FLAS Fellowship

The Foreign ​Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship by the US Department of Education is meant to support students with their studies in a Latin American-based critical language (Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Quechua, Quichua, etc). Through my experience in the FLAS Fellowship, I attained an advanced level of Portuguese language proficiency and learned a lot about Brazilian culture and the overall Lusophone world. I took courses in Portuguese translation, the experiences of war in Lusophone countries, Business Portuguese, and even comparative economics! 

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My experience in this fellowship spurred my involvement in the Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture certificate program and the Brazilian Culture Club (BCC). Through BCC, I was able to meet Brazilian artists, businesspeople, and educators over a series of lectures and panels. I was also able to volunteer at a local non-profit organization to help young children learn the Portuguese language. My experiences in these programs and the overall fellowship lead to my personal growth as an educator and researcher. I truly enjoyed every moment within these organizations and the cherish the chance I had to share my knowledge with young people.