Shuakbar

Hey all- Was lurking on the forum and figured I’d share my story. I am Boren fellowship awardee for Arabic and going to Jordan. I’ll be at Qasid. Excited to return to Jordan and continue my journey in the MENA I originally applied for Lebanon and did receive budget email 1 and then a few days later another email stating they did not anticipate sending applicants to Lebanon. Once boren confirmed they would not be sending applicants to leb, they asked me to send an alternate country. I then proposed an alternate program with a budget for Jordan. I then got another email on the 4th for budget clarifications for Jordan and then yesterday received my answer at 1530 EST. Excited to be going and certainly humbled by the experience. I echo some of the other voices on this thread, its imperative you work with an advisor who 1)knows what Boren is looking for 2)can ensure your essay is explicit and detailed as possible without elaborating on unattainable goals. If you didn’t get selected keep your head up and try to find another way to get your theater of destination. At the very least apply again next year! if anyone is going to Jordan drop me a line, I lived and worked there back in 2014 so def excited about returning!