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I am an alternate ETA candidate for Venezuela. I would like to reapply next year, but I am struggling to go about altering my personal statement and statement of grant purpose. My skill set and interests that I described in my essays were very similar to the profile of the desired candidate that the Venezuelan Fulbright Commission described on the Fulbright website. I am not sure how much I will change over a year's time.

Hey PDX503, Congrats on receiving principal status. I am an alternate candidate for Venezuela. As you might guess, I am a little bummed, but the application process was still a great way for me to get super focused on my strengths, weaknesses, future interests. I hope that you have a great experience.

Venezuela has not determined principal candidates yet either

Good points. I agree that listening, learning, and admiring my population of interest is my mission as well. I guess I was trying articulate multiple perspectives that I observe on this blog. I can see why the tone of my writing in the last paragraph might sound selfish. I agree that the primary goal is not to work on one's dissertation or improve one's language skills. Also, diversity to me includes many different things such as occupation, class, race, sexual orientation, geographic place you call home, etc... Also, one of the Fulbright's goals is to "enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries." (check my source here http://us.fulbrighto....org/about.html). I guess that's why used the phrase, "]the Fulbright's goal to build mutual cooperation among diverse peoples in our own country" Finally, I can only speak from my own experiences. From what I observe on a daily basis, there are still great barriers in this country between people who identify themselves differently. Where are you hoping to get placed?

May not happen, fulbright grants may not exist, maybe the people who got them thus far are robots meant to trick others Better put, the fulbright is an economic resource that allows one to communicate directly with individuals in another country primarily through academic research and teaching experience. The truth is that we, Americans, have not yet completely satisfied the Fulbright's goal to build mutual cooperation among diverse peoples in our own country. I know that, whether or not I receive the Fulbright grant, there I still people outside my door who I am afraid and that I don't understand. I know that there are academic and teaching opportunities in my city that will allow me to confront the barriers I place between myself and others who I dislike simply because I don't understand the circumstances of their life and/or their perspective on what constitutes an ideal life..... So maybe I've got some money to finish my dissertation, improve my Spanish, and walk into a new light, but I am who I am, and I know that there are others outside my door who I don't know and who I'd like to meet........

Hey PDX503, I feel you. It is really hard for me to focus on completing my final exams and papers without knowing the outcome. For sure, we will know by May 15.

Congrats to all the SSA folks who are beginning to hear back from IIE. Still waiting for Venezuela..............

Hey PDX, I would prefer Caracas, but as you also say my main interest is working with youth, so I imagine that even if I am placed elsewhere, I will be happy. The end of the month is near.....

Hey PDX503, I e-mailed Jody last week and have heard nothing at the moment. Also, I may be the other person you are thinking of. I changed my old username, limeandlimpedgreen56 to my current one, which is easier for me to remember. Where do you hope to be placed?

Hey Biz and Kerly_Cue, Thanks for the heads up. I guess I just to need to be a little bit more patient. The head of the Fulbright board is visiting my school tomorrow to speak with rising seniors about the program, and I am so tempted to go there to ask him about my application. I know that's mad unprofessional and that he probably does not know, but that I was my first reaction when I saw the announcement. Here's to hoping we all find out soon. Biz, what are you planning to study in Latvia? Kerly_Cue, where did you apply?

Hey everybody, Congrats to all the Armenia, Turkey, Spain, and Croatia folks! I am wondering if someone knows anyone who has been accepted for a Venezuela Full or ETA Grant. I am a recommended ETA candidate, but I have heard nothing since January 31. The reason why I ask is that it seems like every other South American country has already sent their decisions to principal candidates based on the spreadsheet, and I am having fears that my transfer undergraduate institution forgot to send my transcript to the Fulbright Committee, thereby removing me from the competition. Anything anyone knows is much appreciated! Keeping the good vibes on for everyone else!

Hey all, Congrats to all the Euro and Caucus folks out there who have heard back. To the South American crew, can anyone enlighten me as to when the rest of the countries will hear back? Looking at past years' spreadsheets, it looks as if the end of March was the most popular time.

Hey there, looks like there are just two of us on this blog, as of right now. Where are you hoping to get placed?

Hey, I didn't apply specifically to Caracas, but I wrote my essays emphasizing skills I have gained that would be useful for teaching youth in a big city like Caracas. I have spoken with a couple Venezuelans who used to live in the city, and have done a decent amount of research about the city's history. Are you from Caracas? What can I expect life to be like if I am placed there? Even if you are not from Caracas, is there anything you think is interesting or useful to know about daily life in Venezuela? How is the Fulbright process going for you?

Hi all, Congratulations to all applicants who have been accepted thus far. I am arriving late to the blogosphere for post-undergrad/grad and doctoral thesis scholarships. I am a recommended Venezuelan ETA applicant. Does anyone know anything about the notification date?