- A graduate of Kenesaw High School, Rose Wehrman has been awarded a Fulbright to teach English in Bulgaria. She will graduate this May from the College of Arts and Sciences with a degree in English. She is also a member of the University Honors Program. Wehrman chose Bulgaria because of its local identity and mosaic of Western and Eastern influences. In addition, she is interested in how Bulgaria preserves it history and heritage. She has studied abroad in Morocco and spent some time in Europe.
- She hopes to gain diverse teaching experience before beginning a career in education policy. She plans to attend law school. During her Fulbright, Wehrman hopes to volunteer with the Bulgarian Trust for Social Achievement, which works to decrease achievement gaps among minority groups, such as the Roma.
- The flagship international educational exchange program of the U.S. Department of State, Fulbright provides fully-funded opportunities to spend 1 academic year abroad in a specific host country. The heart of the Fulbright exchange program is the mission to foster mutual understanding between nations, advance knowledge across communities, and improve lives around the world. Fulbright students build lasting relationships and networks, as well as career-relevant skills, like cultural competency. Graduating seniors, recent alumni, and graduate students may apply for Fulbright U.S. Student awards.
