IF YOU ARE THINKING OF APPLYING TO THE FLTA PROGRAM, THERE ARE SEVERAL IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER.Becoming an FLTA carries with it a great responsibility. Therefore, we would ask you to consider the points below before submitting an application. If, after having read these and the General Information and Am I Eligible sections, you believe you have the qualifications and required personal characteristics, we urge you to apply. DO APPLY to the FLTA Program if you are:- Outgoing and adaptable to changing circumstances
- Enthusiastic about teaching your native language to American students
- Ready to become a cultural ambassador interested in meeting people and becoming part of community events and campus activities
- Willing to take advantage of opportunities presented and to adapt to unexpected situations which may vary from original expectations.
DO NOT APPLY to the FLTA Program if:- You wish to pursue an advanced degree. You will not be able to complete a degree or extend your sponsorship in order to complete a degree
- You wish to remain in the U.S. longer than the program's duration of one academic year. You must return to your home country for a period of two years and cannot transfer your sponsorship to another program, nor accept full-time employment nor immigrate to the U.S.
If you have decided FLTA is not for you, please consider another Fulbright opportunity |
