Daley looks forward to Fulbright in Laos
Hannah Daley ’20
Hannah Daley ’20 excitedly anticipates her teaching adventure in Asia. Hannah, who majored in international business, Asian studies and English and minored in international economics, will be teaching English in Laos as part of the U.S. Fulbright program.
“It was between Laos and Vietnam,” she said, “but ultimately I decided on Laos because it was the country I knew less about, and I wanted to challenge myself. I became interested in the
Fulbright Program after going on a May Term to Vietnam and studying in China for a semester. I was the only native English-speaking student there, so I became an informal tutor to several Chinese and international students. I found tutoring an amazing way to connect with students from all around the world and to learn about other cultures.”
The Fulbright Program offers grants to more than 1,900 U.S. students, artists and young professionals each year to study, teach English and conduct research abroad. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program operates in over 140 countries throughout the world.
As the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program, the Fulbright is the most widely recognized and prestigious international exchange program in the world. Coe College itself has produced 32 Fulbright Scholars in the last eight years.
“In my free time, I plan to explore the city in which I am placed and surrounding communities. I want to try new foods, to learn Lao and to meet new people,” Hannah said.
While at Coe, Hannah worked in the Office of Advancement, helping to plan events like Day of Giving and Senior Celebration. She participated in several student organizations, including Mortar Board, Student Senate, Student Alumni Association and Business Club.
Hannah credits Coe College for preparing her for the Fulbright application process.
“I had a handful of professors in my corner encouraging me to study abroad, to go on the May Term and to take classes that helped me discover my interests,” she said. “Without these experiences and their help, I would not have been as qualified a candidate.”