Studying Abroad in Lisbon, Portugal

As I mentioned in my previous post, I'm completing an internship here in Lisbon, in addition to my classes. When I first heard of the opportunity to earn credits that count towards to my major that did not include listening to lectures, I jumped on it. One thing led to another, and now I find myself interning at the Fulbright Commission.  Essentially, the Fulbright commission is an organization with the goal of building relationships between the United States and Portugal by means of education. This includes providing scholarship and opportunities for educators and students to teach and study in the other country. My role at the Fulbright commission is to help with a specific program that it offers, called the Competitive College Club. This program assists Portuguese high schoolers with the process of applying to universities in the United States. I assist with presentations and meeting covering each part of the process; completing the SAT, writing the essay, and finding profess