Molly Kalb used her Fulbright scholarship as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in Larnaca, Cyprus. What drew her to working in Cyprus was exploring the effects that the long-standing political and cultural divisions of the island have had on schools and on young students in particular.
While living there, Molly also worked with a grassroots non-profit organization called Generation for Change to start a program offering free English classes for migrants and refugees. She explained that the past GFC offered Greek classes and other material support for new arrivals in Cyprus, which made starting English classes easier since their name was already established as a reliable partner
“Having the opportunity to live in Cyprus for a full year completely immersed in another culture and language was such a life-changing experience for me, Molly said. “Not only has it expanded my perspective, but it has also given me confidence in my ability to thrive and make connections anywhere in the world. I am currently pursuing a career in international law and I hope to go back to Cyprus one day.”
Molly thinks the Fulbright program is unique because it allowed her to become constantly immersed in the community. Never having been to Cyprus before, she was excited to see a new country and settle into her day-to-day routine. She said she feels very lucky to have been there and met so many new people.
“Although as a Fulbright Scholar you do not have a choice about your placement, your time outside of teaching at school is very much your own to control,” Molly said. “The year will be a million times more challenging and wonderful if you fill your time with new adventures in addition to teaching in school.”
Molly Kalb used her Fulbright scholarship as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in Larnaca, Cyprus. What drew her to working in Cyprus was exploring the effects that the long-standing political and cultural divisions of the island have had on schools and on young students in particular.
While living there, Molly also worked with a grassroots non-profit organization called Generation for Change to start a program offering free English classes for migrants and refugees. She explained that the past GFC offered Greek classes and other material support for new arrivals in Cyprus, which made starting English classes easier since their name was already established as a reliable partner
“Having the opportunity to live in Cyprus for a full year completely immersed in another culture and language was such a life-changing experience for me, Molly said. “Not only has it expanded my perspective, but it has also given me confidence in my ability to thrive and make connections anywhere in the world. I am currently pursuing a career in international law and I hope to go back to Cyprus one day.”
Molly thinks the Fulbright program is unique because it allowed her to become constantly immersed in the community. Never having been to Cyprus before, she was excited to see a new country and settle into her day-to-day routine. She said she feels very lucky to have been there and met so many new people.
“Although as a Fulbright Scholar you do not have a choice about your placement, your time outside of teaching at school is very much your own to control,” Molly said. “The year will be a million times more challenging and wonderful if you fill your time with new adventures in addition to teaching in school.”
