markpan Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Malaysia folk: Heard two things from another applicant today. First, the people at the Fulbright office are aware some letters didn't reach their addressees. Second, and probably much more interesting, Malaysia has decided to expand the program this year, and some of those designated as alternates are already being contacted and offered spots. On the order of 50 ETAs will be teaching in three provinces (Terengganu, and I believe Johor and Pahang). Any Malaysia folks have any updates? I still haven't heard. Since I left my temporary address, they're now re-mailing one to my home address in California so it should take even longer... Also, what details are in the acceptance package? Assigned location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs88 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Turkey ETAs: Rachel sent out that e-mail saying we should "hopefully" have an answer by the end of May. Has anyone been in touch with her since? Do we know if that "hopefully" has become a "certainly"? I've become so used to the wait that I don't really notice it any more, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt.dc Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I am waiting too...haven't heard anything. Turkey ETAs: Rachel sent out that e-mail saying we should "hopefully" have an answer by the end of May. Has anyone been in touch with her since? Do we know if that "hopefully" has become a "certainly"? I've become so used to the wait that I don't really notice it any more, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerdating Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 China people: I believe CLEA acceptances were just sent out. Check your email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tliu Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Darn, alternate for CLEA. It would've been amazing to get to study some more Chinese before my research but I can't really complain because I feel so lucky to have that opportunity already. I do have another question though. Does anyone know who I might call about changing my start date? I originally proposed to start February 2012 because I wanted to do a Fall program for the CLEA but now I would rather start in September or late August. Who should I contact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerdating Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Darn, alternate for CLEA. It would've been amazing to get to study some more Chinese before my research but I can't really complain because I feel so lucky to have that opportunity already. I do have another question though. Does anyone know who I might call about changing my start date? I originally proposed to start February 2012 because I wanted to do a Fall program for the CLEA but now I would rather start in September or late August. Who should I contact? Janet Upton and Ji Yingnan (IIE Beijing) said they would be in contact with alternates to let them know how alternate status affects affiliation dates, so I would follow up with them if you don't hear from them soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Eiffel Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 For the spreadsheet: CLEA (Chinese) acceptance email, May 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonhecht89 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Not sure if anyone cares, but brief update on my professor. I just found out from a few students in the department that he has been telling people "Oh, I wish that you could apply for the Fulbright, but Jonathan kind of ruined that for us." Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoasttoast Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Not sure if anyone cares, but brief update on my professor. I just found out from a few students in the department that he has been telling people "Oh, I wish that you could apply for the Fulbright, but Jonathan kind of ruined that for us." Fantastic. I'm sorry but I have to laugh at this prof. What a baby! If the relationship with the Fulbright program hinged entirely on you accepting the grant, I'm afraid it's no failure but his own. nescafe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norway2011 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Any Norway alternates have any news?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nescafe Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Not sure if anyone cares, but brief update on my professor. I just found out from a few students in the department that he has been telling people "Oh, I wish that you could apply for the Fulbright, but Jonathan kind of ruined that for us." Fantastic. Wow.. That's so ridiculous. it is true that schools that land a bunch of Fulbrights gain a sort of institutional "momentum," but it doesn't work in the other direction. (e.g. declining an award has NO negative impact on your school). And besides, it is YOUR life and decision, right? Ignore professors that act like this--- even on their good days they are weak allies to have. I'd run as far from this guy as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonengineer87 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Wow.. That's so ridiculous. it is true that schools that land a bunch of Fulbrights gain a sort of institutional "momentum," but it doesn't work in the other direction. (e.g. declining an award has NO negative impact on your school). And besides, it is YOUR life and decision, right? Ignore professors that act like this--- even on their good days they are weak allies to have. I'd run as far from this guy as possible. You know, folks in academia always talk about how not to burn bridges b/c you never know when you'll see someone again - another student, professor, scientist, etc. This guy seems to like burning bridges with his student and doesn't even realize that one day the student that declined a Fulbright might well be taking some grant money away from him! I wouldn't burn your side of the bridge with him. I don't know if you've talked to him about why you declined it. If you want to try and repair it, that's a good step. But just let it be. If he comes across again in the future, just remember that HE burned his side of the bridge and you can be sure to remind him of that with your reasoning and successful career without Fulbright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Any Norway alternates have any news?? Beside Rachel saying she didn't think that they would be getting additional funding for Norway....nope... It doesn't seem like anyone has declined the award either.... I know alternates from Iceland, Finland and Sweden have been moved up, but none so far for Norway it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norway2011 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Beside Rachel saying she didn't think that they would be getting additional funding for Norway....nope... It doesn't seem like anyone has declined the award either.... I know alternates from Iceland, Finland and Sweden have been moved up, but none so far for Norway it seems. Yea, I know..happy for all of them, but I have pretty much given up hope sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIowan Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Turkey ETAs: Rachel sent out that e-mail saying we should "hopefully" have an answer by the end of May. Has anyone been in touch with her since? Do we know if that "hopefully" has become a "certainly"? I've become so used to the wait that I don't really notice it any more, but... I emailed her to check in, and received an out-of-office reply saying she's gone May 9th through 31st. I emailed the person she listed to contact regarding notification letters while she's away, and the reply was something along the lines of "I haven't received any information on the status of Turkey ETA grants. Rest assured, we'll mail notification letters as soon as possible." The wait continues. I'm putting my money on June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nejire Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Supposedly Rachel is out of office because she is in Turkey - whether she is there for business or pleasure, I don't know. Anyhow, If you can make a dr's appointment for next month and cancel it in the event you don't need it, might be a good idea...the medical clearance forms take a while to fill out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahatch Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I got a call from Jermaine Jones yesterday informing me that I had been upgraded from alternate to principal status for an eta to Morocco. Pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readtowin Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Does anyone know if Indonesia will fund more ETAs? I'm still waiting........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranita Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Got the whole grant package with the break down of $$$, etc. all I can say is... SWEET DEAL!!! I'm really excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVA Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Got the whole grant package with the break down of $$$, etc. all I can say is... SWEET DEAL!!! I'm really excited Awesome! And where will you be staying? Also, just a general question, do you have a full or ETA grant? How does the break down look? Is there enough allowance for all necessities?? I'm still waiting on mine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranita Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Awesome! And where will you be staying? Also, just a general question, do you have a full or ETA grant? How does the break down look? Is there enough allowance for all necessities?? I'm still waiting on mine.. I have a full grant to Egypt, and will be staying in Cairo. How it breaks down is: There is a chunk of money for airfare + relocation to egypt; a monthly stipend; a lump sum for studying Arabic; and a small sum for "professional development" (which is buying books and the like), plus insurance. I have lived in Egypt before and the monthly stipend is MUCH more than I lived on previously, so I would say yes, there is most definitely enough to live on comfortably and do a bit of travelling! However, I'm also used to living on an extremely tight budget and working 3-4 jobs at any given time, so this whole thing feels very Cindarella-esque to me. Someone with a different lifestyle might think differently about it. Where are you off to, IVA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscndanz Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) To fellow Fulbrighters: What reaction are you receiving since the announcement of your Fulbright award from your institutions, communities, family, friends etc... any special recognition, fanfare, events, news articles? How are you handling the "change in status" as you prepare for the Fulbright experience abroad? Please share... Congratulations! Edited May 25, 2011 by muscndanz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jutka Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Ranita, I also have a full grant to Egypt, but I have never lived in or even visited Egypt before so it seems looking for housing will be quite an adventure. I am curious, which part of Cairo did you live in before? How did you find a place to live? Are you going to be affiliated with AUC? I have a full grant to Egypt, and will be staying in Cairo. How it breaks down is: There is a chunk of money for airfare + relocation to egypt; a monthly stipend; a lump sum for studying Arabic; and a small sum for "professional development" (which is buying books and the like), plus insurance. I have lived in Egypt before and the monthly stipend is MUCH more than I lived on previously, so I would say yes, there is most definitely enough to live on comfortably and do a bit of travelling! However, I'm also used to living on an extremely tight budget and working 3-4 jobs at any given time, so this whole thing feels very Cindarella-esque to me. Someone with a different lifestyle might think differently about it. Where are you off to, IVA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoasttoast Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 To fellow Fulbrighters: What reaction are you receiving since the announcement of your Fulbright award from your institutions, communities, family, friends etc... any special recognition, fanfare, events, news articles? How are you handling the "change in status" as you prepare for the Fulbright experience abroad? Please share... Congratulations! Most people have reacted extremely positively and are impressed to the point that I get embarrassed. However, my work doesn't know yet, so I've had to keep it a secret from my work friends, which is sooo difficult. I actually ran into someone the other day who mentioned it in front of one of my co-workers. That was really awkward, thank god that co-worker is one of my best work buddies. I think because I can't tell my work yet, it's not fully sunk in. Has anyone bought their plane tickets yet? I'm waiting on my official grant documents to show up, as I watch the airline prices go up and up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trollc3 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Online petition to save the Fulbright program, or at least get the Funding back for this year. Consider adding your name to it? http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/SaveFulbrightHaysPrograms/ \ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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