The wait is almost over!
Finally, after several delays, I’ll be starting my Fulbright journey in less than 2 weeks (!!)
For those unfamiliar, here’s a quick summary of my Fulbright story so far:
Award: 2021 Fulbright Future Scholarship (funded by the Kinghorn Foundation)
Location: Kolachalama Lab at Boston University
Duration: 4 months
Purpose: To learn different machine learning algorithms that can be applied to mass spectrometry data in the hope that we can increase the accuracy of disease diagnosis
But this is just the tip of the iceberg.
For me, the Fulbright program is so much more than just bilateral research collaborations. It’s an opportunity to learn and embrace the American culture and spirit, and in exchange, to share all that is special and unique about Australia.
Although I’ve visited the U.S. on multiple occasions before, this will be the first time where I get to really immerse myself in the American culture.
As a Scholar and STEM ambassador, this means learning more about the U.S. higher education system and entrepreneurial mindset.
As a travel enthusiast and foodie, this means absorbing American history and experiencing culture through food.
So, over the next few months, I’ll be sharing my Fulbright story with you – regular updates and highlights from my trip, useful travel tips, and more – stay tuned!
But for now, here’s my bucket list (let me know in the comments below if you have any suggestions!):
| Culture | Walk the Freedom Trail Visit The White House, Lincoln Memorial, and U.S. Capitol Visit the Smithsonian Visit the 9/11 Memorial |
| Sport | Watch a Boston Red Sox baseball game Watch a Boston Celtics NBA game |
| Food | Clam chowder Lobster roll Boston cream pie Fenway frank Deep-dish pizza Biscuits and gravy |
| Other | Learn the American anthem Name and locate all 50 U.S. states Shop at Trader Joe’s |
| Aussie bucket list for my U.S. friends and colleagues | Introduce the meaning and practice of an Acknowledgement of Country Host a sausage sizzle Make vegemite toast Make fairy bread Teach some Aussie slang |
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