potatopower12
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19 hours ago, Dostoprimechatel'nosti said:
The Kosovo country page say that the grant is September to June: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/countries/selectedcountry/kosovo
The timeline is the same for Moldova and I believe that in past years the grants have started September 1st. But I know that exceptions have been made before.
16 hours ago, Dostoprimechatel'nosti said:I'm going to Moldova!!! Thank you everyone for keeping me sane!! My email came through at 7:02PM EST - it can happen at any time!
Thank you, and congratulations! I'll see you at orientation!
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16 minutes ago, Anne Mulhern said:
I've gone through a lot of the posts on this discussion board and found a lot of them really interesting, but I haven't seen much of anything from the Fulbright-Clinton applicants...I was selected as a semi-finalist at the end of January, had my interview with the host country's embassy in mid-February, and haven't heard anything since. I called a couple times, but IIE has been very tight lipped. Is anyone else applying to this program? If so, have you heard anything or have any word on when final selections may be made? Thanks, al!
I know someone who was selected for Coete d'Ivoire (I think), but she hasn't heard anything more regarding placement. That's really all I can tell you.
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1 hour ago, kyjin said:
Depends on the country and grant type. For example, my research grant can start anytime between July 1st, 2016 and March 31st, 2017. Which country/program are you looking for?
I received a research grant to Kosovo. I was just curious about other people's start dates. I have an internship this summer and am trying to figure that schedule out. I guess I'll find out when I receive my letter! Thank you!
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I was curious if anyone could tell me the start date of the grant period?
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Finalist for Kosovo! Good luck everyone!
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9 hours ago, Swingin_Sween said:
Same. Someone from the Fulbright Applicant Facebook group said that IIE wanted to notify everyone by April 15th this year, although that looks unlikely to me based on how many of us are still waiting
Can you link that group?
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1 hour ago, Swingin_Sween said:
I'm looking at water conservation during times of drought. I'm hoping we find out ASAP since I need to make a decision about another opportunity within the next week or two
That sounds awesome! I'm kind of in the same boat. I have some things on the table, but I can't move forward with anything to I hear about Fulbright. Good luck!
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2 hours ago, high jump coach said:
I'm a finalist for the Italy ETA and have been wondering a lot of the same things. I just did my taxes yesterday though, and did actually end up paying ACA penalties for the end of 2015 (my health insurance from grad school ran out in September, it wound up deducting like $80 from my refund). Turbo Tax took me through a bunch of different scenarios to see if I qualified for an exemption from the penalty, and one of the questions was whether I lived abroad during the period I didn't have qualifying healthcare, so I don't think it's something we need to worry about. If you're worried about the period between the end of your Peace Corps term and start of the Fulbright, I'm pretty sure you're allowed 2 uncovered months in a calendar year without incurring any penalty (you might also qualify for Medicaid during that period, which is free).
What really confuses me is this language of continuing your existing coverage. It just seems to make zero sense for someone who isn't covered through school or their parents. When I called my insurance provider to ask about coverage overseas, they all but laughed at me over the phone. Seems like any US-based insurance plan that would cover routine medical care abroad for a period of 9 months would be way more expensive than just paying for the care outright in most EU countries. Every American I've spoken to who has seen a doctor while traveling in Italy has been shocked at how inexpensive it was for a visit/prescription/etc. (even without travelers' insurance).
I'm kinda expecting to hear more about health coverage from the Italian commission when the official grant documents come through. I'm hoping they'll have some info on health plans for foreigners on visas (if we need one beyond the Fulbright emergency plan).Hey, I just wanted to let you know that when I was on the Boren Scholarship, I purchased iNext insurance for international coverage. If I remember correctly, it was super inexpensive. I'm not sure if that's helpful, but it's something to look into if you end up needing it.
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5 hours ago, Swingin_Sween said:
I hope so too. I think they might, but I talked to someone with IIE and Balkan countries can give or take grant money to other countries so we are technically competing with everyone else who applied to the Balkans. This is just my impression though and my advisor's. Whats your project looking to research?
Youth democratic initiatives.What about you?
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2 hours ago, Swingin_Sween said:
This is hopefully the week for a lot of us. Good luck everyone
Hopefully! We both applied for Kosovo, and so I'm hoping Kosovo gives out more than one this year. Good luck!
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I feel everyone's anxiety. I looked at the Google spreadsheet and saw there are three of us applying to do research Kosovo, a country that traditionally picks one person. It's tough.
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Has anyone made their decision to attend or not?
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Not selected for the Fulbright. Sad day.
However, I was accepted to Georgetown's Security Studies program, so I'm totally happy with what I'm doing!
Good luck to everyone still waiting!
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Brother, Georgetown's is the most prestigious of the foreign service programs. It's no coincidence that some applicants were accepted into GWU/Harvard HKS/Columbia SIPA/Korbel but were not accepted into SSP.
You are not at a real disadvantage in any foreign service program, but SSP/SFS is Georgetown's flagship (like the Law school is Harvard's flagship).
Therefore, the advantage of SSP IS the prestige, the curriculum, and the professor cadre. SSP averages 95% job placement for its students in both the private and public sectors.
Proximity is another key advantage, which SSP shares with GWU. If your intent is to land a job connected to the beltway, there's no better place to do that than in the beltway.
For sure! I really never expected to get in.
Like I said, it's my dream program, and I want to work in the beltway. I'm just so concerned with the amount of debt I'd accrue. I appreciate you giving me stats and such; I had no idea about the placement rate! Thank you!
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I'm in the same boat. For me it's entirely between GWU's Elliott School Security Policy Studies program (with a merit scholarship offer), and an unfunded offer from Georgetown's SSP. Any current or former students in either program with thoughts about their relative strengths, weaknesses, alumni networks, career centers or job prospects post-graduation?
I wish I would have applied to GW! I didn't even think I had a chance for Georgetown, but my school made me apply. Now I regret not applying to more prestigious programs!
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Hey, I posted this in the other thread. Hope it's okay to post here too.Most of us have seen the thread for SFS & Security Studies, but since the broader program (SFS) vs SSP vs all of the other schools within SFS have slightly varying requirements/announcements/deadlines/etc., this thread serves to bring the specific F15 admitted SSP student body together to discuss:
- Upcoming events (i.e. accepted student day, matriculation, orientation, etc.)
- Requirements/deadlines (i.e. immunization form, enrollment checklist, course registration)
- Courses/concentrations/curriculum
- Where to live/roommates
- Financial aid/scholarships/GI Bill
- Veterans advice/military transition
- General questions/advice
- Anything else SSP related that I didn't think of...
- Money
I was accepted into SSP but with no funding. It's my dream school, but I'm not sure I can justify the debt. I have no idea what the average salary is for the security field, and so I can't judge if the debt is worth it.
What do you all think?
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I was accepted into SSP but with no funding. It's my dream school, but I'm not sure I can justify the debt. I have no idea what the average salary is for the security field, and so I can't judge if the debt is worth it.
What do you all think?
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Well, in other news, I was accepted to Georgetown! No funding, and probably can't attend, but I'm still thrilled to even be considered.
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Is anyone else waiting on Australia? Because I'm hopeful for this coming week! According to the spreadsheet, March 26 (today!) is the earliest date Australia applicants have been notified, and in most years it was within a week of that.
Also, thank goodness for my basketball bracket! Something to refresh besides my email.
Someone from my school is waiting to hear from Australia!
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This forum has taught me that patience is truly a virtue. I appreciate every single one of you and have put my (A) status e-mail far back in my cabinet file of things that matter so that I can actually continue with my life, be an adult, not fail out of college, etc. In a way I feel a little freed from the burden of having to wait for an e-mail, but now I find myself jumping with excitement with every (212) call I receive thinking it's a call from someone at Fulbright.
Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear, including all of the future fulbrighters and current half-brighters like myself that have to wait FOREVERRRR AND A DAY MORE!
:D Where are you an alternate for?
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I think it depends on the country and its specifications. For example, the ETA program that I am applying to wants students in the field of either American Studies or Education and prefers candidates at the Master's level and candidates with "extensive teaching experience". I am doing my MA in Social Studies Education and am a finalist. I don't know how that will translate into actually getting the ETA (as far as I know, none of the ETAs in the past two years in my program have had a Master's in education) but it hasn't hurt me so far. Also, I was able to talk about my practicum placements on my application essays. However, some countries prefer candidates with "some teaching experience," and I read an interview with a higher-up in Fulbright who said that since it is a student program, they discourage experienced teachers (ie teachers who have taught in a K-12 classroom for more than 4 years) or students with masters' in TESOL to apply.
That being said, as somebody who is currently in a teacher prep program, I do NOT recommend that you wait to do Fulbright until after you do your master's, especially if you've already been accepted. Generally, you will get your teacher's license right after you graduate from a teacher's prep program, and you need to complete certain actions to keep your certification valid like professional development. Spending a year outside of the country makes it harder for you to keep your certification valid. Additionally, since most school districts only do in-person interviews, it is extremely hard for one to find a job if they are out of the country during teacher "hiring season." Teacher prep programs prepare you for the very specific task of teaching either elementary ed or a specific subject in an American school context, which is probably vastly different than the context you will encounter in your Fulbright (although I do not know the specifics for Germany). I have learned a lot in my teacher prep program and I know most of it will be helpful in any teaching context, but I am not quite sure at this point what I can apply from working with seventh graders if I end up getting the Fulbright and teaching college students. Finally, I feel that right now, a month and a half away from graduation and in the midst of student teaching, I am really ready to teach middle school in the US because I have lots of practice and am quite used to being observed. I'm used to the professional United States school context. I'm not sure I'll feel the same sense of preparation when I begin working in the US if I end up teaching abroad next year.
In short, I wish I had applied for Fulbright BEFORE doing a master's teacher-prep program. The only reason I didn't apply last year was because I ended up switching my undergrad graduation year at the last minute and I couldn't plan ahead like I wanted, but I am definitely regretting it now.
Hey! Thanks for clearing up my misconception of if an ETA would be easier to get as an undergrad vs graduate. I applied for the full grant, so I don't know about all those nuances. ☺️
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Wait, whaynes2, you did a Boren scholarship? I applied to Boren and Fulbright ETA this year. Haven't heard anything back, but if somehow a miracle happens and I get both, I have been weighing which one might be better. Thoughts?
Hey! Yeah, I did the Boren Scholarship (not fellowship). Where did you apply for the Boren and Fulbright to? The Boren comes with the stipulation that you must work for the government. If you're wanting language practice and to do independent research or whatever, I'd say go with the Boren. If you just want a prestigious fellowship on your résumé, I'd take the Fulbright (especially if you don't want to work in the public sector).
Personally, I think the Fulbright is more prestigious, but the language training you will get out of the Boren might help you more in the long run if you need it!
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I'm not happy to be considering this possibility, but here goes: Does anyone know of any cases in which a person has received a Fulbright ETA grant (for Germany, in this case), had to reject it for one reason or another, and then re-applied the next year? Do you think the Fulbright commission would hold it against them for having rejected the offer previously? Is it harder to apply during grad school than during undergrad? Please let me know if you have any experience with this or know anybody who does! Thanks.
Your application decision one year will never affect the next year. They cannot judge people because they had to turn it down for one reason or another. IIE is incredibly impartial and helpful. I had to deal with them when I won a Boren scholarship.
It's no harder as a grad student than it is as an undergraduate. If anything, it might be easier to win as a grad student because you have more experience. So no need to stress ☺️
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Any Kosovo ETAs or Clinton Fellows, feel free to join this group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1561116594187244/