by Sinia Amanonce Next year, Mason Winkie will attend West Virginia University for medical school. This year, he is serving as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Uherský Brod, Czech Republic. Below Mason talks about his Czechoslovakian ancestry, crossing the Slovak border on skis, his experiences with Czech traditions, and the power of using memes in the classroom. Fast Facts: Mason Patrick Winkie Hometown: Bridgeport, West Virginia Age: 23 College, Major/Minor: West Virginia Wesleyan College, Biochemistry and Clinical Psychology School in the Czech Republic: Střední průmyslová škola a Obchodní akademie Uherský Brod Favorite Czech Food: Vepřo knedlo zelo Favorite Quote: “The purpose of morality is to teach you, not to suffer and die, but to enjoy yourself and live.” - Ayn Rand Tell me about yourself. My name is Mason Winkie. I come from Bridgeport, West Virginia. I’ve lived in West Virginia my entire life. I attended West Virginia Wesleyan College where I got t...
Jaké je to být Fulbrighterem. What it is like to be a Fulbrighter.