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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: June 23, 2016
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Apply now for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program and plan to attend the July 8th information session from 12-1PM.
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Fulbright LogoThe Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Programs place recipients in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to the local English teachers. ETA’s help teach English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the U.S. The age and academic level of the students varies by country, ranging from kindergarten to university level. Applicants for English Teaching Assistant Programs can apply to only one country.
Georgia Tech students and alumni who wish to apply should contact Dr. Kathryn Meehan, Director of Prestigious Fellowships, kathryn.meehan@gatech.edu.
July 8: Fulbright Information Session (12:00 – 1:00 pm - Bill Moore Student Success Center, President’s Suite C & D)
Susan Belmonte, Pre-Teaching Advisor, can also help you in the editing process of your application. sbelmonte@gatech.edu
The Georgia Tech campus application deadline is August 1, 2016.
Georgia Tech students and alumni who meet the campus deadline will receive support and guidance from the Prestigious Fellowship program as well as the Pre-Teaching program throughout the application process.
The Georgia Tech application completion deadline is August 31, 2016.
Anyone can apply directly through Fulbright without the support of either office. The final Fulbright deadline is October 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Teaching abroad is an excellent way to build a professional bridge between college and the start of your career. You acquire new and additional skills and experiences that can make you a stronger candidate for opportunities you wish to pursue later. Bridge years help you link what you have done in college with what you want to do in the future.
