English Teaching Award – Taiwan

Next year, I will participate in the Fulbright Taiwan English Teaching Assistantship program at an elementary school in New Taipei. I am eager to facilitate intercultural understanding in the classroom and celebrate our diverse cultures through interactive lessons and community engagement. Outside of the classroom, I will volunteer with a local sustainability nonprofit in Zhongjiao Bay focused on preserving the coastal area and fostering environmental awareness within the Jinshan community. I am also excited to improve my Mandarin and to frequent the night markets!

English Teaching Award – Ecuador

For my Fulbright year, I will be teaching English to university students. Outside of teaching, I plan on working with R4V, a nonprofit serving Venezuelan refugees, and continue my research on the intersections between cocaine trafficking and migratory flows in the region. I am looking forward to exploring all the beauty Ecuador has to offer and reconnecting with friends and my host family from my junior year abroad in Quito.

Open Study/Research Award –  United Kingdom 

I will pursue a Master of Letters in Classical Studies at St. Andrews where I will research Greek perceptions of bilingual people before and after the rise of Rome. I intend to integrate literature, archaeology, and linguistics to understand the difference between perception and reality for bilingual Greeks. In Scotland, I hope to draw comparisons between modern language death and ancient linguistic discrimination through ethnographic research.

English Teaching Award – Spain

I will be heading to the Canary Islands as an English Teaching Assistant! Using what I learned from my educational classes at Tulane, I plan to incorporate social emotional learning as a tool to help my students connect with each other in English. In my free time, I am excited to explore the endless outdoor activities that the islands offer, as well as improving my Spanish through joining the local community! 

Open Study/Research Award –  Vietnam 

I am excited to conduct public health research at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Hanoi, Vietnam. My project will investigate the financial costs of improper antibiotic use—a  common practice in Vietnam and a significant driver of antimicrobial resistance. In addition to my research, I plan to volunteer with local women’s rights organizations to support survivors of domestic violence in achieving financial independence.

Open Study/Research Award –  Chile

At the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, I will explore the powerful relationship between memory and music regarding second language acquisition. Using EEG (electroencephalogram) technology to visualize the brain’s electrical activity, I will analyze the brainwave synchronization of bilingual and monolingual participants to music and language. With this information, I will assess participants’ memory to determine if there is a connection between bilingualism and an improved memory capacity. Determining the role music plays in second language acquisition will also support improved foreign language teaching methodologies, creating the opportunity for an even more interconnected world.

Open Study/Research Award –  Latvia 

My Fulbright project examines the political ramifications of media coverage surrounding a recent Latvian immigration amendment requiring Russian Federation citizens (RFCs) to demonstrate loyalty through language and residency tests. I will analyze both English and Latvian media sources alongside constitutional and immigration-related legal texts to investigate how rhetoric has shaped public perception of RFCs and influenced policy decisions. This research will be conducted at the Riga Graduate School of Law and supplemented by interviews with legal scholars, policymakers, and potentially RFCs. In parallel, I will volunteer weekly at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church and Dzīvības ēdiens ("Food For Life") to engage with local communities and gain grassroots perspectives.

English Teaching Award – Zambia

As a Fulbright ETA, I will support professors and educators in developing English language curriculum and lead lessons and extracurriculars that explore aspects of American culture. I aim to create a learning environment that encourages cross-cultural exchange and critical thinking. Throughout the year, I hope to emphasize the value of a biopsychosocial approach to well-being by fostering conversations about how social, psychological, and physical factors shape everyday experiences.

English Teaching Award – Bulgaria

I plan to take advantage of this amazing scholarship by leveraging the resources in Bulgaria to serve as both an ETA and debate coach for a specialized language school in Vidin. I also plan to take on a leadership role for Bulgaria's national speech and debate tournament.

English Teaching Award – Brazil

As a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Brazil, I’ll be supporting English instruction at a teacher's college and building meaningful connections through cultural exchange. I plan to bring a student-centered approach to the classroom, shaped by my background in educational development and language learning. Outside of class, I’m organizing a community project called “Cultural Karaoke,” where students can practice English through music in a fun, low pressure setting. This experience will help shape my path toward a career in education policy, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Open Study/Research Award –  Serbia 

I will be conducting lung cancer research at the University Clinical Center of Serbia in Belgrade. Serbia has some of the highest smoking and lung cancer rates in the world. My project will be focused on determining how demographics, smoking exposure, sociocultural factors, and various treatment options are associated with survival among lung cancer patients. I will be mentored by Dr. Dragana Maric, the chair of the Department of Thoracic Oncology at the Clinical Center.