rkirk012

not recommended for Morocco ETA Though I did decide to apply on a whim in August. And just got accepted to TFA in New Orleans and could also most likely do the French Embassy Teaching Assistantship as well. Don't know whether to go abroad or stay here! Ah! A lot of personal reflection to do...

the Fulbright French ETA just pays for more (travel expenses, stipend, and other things etc.) and requires the side plan or research or whatever in addition to your teaching. and has the prestige of the title of Fulbright and is thus more competitive. The French Embassy Teaching Assistantship requires you to work 12 hours per week and gives you 800 ish Euro a month (which is enough or not depending on your placement which can be anywhere), they don't pay your travel expenses or anything else, and it's much much less competitive. it's essentially the same thing other than certain benefits and prestige though.

yes, yes I know that. it would just give me a clearer vision somewhat of how/if I want to proceed with TFA. my ultimate backup is doing the French Embassy Teaching Assistantship or I guess now I have TFA. But Fulbright would obviously be number 1. ahhh stress.

here's to hoping that they truly let us know before the 31st since I just got accepted to TFA and have to let them know by the 30th if I'm going to do it...

ha I think the "exciting news!" is their new google+ page... soo we keep waiting.

What was in the survey anyway? Ugh, I don't know why I wouldn't have also received that e-mail..

I applied for an ETA and I never got a survey e-mail which frightens me a lot!!! .....

I'm applying for a Morocco ETA and I suppose this is a relatively new program. Does anyone have any insight as to how competitive Morocco is compared to other MENA countries? I've studied French for quite some time, have some experience teaching both English and French, and I'm writing my undergraduate research thesis on Algeria and France, so I'm hoping those things will help me. Quite nervous for the interview in two weeks but campus deadline was yesterday and I'm glad the bulk of the work is over...