Scholar Quotes > Germany

"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

"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