Fulbright is a window into the world, and this world for me began in Kraków, Poland.

If you are still on the fence whether to apply or not, I would HIGHLY encourage you to apply. You will change lives over there, you will change your home institution, Fulbright will change you.

Because of the great flexibility of the Fulbright Program, I was able to do everything that I had hoped to: teaching about American music and culture, continuing my research on the great Polish pianist and composer Fryderyk Chopin in his homeland, and performing concerts.

I felt very appreciated. I’ve grown very much in my abilities, and my interests. and I’m very grateful for this experience.

My time in Poland was one of the best chapters of my life. Amazing people, wonderful students, great colleagues as part of the Fulbright Program, and I already miss it a lot.

The reality of living outside the U.S., and learning to enjoy every day while observing each and every cultural difference was priceless.

The reality of living outside the U.S., and learning to enjoy every day while observing each and every cultural difference was priceless.

Our lives were indeed enriched by this Fulbright experience.

When I arrived as a Fulbright Scholar, it was clear that progress had been made because of our involvement and that the door was open for me to assist in the development of innovative programs.