Florida Southern Alumna Awarded Fulbright To Teach In Slovak Republic

Florida Southern College alumna Emily Kujan has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship and will spend the upcoming academic year teaching in the Slovak Republic. 

Kujan, a graduate of Florida Southern’s School of Education, is among the newest grantees of the U.S. government’s flagship international education exchange program. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has worked to build mutual understanding between the United States and other nations, providing participants with scholarships and stipends to support their year abroad.  

As a Fulbright recipient, Kujan will join the ranks of distinguished alumni that include heads of state, judges, cabinet ministers, CEOs, ambassadors, and university presidents, along with leading artists, journalists, scientists, and teachers. Fulbright alumni include 62 Nobel laureates, 95 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 82 MacArthur fellows. Since its founding in 1946, more than 400,000 individuals have participated in the program. 

Through the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program, Kujan will help Slovak students improve their language skills while immersing herself in the country’s culture and serving as a cultural ambassador for the United States. She will assist local teachers in English language and conversation classes, encourage cultural exchange, and build connections through language and community.  

Her placement in Slovakia will provide opportunities beyond academics. Kujan is especially eager to engage in community projects, pursue educational research, and experience Slovak life outside the classroom. 

“Outside the classroom, I’ll also have the chance to participate in community projects, conduct educational research, explore Slovak culture, and represent the U.S. as a cultural ambassador,” Kujan said. “I’m so excited for the opportunity to learn, grow, and use my knowledge and experiences gained from Florida Southern in this journey.” 

With Kujan’s accomplishment, Florida Southern College continues its tradition of global engagement and academic excellence as a top producer of Fulbright recipients through the years. This achievement adds to FSC’s history, joining a legacy of students and faculty committed to learning, leadership, and service on a global scale.