All aspects of preparing for the Fulbright (as an ETA, Scholar, and/or Researcher) are covered at the Pre-Departure Orientation over the course of several days (and there are additional orientations once in the host country as well)
In addition to participating in the North Macedonia Country Session, my daughter and I also participated in the Preparing for Spouses and Dependents Panel this week (also via a zoom call).
My daughter came with me to Moldova and started Kindergarten in Chisinau. She later returned with me to Moldova during the summer before 2nd Grade. And she came with me to North Macedonia in middle school -- as a 6th Grader and also during the summer after 8th Grade.
Proud Mom moment when she shared her experiences adjusting to life in the host country. Here she is talking about going to school at QSI.
We also have follow up calls scheduled with daughters of participants on the call. (That's one thing I miss about the in person PDOs - in the past, when P has joined me she has been able to visit with other kids heading abroad in a more informal setting. Still, she will be able to facetime with a few other girls before they head out this Fall.)
So excited for these Fulbrighters who will be able to share the adventure with their spouses and dependents!
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| I wanted to get a better picture of P presenting - but - this was the best I could do |
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| I loved getting the reminders on my watch throughout the day :-) |
