Bush School Hosts 15 Fulbright Students

The Bush School enrolled seven Fulbright scholars this fall, with another enrolling in the spring. The students represent countries spanning the globe, including Austria, Mongolia, and Afghanistan.

The Fulbright students bring a global perspective and a wealth of experience to their respective International Affairs and Public Service and Administration programs. With the addition of eight new students this year, the Bush School hosts a total of fifteen Fulbright students with backgrounds in foreign trade, human resources, public relations, and business development. Irina Arabidze, a first-year Fulbright student from Georgia, came to the Bush School after earning a master’s degree in international relations and European studies and plans to study national security and diplomacy while attending the Bush School.

“Being in the Bush School allows me to broaden my understanding of national security and diplomacy issues from an American perspective, which I believe will propel me to pursuing my ambition of public service upon my return home,” said Arabidze. “[The] Bush School stood out to me because of its rigorous academic programs, highly dedicated faculty and staff, and an important focus on the practical applicability of the acquired knowledge.”

Bush School Dean Mark Welsh is proud to welcome the students to Texas A&M and the Bush School. “It is an honor to enroll this many outstanding Fulbright students in our programs,” said Welsh. “These students select the Bush School from a range of other graduate programs in the US because of our high-caliber curriculum and faculty, and seek to become practitioners in public service. They represent diverse professional backgrounds and will provide a unique perspective toward international affairs. Our students and faculty look forward to learning from them.”

The Fulbright Program began in 1946 and is operated by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The highly competitive program provides grants to students seeking to study, teach, or research either abroad or in the US in an effort to build international partnerships through education.

Continue reading and view photos and bios of the students on the Bush School site.