Fulbright Scholarship Adventure in Kenya

The Fulbright year that I spent in Kenya was one of the most pivotal times in my life, work, and career. I realized that I want to become a teaching artist. My work in theatre continues to inform my teaching practice, as does the experience of living and working in Kenya. Being fully immersed in the language and culture also gave me a chance to discover part of the continent from which I descend. Along with researching pre-colonial tales, creating characters based on real people, and instructing English, I spent a lot of time walking through the city, exploring the country, traveling, and forming lifelong friendships with people who are now all over the world. Summarizing my Fulbright experience in just a few sentences will never fully describe the enormous impact this unique opportunity had on me. Luckily, I am able to take what I learned about teaching and mentoring by constantly advising and encouraging students with their own proposals, and know that the Fulbright program continues and constantly enhances individual, cultural, and global discourse.