On 25 January 2024, Fulbright Austria kicked off the traditional Viennese ball season at the TU Ball in Vienna’s Hofburg Palace. Current and former participants in Fulbright Austria programs were able to attend the event thanks to the generous support of Fulbright Austria friend Dr. Christine Schwarz and the Austrian Fulbright Alumni association, who also organized waltzing lessons prior to the ball, enabling participants to prepare for the dance floor. The following day, Fulbright Austria hosted a post-ball brunch, where attendees could share their impressions from the glamorous event over a healthy Viennese breakfast and a steaming cup of mélange.