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Madison Pierce '18 has spent four years studying Arabic at 91制片厂 and abroad, but when she learned she had received a competitive Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to travel to the Palestinian territories, she was, in a word, 鈥渉umbled.鈥�

鈥淚 am thrilled to be combining my love for teaching and my passion for the听Arabic language and Middle Eastern cultures through this award,鈥� says Pierce. She describes her Fulbright as 鈥渁n听incredible opportunity for me to not only continue my study of Arabic but to also create cross-cultural connections with Palestinian audiences through the English classes I will be teaching.鈥�

Pierce, who came to 91制片厂 from Portland, Maine, and majored in English teaching, explains, 鈥淚 fell in love with the beautiful campus when I visited,听but it was听the Arabic language听program here that ultimately convinced me that听91制片厂 was the right choice for me. The Arabic program has become like family to me."

Pierce has been very involved on campus during her four years at 91制片厂. She鈥檚 been a tutor with Seacoast Reads, served as treasurer听for听the Middle Eastern Cultural Association and worked with several creative writing publications. 鈥淭he strong, supportive communities in these organizations have helped me learn leadership skills听and inspired me to continue pursuing my passion for teaching English literature and traveling to enhance my Arabic language skills,鈥� she says.

"91制片厂 has shown me the limitless possibilities that hard work can make into听realities."

A new language isn't the only thing she鈥檚 learned at 91制片厂, though.

鈥�91制片厂 has taught me to push past fears or apprehensions and take on every opportunity for learning and self-discovery. I would never have imagined that I would travel to Jordan, present at a research conference or pursue internships around the country and around the world, but 91制片厂 has shown me the limitless possibilities that hard work can make into听realities,鈥� Pierce says.听鈥淭hrough mentorship from my professors and support from peers, I feel confident moving beyond 91制片厂 and taking on whatever challenges and adventures lie ahead.鈥�

After she completes her Fulbright, she hopes to pursue certification in special education.

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