thiticalcrinking Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I've been guilty of lurking for a while now, but I figured I should finally join the board! I'll be doing a ETA in Germany next year, and I find it funny that I just realized I'm more excited about finding out where I'll be in Germany than I am about graduation in two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I emailed a few people about my placement and was continously sent to the next organization (First I emailed the Fulbright people in NY, then in Berlin, then PAD). I did find out that I was placed in Hessen. Everyone will find out their Bundesland placement in the grant authorization letter, which will help with airfare. BUT, don't get too excited, because I was informed that we won't know the city/school until July!!!!!! That makes it rather difficult to find housing...grrrrr! Who did you email at PAD? My three top choices were Hamburg, Berlin, and Bremen so if I get any of those, knowing the Bundesland will mean knowing the city, and I really need to know so I can start making summer arrangements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livhappy Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I actually just went to the PAD website and looked under their contacts section. I sent an email to their generic address, not to anyone in particular. However, I sent the email about 10 days ago. They will most likely just tell you that the letter is on its way! I asked before the letters were mailed! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkerzijde Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Have any Netherlands alternates had success in determining their place on the list? I have email Rachel Holskin twice, but have not received a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishroots Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Well, I can see i'm a little behind the times... just found this board today! Congratulations to all of you! Winners, alternates, finalists and every person who applied. If you can survive the Fulbright process I think you're a better person for it. In early April I found out that I'm an alternate for a research grant to Ireland for 2009-2010. Just wondering if anyone on this board is a principal candidate or also an alternate? The waiting game is getting a bit tiresome at this point. But oh well-what are you going to do? Just looking for some news if folks have it. Thanks and good luck to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluehbirne Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hey there! I was just wondering if anyone else on here was selected to be apart of the diversity initiative (the Fulbright Kommission selects 20 ETA's). I found out about the program about a month ago but I had no idea I was up for consideration. Anyway, just checking. I did a similar program in the past and it was amazing so I'm really excited about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambissson Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hey there! I was just wondering if anyone else on here was selected to be apart of the diversity initiative (the Fulbright Kommission selects 20 ETA's). I found out about the program about a month ago but I had no idea I was up for consideration. Anyway, just checking. I did a similar program in the past and it was amazing so I'm really excited about it. How did you find out that you were selected? I'm happy that you're excited about it! Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluehbirne Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 How did you find out that you were selected? I'm happy that you're excited about it! Congratulations I received an e-mail from Ines Horbert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricaneb Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Has anyone else heard about a CLEA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinairy Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Has anyone else heard about a CLEA? I received an email from my CLEA administrator (representing Jordan) a few days before I received my acceptance letter in the snail mail. The email indicated I had been selected as a Principal for the CLEA grant (my scholarship adviser here at school told me not all Fulbrighters headed to CLEA-sponsored countries are offered these additional language study grants). She asked us to fill out a timeline and budget for studies based on tuition prices she provided to us in her email. The budget form seemed to be a mere formality. Basically, CLEA needs to know how many months you would like to study (with four or six months being Jordan's only options). I will be doing six months at the Qasid institute, inshallah. What language will you be studying and where? Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricaneb Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Rinairy, I believe I phrased my last post wrong. I haven't received a CLEA, but I applied for Azeri and also had to fill out a form with budget and timeline. I submitted it over two weeks ago, but have not heard anything since... I am an alternate to Azerbaijan, so maybe they will let me know if I get bumped up to principal? We'll see, congratulations on yours!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemeton Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I'm also guilty of lurking for a while. I wanted to let anyone who engaged in the particularly grueling battle that is the French IIE competition (talk about a body count!), that I spoke to Rachel near the end of this week and they've now moved to the alternate list. Hold out hope, French alternates . . . help may be on the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qes Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Ok, stupid question. I somehow accidently handed over the paper that had the address we're supposed to send the medical clearance form to to my dr. (it was stapled to the physician's instructions). Is it just the IIE address in NYC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmitteis Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Does anyone know where the "additional funding" for alternates comes from? For a country that didn't give out as may grants as they were initially supposed to, is there a greater chance that funds will be found and the alternates will be contacted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugby Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Ok, stupid question. I somehow accidently handed over the paper that had the address we're supposed to send the medical clearance form to to my dr. (it was stapled to the physician's instructions). Is it just the IIE address in NYC? Yes, the address that was listed is: U.S. Student Programs Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qes Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Yes, the address that was listed is: U.S. Student Programs Institute of International Education 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 Thanks so much. I felt really idiotic once I realized what I had done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunbean8 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Thanks so much. I felt really idiotic once I realized what I had done. I did the same thing. Called the doctor's office from the post-office vaguely panicked, but she still had the address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanski Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 does anyone know when funding usually becomes available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugby Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 For the individual grants? As best I can understand it, India grants can be activated in mid-August, though you can choose to start later if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aireater Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I am starting to worry about finding housing, funding, etc. I haven't received my grant package yet, but I am wondering does the Fulbright determine the cost of living allowances by country-with or without consideration for specific cities. I.e., the cost of living in London is considerably higher compared to living in Liverpool, despite both being in the UK. (Perhaps we can create a new thread to discuss logistics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugby Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Yes, I am pretty sure they adjust the stipend based on the country and location. For example, in India they give a higher housing allowance for those doing research or teaching in cities as opposed to towns or villages. You would probably starve if you tried to live on our stipend in London! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johanna Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I got placed in Hamburg! I'm so relieved! It was my first choice and I'm really, really thrilled. I hope all the other German ETAs get news they're pleased with as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambissson Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I got Berlin! It was my first choice so I'm really, really happy. The only thing is that it says: A. MAINTENANCE monthly: Euro Did anyone have that part filled in? I'm also extremely shocked by how quickly we received these! That first letter took like 3 weeks and this took only 5 days. YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thiticalcrinking Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Niedersachsen--which I realized I know very, very little about. I can't really complain since I made the decision to go with the luck of the draw and let them place me anywhere, I just hope I don't end up in BFE! You guys are both lucky since by knowing your state you also know your city...I'm jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klb5 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 hey johanna - i'm in hamburg as well! it was also my first choice -- this is so exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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