Alumni Voices

"My exchange program sowed the seed of school counseling in me, helping me connect globally and bring hope to many students."

"My experience helped broaden my knowledge in getting to learn new trends in education, learn the cultural diversity of the United States, and that of other educators from different countries. I am a better version of myself than when I left the shores of Ghana."

"For me, being a Fulbright Teacher goes beyond acquiring pedagogical strategies or attending academic seminars. It is about fostering global understanding through education and promoting cultural exchange within our teaching practices."

"Fulbright made me think globally. It impacted the way I viewed things before. Now I believe there are many right ways to do things, not just the one I know."

"Being a Fulbright Teacher for four and a half months in Syracuse was an unforgettable experience that helped me change my perception of the world and return to my country with much more knowledge than I had anticipated."

"Teaching about Türkiye in an American school, I felt not only like an English teacher, but also a cultural ambassador."

"We've become changemakers. We were a piece of a big puzzle, not knowing our full capability. The Fulbright journey helped us find one another to solve the puzzle."