Hola, ciudadanos globales! Hello, global citizens! I am from Cleveland, Tennessee, but from March to December 2025, I will live in Peru as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar and teach English to curious students like you. Are you ready to reach the world with me?
When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming a veterinarian because I love animals. My professional plans completely changed when I turned 15 and took my first trip outside of the United States. I visited my grandparents in Ecuador and fell in love with everything there! I adored listening to the beautiful sounds of the Spanish language, trying delicious new foods, and exploring the Andes mountains—the longest mountain range in the world! I discovered that I wanted to keep traveling and learning about new ways of life. So, I decided to learn Spanish.
Learning Spanish opened up a world of new adventures for me. I studied abroad in Ecuador, conducted research in Mexico, and even competed in gymnastics in Ecuador and Colombia. I was the first girl to represent Ecuador in an international tumbling and trampoline competition, and I even won an international gold medal for power tumbling and bronze medal for double mini trampoline! Thanks to my Spanish skills, I am able to live and work in Peru.
Want to learn how you could be a Fulbright Scholar like me? The Fulbright Program is the United States government's flagship international exchange program. Fulbrighters foster mutual understanding between the United States and partner nations, share knowledge across communities, and improve lives around the world. Learn more by clicking here!
