I hope this note finds you well this afternoon. My name is Brian Souders, and my main role at UMBC is directing study abroad programs. One of my roles at UMBC is to manage the Student U.S. Fulbright Program. I have captured many American Studies majors for either research Fulbright awards or English Teaching Assistantships through study abroad or through work with the Honors College or merit scholarship programs. However, a more active approach can help capture those students whom I may otherwise miss.

Ideally I am looking for juniors, 3.7 GPA and above, who may have an international focus and who are intellectually curious.

The Student  U.S. Fulbright Program for English Teaching Assistant awards is particularly interested in American Studies majors who are capable of acting as U.S. cultural ambassadors, explaining the US to people who may have very limited direct exposure to Americans. For these positions, teaching or tutoring experience is preferred, but not required.

Thanks in advance for your help. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Best wishes,
Brian

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Brian V. Souders, Ph. D.
Associate Director
Fulbright Program Advisor
NAFSA Region VIII Chair

International Education Services
University of Maryland Baltimore County
222 Administration Building
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250 USA
Tel: +1.410.455.2624
E-mail: souders@umbc.edu
URL: studyabroad.umbc.edu