Hello future explorers! My name is Jasmine or you can call me Miss J. I was born and raised in southern, California. I went to school in San Bernardino from elementary school to high school. Before college, I traveled through Europe and got my first taste of international travel. Ever since my trip to Europe, I have always looked for opportunities to venture out and see the world. When I returned from Europe, I moved to sunny San Diego, California. While in San Diego, I attended San Diego State University, for college and I met some of by best friends. After graduating college, I moved to Oakland, California, and became a 5th-grade teacher.
Now, I am living in Ghana. Last year, I wanted to travel and learn more about where my family came from, so I started looking for different opportunities in places like Colombia and Ghana. After applying for different jobs and fellowships, I received the U.S. Fulbright Scholarship Grant to teach in Ghana. Ghana is in West Africa! My ancestors (ancestors are people in your family who lived a long time before you) are from different parts of Africa, so I wanted to learn more about what life is like in West Africa. I like reading, making art, and exploring the outdoors.
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!
