My Fulbright Experience

Fulbright Orientation: A Week of Warm Welcomes and New Beginnings in Bucharest As I stepped off the plane in Bucharest, excitement and nervous anticipation filled the air. It was the beginning of my Fulbright journey, and last week marked the official orientation for the 2024-2025 cohort of U.S. Fulbright grantees. A week of introductions, learning, […]

Celebrating Romania’s Soccer Triumph: A Milestone for National Pride As a Fulbright grantee preparing for my journey to Romania this fall, I am thrilled to witness and celebrate a significant moment in Romanian sports history. Romania’s qualification for the knockout rounds of Euro 2024, following a gripping 1-1 draw with Slovakia, is a monumental achievement.

Celebrating Cultural Heritage: A Day with the Romanian Blouse in Los Angeles This week, I had the privilege of participating in a vibrant celebration of Romanian culture right in the heart of Los Angeles. Alongside the LA STEAUA-Grup de Limbă si Literatură Română al Uniunii si Ligii community, we gathered at Descanso Garden in La

Bridging Waters: A Fulbright Journey on Climate Change and Security Risks in the Danube Delta Having been selected for the prestigious Fulbright student program, in the fall of 2024, I will embark on an academic and cultural odyssey that aligns with my deepest passions: addressing the critical intersections of climate change, security risks, and community