Visiting Scholars Alumni
Fatima Alhammadi was a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant through the 2022-2023 academic year, working with the Arabic language students in the MENA Languages Program. Fatima was was raised in Sharjah, the cultural and literature hub of the United Arab Emirates. Her BA in English Language and Literature is from the American University of Sharjah. During her time at Northwester, Fatima familiarized American students with the Emirati culture, and she was instrumental to the success of Northwestern's Festival of Languages and Cultures in May 2023.
Munirah AlWeteaid was a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant through the 2021-2022 academic year. Munira worked with the Arabic languge students in our program. Munira is a native of Kuwait where she received her Bachelors in Translation and Linguistics from Gulf University, and she went on to complete TEFL in Barcelona, Spain as well as PCELT in Sharq, Kuwait. Munira worked closely with our many Arabic language students on an individual and group basis, and she was key to the success of NU's Festival of Languages and Cultures in May 2022. Munira believes that the influence of a good teacher can never be erased.
Cagla Nil Tas was a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant throughout the 2021-2022 academic year. Cagla worked with the Turkish language students in our program. From Izmir, Turkey, Cagla held a Bachelors degree in English Language Teaching from Osmangazi University and several teaching certifications. Cagla spoke not only English and Turkish, but Italian and German as well. Our Turkish language students benefitted immensely from Cagla's dynamic teaching style. Cagla organized authentic Turkish meals for the students and she was an incredible leader during NU's Festival of Languages and Cultures in May 2022.