Paris Mercurio, a student from the Class of 2023, secures a Fulbright scholarship for Romania
A native of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the individual is embarking on an exciting new chapter in her life as a Shansi Fellow at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. After spending two years getting to know Indonesia, she is looking forward to exploring the literature, music, and cultural scenes of another European city - Romania.
During her time at Oberlin, the individual honed her teaching skills, leading English speaking and academic writing lectures, tutorials, and an elective creative writing class. She also had the opportunity to participate in the Writers in the Schools program, teaching poetry to seventh grade students.
One of the most influential moments in her academic journey was an informational interview with Professor Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers during her third year. The conversation emphasized the importance of living life and taking notes in the writing process, which she has since applied to her own creative work.
Post-graduation, the individual was reminded that creative work often operates on its own timeline. This lesson was reinforced during her time as a Fulbright scholar in the Czech Republic, where she immersed herself in a new culture and honed her skills as a writer.
Upon completing her current fellowship, the individual plans to pursue a Fulbright in Romania. The search results do not provide information about where she will subsequently teach or which aspects of Romania she looks forward to the most, but she is excited about the opportunity to immerse herself in another culture and continue her creative pursuits.
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers '07 at Oberlin is a Shansi alum, and the individual developed teaching skills and observed classroom presence from her. The individual's goal upon graduating from Oberlin was to live abroad and learn about new cultures, and she has certainly achieved that goal.
Rising or graduating seniors interested in Fulbright can learn more about pursuing opportunities through Fellowships & Awards at Oberlin. The individual's journey serves as an inspiration for those looking to take their education and creative pursuits to the next level.
The individual was advised that being too tightly wound or single-minded can be counterintuitive to the creative process. Constanta, one of the oldest cities in Europe with a multilayered, multicultural history, will undoubtedly provide ample inspiration for her creative work. She is eager to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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