Matthias Hausman

As an English Teaching Assistant (ETA), Matthias will teach English language in Germany. After studying abroad in Germany in 2019, Matthias wanted to pursue a Fulbright award to have an in-depth cultural experience in Germany and perfect his German language skills. “By teaching, I will be regularly interacting with many Germans of various perspectives, from which I will be able to learn many more perspectives about Germany, and it's culture than I have before,” he says.

Matthias’ long-term goals include pursuing a career in international affairs focusing on energy and environmental policy topics and how international institutions can achieve progress in those policy areas. “This award will help me as it will give me greater experience living and working abroad, which would be helpful in such an internationally focused area. Since Germany is a leader in those policy areas, I will have greater exposure to see how their actions are perceived domestically,” says Matthias.

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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a prestigious award that provides funding to study for a master’s degree, complete an independent research project, or teach English for up to a year outside the U.S. During their grant period, Fulbrighters meet, work, live with, and learn from the people of their host country.

RIT students or alumni interested in applying for a Fulbright fellowship should contact Jenny Sullivan (jenny.sullivan@rit.edu), Director of Education Abroad & International Fellowships.