Hana Lee, of Macungie, Pa., Selected as a 2012-2013 Fulbright Scholar

VILLANOVA, PA (06/05/2012)(readMedia)-- Hana Lee, of Macungie, Pa., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) to South Korea. Fulbright ETA recipients are placed in a classroom abroad to provide assistance to those teaching English to non-native English speakers, helping to teach the English language while serving as cultural ambassadors for the United States.

Lee is one of five Villanova University alumni selected as a 2012-2013 Fulbright Scholar-with plans to serve as international cultural ambassadors, continue research opportunities or further their educations through this international education exchange program.

"Villanova's Fulbright Scholars have actively sought every opportunity to excel at Villanova as academic leaders. They are exceptional representatives of Villanovans using their gifts to serve the global community," said Jane Morris, Director of the University's Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships.

Lee earned dual bachelor's degrees in Education and Mathematics from Villanova University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 2012. In recognition of her academic achievements and community involvement, Lee was a recipient of the Villanova Scholarship and the Luckow Family Scholarship, which is awarded by Villanova's Education department. During her time at Villanova, she worked with inner-city students and served in a leadership capacity for Villanova's Korean Students Association. Through her ETA in South Korea, Lee plans to expand her knowledge of Korean culture and foreign educational systems, policies and philosophies. Upon returning to the United States, Lee hopes to pursue a master's degree in Education or Mathematics and teach mathematics at an inner-city high school. Her goal is to utilize her ETA experience to become a culturally competent and effective inner-city teacher.

About The Fulbright Program: The Fulbright Program, America's flagship international education exchange program, is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Since its establishment in 1946 under legislation introduced by the late Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, the Fulbright Program has provided approximately 295,000 Americans the opportunity to exchange ideas and embark on joint ventures of importance to the general welfare of the world's inhabitants. The Program operates in over 155 countries worldwide. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is administered by the Institute of International Education.

About Villanova University: Since 1842, Villanova University's Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition has been the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University's five colleges – the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the Villanova University School of Law. As students grow intellectually, Villanova prepares them to become ethical leaders who create positive change everywhere life takes them.

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