The Global Engagement Office (GEO) invites UNCG campus and community members to participate in the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) program as a Friendship Family Host. UNCG hosts this program in collaboration with Guilford County Schools.

Fulbright TEA participants are secondary school teachers from all over the world. It provides participants with unique opportunities to enhance their teaching and leadership skills. Here, they increase their knowledge about the U.S. through first-hand experiences, networking, and cultural activities. UNCG expects to host 23 teachers.

The application deadline is Aug. 29.

The friendship hospitality weekend is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 20-21, with the opening reception to meet the fellows and plan time together on Monday, Sept. 15. This cultural experience will help participants connect with families in our community and learn about U.S. home life. Hosts will be paired with one or more Fulbright TEA participants.

If hosts are not available Sept. 20-21, they can communicate with participants to find a more convenient time. Hosts must participate in a virtual orientation to help better prepare themselves for the experience. GEO will offer different orientation days and times to accommodate busy schedules.

Those interested in hosting may provide information about themselves in the Friendship Family Host Application. Overnight stays are welcome but not required.

For any questions, please contact Dr. Maria Anastasiou, Associate Provost for Global Engagement at m_anastasio@uncg.edu.

Fulbright TEA is supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and administered by the International Research and Exchange Board.