A Year in the Fulbright Life: Hossiny’s Story
For the next year, Fulbright MENA will be showcasing a handful of students as they study in the United States with their new series, A Year in the Fulbright Life. Each month, spotlighted students will share an update as they continue on their Fulbright journey.
July and August 2018
Saying goodbye to my friends and family has been tough, knowing that the people I am always around won’t be here for months isn’t easy at all. But the support I took from them and the dreams I have change the look on that moment and makes you feel more proud and grateful.
Meeting other Fulbrighters at my Gateway Orientation and meeting more than 30 nationalities made me realize that what we have in common is much more than our differences. They really were a remarkable three days.
Settling into a new place is never an easy task. But the more friendly people you know and the more fun you have, the less intense this task become. Just have fun and enjoy every moment and those will be remarkable days!
September 2018
Take-home Quiz? Solving a quiz in a group? This was a totally new unique experience in education for me since we do not have them in Egypt! Biochemistry take-home quizzes with my classmates was actually a very intellectual experience that helped me absorb the material addressed in the class even better.
It’s the weekend, and I can’t go somewhere far to spend my day but that’s no problem here! I can ride my bike in just 5 mins to Canalside on Lake Erie and enjoy the sunset with a frozen juice cup, maybe I will do some kayaking next time!
It has always been a dream to go to American football match. Recently I got to see the University of Buffalo Bulls Vs. Army game, held in UB stadium, which was the chance for my dream to come true. Learning the rules of the game from my American friend Eric was so fun. Witnessing all of the celebrations, tailgating, the teams’ entrance and cheerleaders made it unforgettable experience and definitely one of the highlights of the American culture.
3 Fulbrighters preparing for Buffalo’s legendary winter at the outlet mall in Niagara Falls. Every day we ask other people what to buy to prepare for the winter and cold. Friends have said it snows so much that the snow covers the house doors! Time to prepare!
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