Jessie Beddow, Madison Hales, Rilie Atkinson and Jim Thomas are current Fulbright English Teaching Assistants located in the North-West Bohemia region of Czechia. Because of their geographical location, they constitute one “nest” - a group of ETAs and their Czech mentors who are encouraged to communicate and collaborate throughout the school year. The first in-person meeting of the whole “nest” happened on October 6th, when the group was invited to participate in a traditional, annual event at Gymnázium Chomutov. None of the guests knew what to expect, but the reality blew everyone’s mind. As if someone waved a magic wand, the grantees felt as if they were transported back to an American high school, full of cheerleaders, American football players, hot dogs, cornhole, and music. Students and staff were encouraged to dress up for this unique day. As an American, what does it feel like to participate in a Czech celebration of U.S. culture? Was there nostalgia? And could the program happe
Jaké je to být Fulbrighterem. What it is like to be a Fulbrighter.