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Nadim Oubenali (SFS'24)

English Teaching Assistant - France

From Nadim Oubenali (SFS'24) - "Over the course of my Fulbright grant, I served as an English Teaching Assistant, where I co-taught English classes weekly, facilitated a successful English club, and provided individualized tutoring to students of varying proficiency levels. I developed lesson plans that integrated cultural exchange and student engagement, and I collaborated with teachers to supplement curriculum goals. Beyond the classroom, I organized a visit from the U.S. Consulate and mentored students interested in studying in the United States, deepening both educational and cultural connections."

Application Suggestion: "When writing your application, make sure your proposal is so deeply tied to the specific country you're applying to that it couldn’t be replicated anywhere else. Show that you've done your research—whether it's about the educational system, cultural context, or local issues—and build your goals around that knowledge. The strongest applications make it clear that this country isn’t just a backdrop, but an essential part of the experience you're seeking."

Advising Corner

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STUDY/RESEARCH AWARDS

If you are applying for a Fulbright study/research award, you will invite three individuals to write thoughtful and thorough letters of recommendation. You should meet with the individuals to discuss your Fulbright plans and give them a draft of your statement of grant purpose to inform their letters.

In general, the individuals you select should accomplish two key things in their letters:

First: Address, with specific examples, their experiences working with you (e.g., in an academic, co-curricular, or professional setting), including their observations about the quality of your work.

Second: Then offer their perspectives about your Fulbright candidacy, based on their previous work with you. Fulbright gives the following guidance about topic areas they should discuss:

• Feasibility of the applicant's proposed project in terms of the resources available and the research environment within the host country.
• Appropriateness of the project and subject matter for the host country
• Suitability of the proposed research methodology given the topic and the applicant’s background
• Ability of the applicant to successfully carry out the proposed research project and/or degree program within the allotted grant period.
• Linguistic preparation for the proposed plan.
• Applicant's ability to adapt to a different cultural environment and to represent the U.S. as a cultural ambassador.
• If in the arts, comment on the applicant's talent and potential for growth.
• Any other factors which you believe may have a bearing on the applicant's grant experience, if selected.

Process and Timeline

It is incredibly important that you begin engaging with potential recommenders now - if you have not already. This conversation will allow individuals to learn more about Fulbright's mission and your specific plans for the grant award, as well as give them adequate time to write a thorough letter. Don't wait! (Recommenders might also provide you with valuable feedback as your project ideas develop!)

You will register the recommenders in the Fulbright application portal, and they will upload their confidential letters (with their signature and the date) themselves. 

Please ask your recommenders to add their letters to the Fulbright portal by Georgetown's September 1 internal deadline - 12 PM (NOON, not midnight) ET. 

Recommendation Resources

• Instructions for Study/Research Recommendation Writers
• Instructions for Applicants: Academic and Creative & Performing Arts

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