St. Edward’s University is proud of our awardees and their remarkable achievements!
As recipients of the prestigious and competitive Fulbright award sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the four Global Studies majors will embark on separate journeys abroad to teach, learn and immerse themselves in diverse cultures.
From implementing unique methods of teaching English in Uruguay to studying the positive impacts of sustainable fashion in Taiwan, these graduates are using their education and experience on the hilltop to make a difference in communities around the world.
Marisa Davis ’22
Global Studies and Political Science
MY FULBRIGHT GOALS IN TAIWAN
“I was awarded a study award from Fulbright and I will be completing a masters in Brand and Fashion Management at Fu Jen Catholic University. I really want to learn about the global markets through the lens of the fashion industry. On top of this, I want to explore my creative side through the medium of art.”
MY EXPERIENCES ON THE HILLTOP AND BEYOND
- Served as the Director of Communications for the Student Government Association
- Served as a teaching assistant for the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
- Interned for Texas District 35 Representative Lloyd Doggett (D)
- Studied for a semester in South Korea
AFTER MY FULBRIGHT YEAR
“I want to bring increasingly popular influences from modern East Asian and European styles to innovate a more accessible brand in the U.S. with the utmost focus on sustainability. I will achieve this by making pieces that are made of quality materials and that are sustainable.”
August Railey ’23
Global Studies
MY FULBRIGHT GOALS IN URUGUAY
“I hope to make learning more creative, interactive, fun and accessible for students of different backgrounds and ages. I’m already brainstorming ways to create a TikTok or Instagram account for my future students to follow and engage in interactive educational content. I’ve always wanted to live and work in Latin America, so becoming fluent in Spanish is also a goal of mine during my time abroad.”
MY EXPERIENCES ON THE HILLTOP AND BEYOND
- Studied for a semester in Berlin, Germany
- Traveled to Dominica to assist with research on wildlife stability
- Presented Cartels and Democracy: An Analysis of U.S. Intervention In Columbia and Mexico at the St. Edward’s University Honors Thesis Symposium
AFTER MY FULBRIGHT YEAR
“I’ve considered community development through the Peace Corps, but I ultimately want to live in Latin America and pursue opportunities that allow me to engage with various communities, such as teaching or environmental work.”
Kathryn Brouillette ’22
Global Studies and Political Science
MY FULBRIGHT GOALS IN MOROCCO
“I am fortunate for the opportunity to live in Morocco for 10 months. During my trip, I will work to be of great service to my students by providing them with the necessary resources needed to further their education. I also want to immerse myself in the culture — I plan on engaging with my community and building connections and long-lasting friendships.”
MY EXPERIENCES ON THE HILLTOP AND BEYOND
- Serves as a researcher and writer for the Texas House of Representatives
- Served as the House Manager and Recovery Coach for Grace Recovery: Transitional Living Homes for Women
- Studied for a semester in Morocco and volunteered as an English teacher for students and women with Association Al Amal pour le Développement et Formation
AFTER MY FULBRIGHT YEAR
“I am open to residing in Morocco down the road, but my overall goal is to continue working in public policy whether it’s on a national or international level.”
Nic Carrillo ’23
Global Studies and Political Science
MY FULBRIGHT GOALS IN TAIWAN
“Along with my duties as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA), I hope to be immersed in my local community as much as possible by making connections with members of my cohort, students and teachers. I also look forward to testing my Mandarin-Chinese language skills. I am very humbled and grateful to be embarking on this adventure and will be proudly representing SEU throughout my grant period.”
MY EXPERIENCES ON THE HILLTOP AND BEYOND
- Served as the Chief of Justice for the Student Government Association
- Served as an experiential intern with the Kozmetsky Center
- Studied for a semester at University of Roehampton, London in England
AFTER MY FULBRIGHT YEAR
“I aspire to further my education by attending graduate school and deepen my involvement in world affairs by interning for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).”
Top Producer of Fulbright Students
St. Edward’s has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students among master’s-granting institutions for 13 years. Since 2004, more than 80 Fulbrights have been awarded to our students. Our Office of Fellowships mentors students academically and professionally, connecting them to merit-based opportunities such as the Fulbright Program.