Hello! My name is Alisa and for the next nine months I am living in Moldova! Moldova is a small country in Eastern Europe, located between Romania and Ukraine.
Although I was born in Chicago, Illinois, I consider Portland, Oregon to be my home. After graduating from university in Texas, I applied for a Fulbright grant to be an English Teaching Assistant in Moldova, the country where my Mom is originally from! I was very lucky to receive this grant and have been enjoying every day in Moldova since. At university, I studied Political Science, so I am very interested in how governments affect our daily lives. While only 35 years old as an independent Republic, Moldova has a unique history which has been shaped both by its Romanian heritage and its years in the Soviet Union. I am excited to take you on a journey of learning about Moldova, a country you may not have heard of before!
To share a little bit about me, my family has moved around a lot during my life, so I am used to change. In college, I studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and absolutely loved it! I wanted to explore a different part of the world while impacting the lives of a new community. Through teaching, I help my students improve their English while sharing bits of American culture! Follow along on my journey to learn what life in Moldova is like!
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!
