A Year in the Fulbright Life: Lamiaa’s Story

For the next year, Fulbright MENA will be showcasing a handful of students as they study in the United States with their new series, A Year in the Fulbright Life. Each month, spotlighted students will share an update as they continue on their Fulbright journey.

August 2021

As much as I love to travel for fun, over the years I have also enjoyed traveling for my studies or for attending an educational workshop. Since participating in the Fulbright Program is my third and longest exchange to date, I knew I would be faced with new surprises and challenges along the way.

I have been preparing for Fulbright for over a year now and am ready to embark on my journey. There are people that I will miss seeing every day or every weekend, but my dream has finally come true, and it’s time to live it! I most certainly owe so much of where I am now to my family and dear friends that have been with me every step of the way. With their support, I am prepared to face anything this year.

Lamiaa is a first-year Fulbright student from Egypt. She is studying Anthropology at the University of Hawaii-Manoa.

Follow updates from Lamiaa and other Fulbright students on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Check back here every month for more updates on the blog and Medium Series to see what Lamiaa does this year!