Grantee Stories Edition
04 May 2022
Fulbright Scholar, Indonesia Native Graduating from UCF with Degree in TESOL
Pontianak, Indonesia, native Endah Setya Ningsih has always had a passion for teaching others. After completing her undergraduate degree in English language education in teacher training and education faculty at Universitas Tanjungpura, she wanted to broaden her horizons and learn new teaching methods in an international community. Her interest in teaching English led her to pursue various educational exchange programs in the United States… Read More.
26 Mar 2022
Menjelajahi Keindahan Alam di Colorado, USA #GlobalUGRAD
Hai, namaku Dani Saputra. Hanya seorang anak biasa dari ujung Kalimantan, namun memiliki mimpi untuk dapat berkuliah dan menjelajahi benua Amerika. Aku merupakan seorang mahasiswa di Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak, dengan bidang studi Akuakultur (Budidaya Perairan). Pada masa pandemi Covid-19, mimpi ku untuk dapat mendapat kesempatan pertukaran pelajar sirna. Namun tanpa sengaja di tahun 2020… Read More.
14 Mar 2022
Sehat dan Bahagia dengan Wellness Support dari Kampus
Perkenalkan saya Laras, penerima beasiswa Fulbright pada program SJD di School of Law, University of Pittsburgh. Ini kali kedua saya ke Amerika Serikat, sebelumnya saya menempuh studi master di University of Washington, Seattle-the opposite coast. Rasa bangga dan senang bertambah karena sekarang saya adalah Fulbrighter… Read More.
24 Feb 2022
You are not dreaming! You can: Mengajar dan Belajar di Universitas Ivy League
Pernahkah sahabat Indonesia Mengglobal membayangkan bagaimana rasanya mendapatkan kesempatan emas untuk menjadi mahasiswa sekaligus asisten pengajar di salah satu universitas paling bergengsi di Amerika Serikat? Dalam artikel ini, kontributor kami, Irma Fitriani, berbagi inspirasi lewat cerita perjuangannya memperoleh beasiswa Fulbright jalur FLTA… Read More.
29 Sep 2021
Despite this experience, I definitely still had a lot to learn. Most of my colleagues were from Jawa Barat, so my understanding of Indonesian culture and language was limited to this one regional perspective. Additionally, I knew that Indonesia had the largest Muslim population in the world, so I assumed that religion, and more specifically, Islam, would be quite consequential in daily life. While this is true to an extent, I gained a much more nuanced perspective on religion and its impact in Indonesia through my time as an ETA. Read More.
27 Sep 2021
Visiting scholar renews connections to IU
Senny Suzanna Alwasilah may be studying at the IU School of Education as a visiting scholar with a Fulbright scholarship, but her connections to the school go back many years. Alwasilah chose to return to the School of Education because of its leading performance in education – and because her late husband enjoyed studying here. Adeng Chaedar Alwasilah earned his master’s in 1985 and his Ph.D. in 1991 from the School of Education. Read More.
23 Sep 2021
Ms. Dona & Alex Bue: Indonesia and America are Similar
Hi/Hello, I am Sari Maidona, an English teacher. In 2018, I taught English together with Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Alex Bue at SMAN 11 Padang. I am also an alumna of Fulbright DAI 2019. Read More.
16 Sep 2021
Indonesia in the eyes of US Fulbright Scholars
To celebrate 70th Anniversary of US Fulbright Program, AMINEF recently asked some of US Fulbright Scholars to Indonesia. We asked Fulbright Scholars Dr. Ana Otero, Dr. Allen Price, Dr. Yashwant Pathak, and Dr. Andrew Henderson on how the Fulbright Program has shaped their perception of Indonesia. Their experience shows that Fulbright has indeed tightened the bonds between the people of the United States and Indonesia! Read More.
09 Sep 2021
#LanguageLearning Part 1: Strengthening English Language Proficiency to Bridge the Digital Divide
Learning during a pandemic presents a wealth of opportunities and obstacles. Although virtual learning has been around since before the pandemic, increased virtual learning opportunities have led to innovations in online teaching and allowed students to connect with materials in new and exciting ways. However, remote education also has some challenges. In particular, some students find it more difficult to participate and engage in virtual classrooms because they lack the resources necessary to participate, such as a computer or a stable internet connection. Read More.
17 Jul 2021
Pasca Principal Candidacy Fulbright: Dari Tes GRE hingga Persiapan Keberangkatan ke Kampus Impian
Pada tanggal 23 Juli 2020, saya melaksanakan interview beasiswa Fulbright secara daring yang cukup menegangkan. Bagamana tidak, hari itu merupakan kali pertama bagi saya lulus sampai tahap ini setelah melalui banyak kegagalan di proses seleksi awal berbagai jenis beasiswa. Pada saat interview yang berlangsung sekitar 45 menit tersebut, saya mampu menjawab semua pertanyaan dengan lancar. Sekitar dua bulan kemudian, atau pada 8 September 2020, saya mendapat sebuah email yang menyatakan bahwa saya lulus dan ditetapkan sebagai Principal Candidate beasiswa Fulbright 2021. Read More.
