ST. PAUL, Minn., April 29, 2026 – Elaina Carsten, a Northwestern alumna and 2025 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award recipient to Taiwan, has been selected to return as an English Teaching Flagship Plus awardee. Carsten shared her enthusiasm in a message to the Department of Teacher Education, stating, “Thank you for showing me to this amazing opportunity. I loved my first year here!”
In her second year, she plans to expand her community engagement and cultural exchange efforts by collaborating with local teachers to support language learning initiatives. Carsten aims to develop and share additional curriculum materials, including music- and art-based activities, to make English learning more interactive and accessible for students. She noted, “My focus will be on deepening my impact both in the classroom and in the community.”
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program fosters intercultural exchange and broadens global perspectives. Awards are granted to graduating seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from diverse fields. Participants may pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. The program operates in more than 140 countries and supports opportunities across all academic disciplines.
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