28/05/2026
Meet Shama Tirukkala, a The Fulbright Program English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in Cyprus. Shama volunteers as a native English speaker in public schools while sharing aspects of American culture in the classroom. Talking about her Fulbright experience in Cyprus she shared, “I came to Cyprus thinking that my experience as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant would revolve around teaching, but I’ve also come to realize how important learning is to the experience of being a Fulbrighter. I’ve learned many things here...I’m beyond grateful for everyone who made this experience possible, from the team at the U.S. Embassy, to the Ministry of Education, to the staff and students at Acropolis Lyceum who have welcomed me with open arms.” Her work inspires young minds, builds bridges between the between 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇾, and highlights the transformative power of education.
As we celebrate , we honor the impact of American excellence in education worldwide.
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