New opportunities for US Fulbright students: The Fulbright-Diplomatic Academy Student Award

Fulbright Austria is delighted to announce the relaunch of the Fulbright-Diplomatic Academy Student Award, which offers exciting opportunities for US students.

The Diplomatic Academy and beyond

Maria Alejandra Baetti, the 2008–09 recipient of the Fulbright-Diplomatic Academy Student Award, recounts her experience both during and after her program year....

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Life in the Time of Corona: Julia Buchholz
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Life in the Time of Corona: Julia Buchholz

2019–20 US teaching assistant Julia Buchholz talks about making the decision to remain in Austria and how she has found comfort in an international community. This story showcases Julia's personal journey in the last weeks.
Life in the Time of Corona: Wolfgang Aschauer
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Life in the Time of Corona: Wolfgang Aschauer

2019–20 Austrian Fulbright scholar Wolfgang Aschauer details the experience he and his family had in the US and while returning to Austria. Wolfgang's story reflects his family's personal experience.
Life in the Time of Corona: Samanike Hengst
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Life in the Time of Corona: Samanike Hengst

2018–20 US teaching assistant Samanike Hengst talks about the stress of traveling during the current crisis and how she is adapting to life back in the US. The story she tells is her personal experience.
Life in the Time of Corona: Tomislav Markovic
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Life in the Time of Corona: Tomislav Markovic

2019–20 FLTA Tomislav "Tommy" Markovic shares the story of first wanting to stay in the US and ultimately deciding to return to Austria. This is Tommy's personal story, which he recounts in his own words.
Life in the Time of Corona: Alexandra Hellenbrand
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Life in the Time of Corona: Alexandra Hellenbrand

Read about 2019–20 US Fulbright scholar Alexandra Hellenbrand’s difficult decision to return to the US during the coronavirus pandemic. The story below is Alexandra's personal experience.
Life in the Time of Corona: Jasmin Baier
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Life in the Time of Corona: Jasmin Baier

2019–20 Austrian Fulbright student Jasmin Baier shares her experience deciding whether to stay in the US or return to Austria. The story shared here is Jasmin's particular experience, written in her own words.
Editorial: Full of challenges. Academic exchange in times of COVID-19
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Editorial: Full of challenges. Academic exchange in times of COVID-19

This is a very challenging situation for everybody in the community and beyond. All of you will have a personal COVID-19 story to tell. As Epictetus once said, “Some things are in our control and others not.” The global situation was not in our program participants' control, but how they have responded to the challenges of COVID-19 was in their control.
Winter Meet & Greet
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Winter Meet & Greet

Attendees spent the evening socializing with the various generations within the Fulbright Austria community.
Winter 2020 US Fulbright Scholar Orientation
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Winter 2020 US Fulbright Scholar Orientation

Fulbright Austria welcomed sixteen Fulbright scholars from all over the US at the winter 2020 US scholar orientation in Vienna, Austria.
HERstory: A Woman of Color's Journey through Three Countries
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HERstory: A Woman of Color's Journey through Three Countries

In recognition of Black History Month, Fulbright Austria asked current US teaching assistant Jacqueline Audra Robinson to speak about her experience as a woman of color on both sides of the Atlantic.
TU Ball 2020
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TU Ball 2020

Fulbright Austria program participants dressed up and got down on the dance floor at the TU Ball 2020.
Fulbrighters in Austrian Government
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Fulbrighters in Austrian Government

The start of 2020 coincides with the start of a new government in Austria, and Fulbright Austria would like to congratulate two Fulbrighters who have taken up ministerial positions in the government.
A Hatful of Fulbright Stories
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A Hatful of Fulbright Stories

2018–19 Austrian Fulbright scholar Stefan “Steve” Rabitsch spent his grant period researching the history of western hats, an iconic part of American culture. Here he shares insight into his research and his time in the US as a Fulbright scholar.
New Employee: Mitch Sims
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New Employee: Mitch Sims

Meet Mitch Sims, Fulbright Austria's new alumni relations manager.
After Fulbright: From Theory to Practical Experience
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After Fulbright: From Theory to Practical Experience

Former combined grantee Matthew Johnson tells us about his post-Fulbright experience in Italy, where he was able to apply what he learned as a Fulbrighter in a practical setting.
Editorial: Welcome to 2020
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Editorial: Welcome to 2020

Learn more about what's ahead for Fulbright Austria in 2020.
2019: A Year in Review
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2019: A Year in Review

2019 has been full of excitement for everyone at Fulbright Austria! Scroll through our timeline to see highlights from the last twelve months.
2019 Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving
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2019 Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving

Fulbright Austria celebrated its third annual Thank Fulbright – Thanksgiving event and is #fullofthanks for the nice turnout and generous donations.
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs visits Fulbright Austria
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs visits Fulbright Austria

Fulbright Austria discussed the future of the Fulbright Program and EducationUSA in Austria with representatives from the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Editorial: #FullofChange
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Editorial: #FullofChange

Every Fulbright year is a year of transition and a year full of change. Our new cohorts have successfully started their program year in the US and Austria. You, our alumni and friends, make these experiences possible.
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Editorial: Welcome to 2023, a new year full of energy

11 January 2023

Executive director Hermann Agis reviews the previous year and provides an outlook for 2023.