Fulbright Pre-Academic Program

Being part of the EGSP at San Diego State University was a life-change opportunity, since I could enrich my english skills, as well as become a more self confident person, due to all the responsibilities I needed take about American culture and my own life. This program allow me to figure out how all 18 different cultures are completely diverse and how that diversity influences in our lifestyle and thoughts. Besides, I am feeling that I am already prepared for the academic life in other university around the U.S.”

The Fulbright EGSP has been the best experience I have ever had before in my entire life. At the beginning, I was feeling a little overwhelmed because there were so many changes, a lot of new people and from many different countries and cultures. But after just a few days, I felt completely accompanied and guided by an amazing team at SDSU, and now I feel much more confident about living and studying in the U.S. for my master’s degree. I would absolutely recommend any Fulbright grantee to take advantage of this amazing experience if they have the opportunity, don’t even doubt about it.”

The EGSP program at SDSU was very special to me as a student and as an individual. Each session was well planned with students’ current and potential cultural and academic needs in mind. Everyone on the staff was eager to help us with every question and concern, and excited to help us prepare for our graduate studies. Overall, thanks to this program, I feel a lot more confident and prepared to start my master’s program this fall.”

The program was so important for me and my academic journey as the program not only gets me more familiar with the U.S. academic culture and values, but also provides me a great opportunity to be together with other emerging scholars from different countries learning about their diverse cultures and values. I feel now at home in the U.S. and ready to take my academic journey. Also, a huge thanks to all organizers.”

Best experience ever! I can not be more grateful to all SDSU Global Campus Staff, especiallyl to Luis and Renee. Hope to meet you again some time”

The Fulbright Pre-academic orientation was a truly transformative experience for me as a person. Coming from the third world, I have always wanted to experience the true meaning of being part of an international community, where individuals from different walks of life get to know each other and be united by one thing – the pursuit of excellence taking place in the context ruled by friendship and respect for diversity and inclusion. I saw the true picture of my philosophy of life which is Olympism. I have strong conviction that the whole experience will serve me well through my lifetime.”

My three weeks in SDSU have been absolutely fantastic! I have never thought that I would build such meaningful relationships within such a short period of time. 21 Fulbrighters, 17 countries, three weeks and a lifetime of memories. I have loved every aspect of the program and SDSU staff was always there when we needed them. They have done everything within their power to make us feel home.”