Every year, 600 colleges and universities submit applications for Fulbright fellowships. When the Chronicle of Higher Education published the program’s list of top producers this fall, Colgate tied for eighth place among bachelor’s institutions.
In 2010-2011, seven Colgate alumni joined almost 1,700 scholars, artists and young professionals in the State Department’s prestigious foreign exchange initiative, which dates back to 1946.
Victor Chiapaikeo ’10 — As an English teaching assistant in Indonesia, Chiapaikeo is engaging secondary-level students through lesson plans that incorporate language acquisition and cultural exchange.
Jessica Chow ’09 — Chow’s project, “Voices from the War of Resistance,” involves interviewing Chinese survivors of the World War II era to create documentary films that highlight the lifelong impact of war.
Max Counter ’10 — Counter is creating a learning environment in which Colombian university students can advance their English language skills through engaged conversation and critical thinking exercises.
Matt Geduldig ’10 — While participating in the intensive cultural experience of a Korean homestay, Geduldig is helping Korean students learn about the language and the culture of the United States.
Julia Quintanilla ’10 — Quintanilla is a language-learning assistant within Mexico’s public education system, engaging students in classroom activities to build English skills. She also plans to volunteer as an art educator in a local gallery, museum, or community center.
Alison Wohlers ’10 — Wohlers is studying the effects of globalization on Moroccan identity through the manifestations of colonialism and the creation and legacy of dualistic cities. She is traveling throughout Morocco to conduct historical research and interview residents.
Tara Woods ’10 — Woods is assisting in the teaching of English and American studies to German school students. Cross-cultural understanding will be at the center of her Fulbright year as she provides an accurate representation of American history and culture to the students.
“We are very proud of each of our Fulbright scholars,” said Ann Landstrom, assistant dean and director of the Office of National Fellowships and Scholarships. “Their hard work has made them ambassadors for our country and for the Colgate experience.”
Visit www.colgate.edu/fellowships for information on past Fulbright recipients and the national fellowship award application process.