Maddelyn Guerke, ’21

There are many reasons why I applied for Fulbright, but I think the underlying inspiration is my love for experiencing new cultures and connecting with people. Fulbright's main purpose is to build intercultural connections and foster mutual understanding, and I think it is fascinating that despite being neighbors with Mexico, we have so much to learn from each other. I hope to continue working with and advocating for immigrants in the future, and Fulbright will give me the opportunity to better understand the realities of Latin American migrants

I am most looking forward to the abundance of new experiences this will bring — it will be a year of growth and learning. My community program will focus on female empowerment, so I am especially looking forward to seeing how this project will take shape, and getting to know the women in my community. I am also really excited to try a lot of new food!