Tag: Boren Awards

Kelly Burello Discusses Scholarships and Studying Abroad in Nigeria

Posted on by Chris Carlton

Kelly Burello Nigeria

“The premise was teaching them skills in western style mediation and negotiation so it would be easier to communicate with Nigeria in the Future” — Kelly Burello

SHOW NOTES

  • Living in Nigeria as a child 🧒 [1:59]
  • Learning a difficult language 🎓 [3:33]
  • Doubts before leaving 😕 [4:17]
  • Living in Nigeria after receiving the Boren Award 🇳🇬💸 [5:23]
  • Exactly what Kelly did while she was in Nigeria 😇 [6:26]
  • Going on an African road trip 🚍 [10:10]
    • Visiting SOS Schools ✏️
  • What you see in Africa 👓 [12:32]
  • If you like spicy food… 🥘 [14:49]
  • How the trip affected the trajectory of Kelly’s career 😎 [16:19]
  • Why Kelly decided to enroll at George Mason University 🎓 [18:08]
  • Kelly’s  recommendations 🙌 [19:55]
  • Wrapping up 🔚

7 Types of Managers in The Lion King [Infographic]

 

Scholarship Advice for The Boren Awards and Beyond With Jeff Cary

Posted on by Chris Carlton

Jeff Cary breaks down the Boren Awards

This is an interview that I have been wanting to host for a long time. Jeff Cary is the guy that conducts webinars explaining what the Boren Awards are and how someone applying can increase their chance of receiving aid.

He does the same thing in this interview, but as a Boren winner himself, he tells his own story of learning Arabic while living in Jordan. Jeff is the first person I’ve interviewed that studied abroad in Jordan, and I’m seriously wondering if he’ll be the last.

The Boren is for people looking to learn a less mainstream language over an extended period of time.

If that doesn’t sound like you, don’t fret. There is plenty of great scholarship advice here for anyone interested in applying to any scholarship for for any amount.

SHOW NOTES

    • The criteria for The Boren Awards and nsep [1:40]
    • What length of time will increase your chances of receiving an award [5:18]
    • The selection process and odds of receiving an award [7:48]
    • Amounts available [8:58]
    • Jeff’s background and learning Arabic in Jordan [10:10]
    • Life in Jordan [13:20]
    • Jeff and I discuss language fluency [16:22]
    • Visiting Petra in the summer [18:25]
    • Jordanian cuisine and Mansaf [22:53]
    • Where to start (and where not to) [26:24]
    • Jeff’s advice to students who getting ready to study abroad [30:49]
    • Standing out after graduation [33:01]
    • Receiving multiple scholarships [34:09]
    • A hidden gem called AIESEC [35:41]

The Boren Basics [Infographic]