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MinaiMinai
Joined: 29 Apr 2006
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 Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 10:05 pm Post subject: Fulbright- English Teaching Assistantships? |
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For the U.S. citizens on the board- I was wondering if any of you are familiar with the fulbright program through the U.S. Department of State? Apparently, the program focuses on international exchange through offering grants, and one of the things offered is an English Teaching Assistantship. There are a bunch of different countries that you can teach in, but they vary in the requirements asked... Anyway, it sounds somewhat similar to the JET program in that it sounds quite difficult to get into and has a lengthy application process. It sounds like they also help you find housing or provide homestay; however, I haven't figured out if you get a living stipend or not.
Any advice? Thanks in advance 
Here's a link with the countries and their requirements: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/thinking_teaching.html |
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JZer
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| A word to the wise, this program is not only open to American's. British citizens and Canadians can also participate in the Fullbright teaching program. |
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schminken
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Location: Austria (The Hills are Alive)
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I did it in Austria. It's not really that difficult to get into. In Austria there were many British teaching assistants but I'm not sure it was funded by Fulbright- It was my understanding they were doing it as part of their uni studies for German and they were in their 3rd year. However, since I only know the program in Austria, i am not sure if there are other programs in other countries for British and Canadian citizens funded by Fulbright. I know there is this Fulbright Teacher Exchange but it doesn't work in the same way as the teaching assistantship.
JZ, any light you could shed on the subject? |
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JZer
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| Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I know a British guy who was teaching in Vienna on a Fulbright Scholarship. I have also met German's in the United States who were on Fulbright research grants.
from the Fulbright website:
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The Fulbright Program supports educational exchanges that strengthen understanding and communication between the United States and over 140 countries. It is an effective and prestigious form of public diplomacy. The Program has enriched the lives of over 225,000 men and women and has brought some of the world�s finest minds to U.S. campuses. It offers insight into U.S. society and values to future leaders from around the world.
More than 1,300 new Foreign Fulbright Fellows enter U.S. academic programs each year. IIE arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises all grantees during their stay in the United States.
Many Fulbrighters are young professionals who will return to responsible positions in their home countries. They often are involved in building institutions and government service when they return home.
Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the binational Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassies in their home countries.
For program and application information, please go to the Application Center. |
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