Fulbright applicants! You are about to embark on an extensive application process that (hopefully) will lead you on your next international adventure! The deadline is approaching in a few short months (October 10th, 2023)!
(I forgot to mention: it is free to apply to Fulbright. . .yippee!). I hope this post provides reassurance and guidance throughout the turbulent next few months of preparation, submission, and anticipation. I am a grantee/finalist for a Fulbright ETA scholarship to Uruguay. To view a timeline of my application process, scroll down to the end of this post. Please note, I am sharing this guide from an ETA (English Teaching Assistantship) perspective; therefore, the recommendations on essays and application requirements are geared towards an ETA grant. |
AuthorMeghan Hesterman (she/her) is an aspiring educator, storyteller, and traveler. Through regular posts and commentary, she candidly reflects on her evolution as an educator and young adult. Categories
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