Volunteers Needed to Host Fulbright Scholars
Each summer, students from around the world come to Syracuse University as Fulbright Scholars, and International Programs within the College of Professional Studies is seeking volunteers to host these Fulbright Scholars for a meal during their time in Central New York.
The students, hosted by International Programs within the College of Professional Studies, are Fulbright scholars from Asia, Africa, Central America, South America, and Eastern Europe who will be attending a four-week, pre-academic program on campus to prepare them for full-time graduate study.
They will be in Syracuse from July 15 through Aug. 9 and will then join graduate, Ph.D. or research programs at universities throughout the U.S. They were chosen for the scholarship program because of their exceptional leadership and skills. These scholars will receive further training so that they can then return and tackle challenges in their home countries.
These students have few opportunities to interact with Americans in a relaxed setting, but they have intriguing stories to tell and a lively curiosity about Syracuse and American culture.
Volunteers are asked to provide transportation both from and returning to campus from their homes the day of the mutually convenient established date. Two to three grantees are placed together to create diverse and interesting conversation for both hosts and the students.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Jackie Monsour, assistant director, international programs, in the College of Professional Studies.
