SDSU Fulbright Recipient Heads to Azerbaijan to Make the World a Friendlier Place
Matthew Schwimmer was selected for the 2019-2020 U.S. Student cultural exchange program.
Schwimmer is one of two San Diego State University students selected by the 2019-2020 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. He is currently working towards his Master’s in business from San Diego State University’s Fowler College of Business. He will be traveling to Azerbaijan in the fall to serve as an English teaching assistant from September to June of next year.
“I studied abroad in Russia for the final year of my undergrad and ever since then I’ve been fascinated by the former Soviet Union,” Schwimmer said. “I also traveled to Kiev last year. I want to learn from them because even though they were seen as our rival, we can learn a lot from them and history.”
Schwimmer said he is looking forward to his time abroad and is excited for the potential opportunity to make an impact on peoples’ lives.
“I’m honored to have been accepted by such an illustrious and prestigious scholarship,” he said. “I am grateful and I look forward to experiencing what the future has in store for me.”
Including the most recent awards, more than 90 SDSU students have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright student program since 2005-06. Encouraging students to apply for the program is part of a university-wide effort that promotes international experiences. SDSU ranks No. 5 nationally among universities for the number of students who study abroad.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, initiated in 1946 and funded through Congressional appropriations, offers research, study and teaching opportunities in more than 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students.
Provost Emerita Nancy Marlin is SDSU’s current Fulbright adviser. Visit the Fulbright program website to learn more about information sessions, writing workshops and application deadlines for the 2020-21 awards.
