Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program Edition
Luke, a recent Alma College graduate in Michigan, assists with English teaching at SMAS Nurul Ilmi Padang Sidimpuan, North Sumatra, as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA). With degrees in philosophy and history, Luke’s Alma College journey was marked by his role as the student congress president. He extended his reach to Sierra Leone, volunteering.. Read More.
Tessa is a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, receiving degrees in both community, environment, & development as well as global & international studies, graduating from The Schreyer Honors College, magna cum laude and student marshal. As a research associate at Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development since 2016, Tessa worked on.. Read More.
Sophia is a recent graduate of Villanova University in Pennslyvania where she studied history and peace & justice. Throughout college, Sophia enjoyed her time with the surrounding community of Philadelphia where she served as a tutor and teacher’s assistant in the Philadelphia School District. At Villanova, she co-founded a speaker series that engaged in stories.. Read More.
Shanze graduated from Brown University with a degree in ethnic studies and biology. She is passionate about cross-cultural education, and looks forward to exploring the intersection of religion, gender, and culture in Indonesia. For the Fulbright ETA program, she will be in East Java where she will co-teach at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 in Kota.. Read More.
Shannon graduated from the University of Florida in 2019 with bachelor’s degrees in economics and political science with minors in international development and nonprofit leadership. Some of her most memorable undergraduate experiences include tutoring ESOL students at local high schools, teaching English to international students at her university and studying abroad in India and Belgium… Read More.
Said recently graduated from the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. His interest in the Indonesia ETA position stems from his passion to mentor first-generation and immigrant students. Said has particularly served his refugee immigrant community in Columbus, Ohio through many English lessons. Said is excited to form meaningful connections with the.. Read More.
Nicholas is a recent graduate from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. He earned a degree in sociology and anthropology, and also studied global development studies and Japanese. While in school he enrolled in a year of studying Bahasa Indonesia and also participated in a three-week anthropological field school to Jakarta and Yogyakarta.. Read More.
Nate graduated from Gettysburg College in 2017 with a dual degree in international affairs and political science. During college, he co-taught ESL classes – an activity he continued to pursue outside of work in the Washington DC area. Nate also studied abroad in Nepal which spurred his interest in diplomacy and international development. During the.. Read More.
Nathan graduated from Grove City College in 2016 as a history major with a minor in legal studies. He is a current graduate student at the School for Conflict Analysis & Resolution (S-CAR) at George Mason University, where his academic interests include peacebuilding, education, religion, and diplomacy. Having spent most of his life in rural.. Read More.
Natasha graduated from Pomona College with a bachelor’s degree in English. While at Pomona she worked at the Writing Center, collaborating with students on written and oral projects, which fostered her love of working with students and writing. She also served as VP of operations for the Pomona Student Union, a group on campus that.. Read More.
