Goals of the Module
- To deepen your understanding of your role as an ambassador for the Fulbright Finland Foundation, your home institution, and Finland.
- To prepare you to enter a new culture in the U.S. and feel comfortable navigating it.
Ambassadorial Role
You are primarily a Fulbright Finland Foundation grantee. While you may receive additional funding support from other sources and organizations, you should remember to present yourself as a Fulbright Finland Foundation grantee. See from Module 2 examples on how to do that.
Finland's Country Brand
You are also representing Finland during your time in the U.S. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has prepared materials that might be useful for you when you talk about Finland in the U.S.
You will have a chance to discuss about Finland's country brand with Laura Kamras, the Director of the Unit for Public Diplomacy at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs during the orientation day in Helsinki.
Communicating Across Cultures
During the orientation, we will discuss the ‘cultural’ dimension of your exchange to the U.S. and give tips on how to embrace cultural newness in academic and everyday life. Prepare for the discussion by watching the short video below and reflecting on how you will serve as a cultural ambassador and intrepid explorer during your visit to the U.S.
- Watch the video: Why we need to embrace culture shock – TedX Talk (10.33 minutes)
If you have time and you are interested in learning more, here are additional resources:
- Watch or listen to the recording of the webinar Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in International Education: https://www.fulbright.fi/about-us/events/championing-diversity-equity-a… (1 hour 10 minutes)
TASK:
Prepare to introduce yourself very briefly during the orientation day.
At the beginning of the orientation day you are asked to introduce yourself to your fellow grantees and the Fulbright Finland Foundation team. Please prepare to say hi, share a few sentences about what you will do in the U.S., and tell one thing that you are looking forward to being in the U.S.
Please note that these pages are for the Fulbright Finland Foundation grantees only and not to be shared publicly.
