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Fulbright Program

The Fulbright Program is a prestigious and competitive exchange program between the United States and more than 160 countries, including Spain. Participants, selected for their academic and professional merits and leadership potential, have the opportunity to study, teach, or research in the host country. To participate, please consult the information published on the Program's website in Spain, in the "Applications" section. Scholarships for Spaniards of the Fulbright Commission.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=»20px»][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Since 2017, the University of La Laguna has collaborated with the  Fulbright Program in two initiatives: the 'Program for American experts in Spanish institutions', which facilitates research stays for Senior Specialists Americans, and the 'English Language Assistant Program', which allows the incorporation of American assistants to support the internationalization of the university community.

The assistant program, launched in the 2020/21 academic year, facilitated more than 50 classroom-based academic activities during the 2023/24 academic year, aimed at students from various faculties, representing an increase of 50% compared to the previous academic year. Weekly English conversation meetings open to the entire university community were also held on various campuses, and personalized tutoring continued at the writing center, with more than 40 appointments attended, also representing an increase in service to the community.

During the 2024/25 academic year, we will continue to offer activities for this program and aim to reach a larger number of people, with the following attendees:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Who are we?

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]We are three American girls and we are looking forward to helping you!

As Fulbright scholars, we will be at ULL during this 2024-25 academic year to share our knowledge of the English language and American culture with the entire university community.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=»2/3″][vc_column_text]Alexis Fintland, Cornell University – Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations with a focus on Immigration, Latino/a Studies, and Law. Alexis is from Los Angeles, California. For the past two years, she worked as a policy researcher in Washington, DC, focusing on immigration policy. She also has experience working in the United States Congress. She is interested in international migration, immigration law, labor policy, and rights. She is excited to learn and collaborate with Cornell University professors on various topics.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=»1/3″][vc_single_image image=»1077″][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=»1/3″][vc_single_image image=»1071″][/vc_column][vc_column width=»2/3″][vc_column_text]Maddy Hull, Dickinson College – Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Spanish. Maddy has a background in bioarchaeology, human evolution, museum education, foreign language learning, and the social sciences. From 2021 to 2024, she was a docent at the Trout Gallery, where she led guided tours for Spanish language learners. For the past two summers, she has supported the Koobi Fora Research Project, which researched human evolution as a research assistant in the Turkana Basin, Kenya. She is excited to be providing language support at ULL this year in the aforementioned areas and beyond![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=»2/3″][vc_column_text]Chelsea LeBron, Rutgers University & George Mason University – BA in English and Film with a minor in Visual Arts and an MFA in Creative Writing. Chelsea, from New Jersey, is a writer, professor, and ghost enthusiast. She was a Cheuse Center Travel Fellow in 2022, visiting South America to research cultural legends, and worked as the Incarcerated Writers Coordinator at the magazine Phoebe, providing writing feedback to individuals impacted by the prison system. Chelsea is interested in English literature, composition, creative writing and genre fiction, folklore, arts and culture, and applying for opportunities in creative fields. She looks forward to working with ULL professors and adding her personal touch to topics across all departments.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=»1/3″][vc_single_image image=»1070″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

What do we offer?

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• Talks in EnglishDo you want to add an American perspective to the subject you're teaching? We can visit classrooms to give class talks on various topics upon request. This activity is open to all ULL faculty.
  

• English conversation groups to practice the language in a relaxed environment with native Americans: Meetings take place in cafes, classrooms, offices, etc., to suit the convenience of attendees. Any suggestions on topics to cover? Contact us! Fill out the form. this form to let us know your time preferences. This activity is open to the entire ULL community (undergraduate, doctoral, and master's students, teaching and research staff, and administrative and administrative staff).
• Writing tutoring at the Writing CenterWe offer support to students with essay writing, scholarship applications, CV preparation, and anything else you need to present in English. We can also help you prepare your oral presentations in English. Tutoring is open to all students (undergraduate, doctoral, and master's).

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Contact

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Para más información, reservar una cita en el ‘Writing Center’ o consultar el calendario de las ‘Conversation Hours’ en este link or, if you prefer, contact us directly via email fulbright@ull.es.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=»1/4″][vc_single_image image=»1066″ img_size=»full»][/vc_column][vc_column width=»3/4″][vc_column_text]Subvencionado por el Excmo. Cabildo Insular de Tenerife, con cofinanciación del Fondo de Desarrollo de Canarias.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]