ONIF Alumni Spotlight
May 10, 2024
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!
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Learn more about the Fulbright ETA to Saudi Arabia or contact ONIF for more information.