Start early, get ready
With the expert guidance of the Learning Support team, students will learn to become comfortable in Fulbright’s small classroom, active learning environment. For those less confident in their English language fluency in an academic setting, the intensive Bridge classes target the specific skills expected in all Fulbright courses. Bridge meets students at their level with English as a Second Language expertise and knowledge of the academic challenges ahead.
Bridge is an ungraded program that helps students practice essential academic skills, including:
- Understanding academic writing expectations.
- Reading and synthesizing scholarly articles.
- Communicating effectively in class discussions, presentations, and collaboration.
- Performing realistic self-assessment.
- Creating a personal learning plan for academic growth.
- Asking for help: finding and utilizing academic support resources, especially professors.
Meet the Learning Support Team
Patrick Thoendel, MA in International Education (Manager of Learning Support, English and Academic Skills Instructor) See more
Maria Shendrick Frank, MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (Learning Support Specialist) See more
Lê Thị Minh Hiền, MA in Public Policy (Learning Support Specialist) See more
