ONIF Alumni Spotlight

May 10, 2024

Amna Siddiqui headshot
Amna Siddiqui '22 School of Education

Name: Amna Siddiqui

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Majors: MA Urban Education

Graduation Date: May 2022

Fellowship Award: Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program to Saudi Arabia

What are your current or future career plans? My current and future career plans are to continue to venture within the classroom and help students in their academics.

What have you enjoyed most about the program? I have enjoyed getting the chance to experience Saudi culture and being of service to my students and the school.

What has been the most challenging aspect of the program? Balancing work and personal commitments while also trying to learn Arabic.

What advice do you have for future applicants? My main advice for future applicants is to start drafting your Statement of Grant Purpose early, and most importantly... to just take the chance and apply! You never know where it will take you!

What would people be surprised to know about you? I really enjoyed drinking camel milk!

Amna's name written in Arabic
Amna's name written in Arabic calligraphy and a carton of camel milk on the right. Everything is on a traditional Saudi carpet.

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Learn more about the Fulbright ETA to Saudi Arabia or contact ONIF for more information.