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AMD3

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    FULBRIGHT

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  1. This is certainly only a hypothesis -- a personal train of thought. When I began my application process I was particularly captivated by the program's treatment of the Caribbean and CA countries vis-a-vis other Latin American nations. Guys, at the end of the day, the intention of Fulbright is to paint a positive image of the US to the world through our nation's most valued agents -- us (young and intelligent individuals, right?). Hence, the State Dept. uses the program strategically and politically to gain points with other countries. A country might ask the US to grant X number of ETA's per year in exchange for land, program, economic exchange etc. At least in my case, my research outcome will benefit my host country directly and indirectly. Hence, Fulbright scholars are actually quite valued by foreign nations.
  2. Hi Caribbean and CA friends. The following is an attempt to figure out why we are among the last ones to find out from the board. Our countries do not have to give out Fulbright grants/ETA's. Unlike other countries, such as Mexico and Argentina, our countries do not have a specific number of grants they must give out every year, whether apps were good or not. The board must first guarantee funding for those countries that MUST grant scholarships every year in accordance to international accords. Hence, the board deals with our budgetary issues last, since there is no pressure to grant scholarships in our area. If they run out of funding prior to reaching our area, there is no penalty, for international accords with Caribbean and CA countries do not obligate the State Dept. to grant scholarships to those countries. We are basically to deal with the leftovers. And that is why Caribbean and CA countries, according to data, are always, or almost always, last to receive final word from the board.
  3. I think you got it wrong my friend. That is NOT, based on my understanding, what Fulbright is about. Your vision of Fulbright's mission is selfish. Fulbright is not about US as researchers or foreigners. The program is about others and our ability to interpret their vision of the world; our ability to put ourselves in their shoes in an effort to project another side of the story. As a prospective Fulbrighter, my mission is to listen, learn, and admire my population of interest. My mission is certainly not about me learning a new language or becoming less racist.
  4. Sounds like all this waiting drove you crazy.
  5. I applied for Anthro, FULL. I am hoping to do my field research prior to joining a graduate school program.
  6. Oh, this is great to have found someone who applied to the DR too! Are you an under, grad, or out of school? I graduated last May and I am currently not in school.
  7. I am also waiting to hear from the Caribbean. They called me in early March to confirm something and told me final decisions would go out at the end of March. Go figure.
  8. I keep re-reading my application to foster hope. Anyone applied to the Dominican Republic?
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