"I gained an in-depth understanding of
the German educational system, political
system and culture through total immersion
and direct experience. I also made excellent
personal and professional linkages with
individuals/colleagues from Germany and
from U.S. institutions." Jennifer Frum, Office of International Development,
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
"The Fulbright Program in Germany surpassed
all of my expectations. I returned to my
position revived, invigorated and enthusiastic
about my role in contributing to the internationalization
of the campus. I acquired a better understanding
of how a system of education impacts impressions
of a host culture." Jennifer Gruenewald, Associate Director, Office of International
Programs
and Studies, University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM
"It was somewhat difficult for me to understand,
in speaking with previous participants in
this seminar prior to my departure for it,
how it could have such a positive impact
on the careers and outlooks of my colleagues.
Having participated myself, it is no longer
difficult to understand why this is the
case, as I share the sentiment with my fellow
Fulbrighters." Susan McTiernan, Associate
Dean, Graduate Programs, Hofstra University,
Hempstead, NY
"The program allowed me to see and experience
a great deal of Germany in relatively short
time. When I came back to work and talked
with a current student from Germany, she
was impressed with everything I had seen
and done. This program is outstanding, and
I enthusiastically recommend it to all my
colleagues." Jody Hoberek, Assistant
Director of International Programs, Pace
University School of Law, White Plain, NY
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"It was so nice to be somewhere for three
weeks and just learn-our sole responsibility
was to learn. We learned from each other
and we learned from our German hosts. We
learned about German higher education, politics,
economics and post-reunification social
issues. We also got a tour of each of the
six cities we visited. The program gave
me a broad understanding of Germany and
the German higher education system. It's
going to help me better prepare the U.S.
students we send to Germany and assist the
German students who come to American University.
There are also a number of new exchange
programs that can come out of this because
of the contacts I've made." Rae Ann Bories-Easley, International Cooperative Education
Coordinator, Career Center, American
University, Washington DC
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