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I finally returned home on June 17, 2022, completing my 12-day Fulbright Fellowship. From Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), I flew to Denver International Airport (DEN) at around 9:00 A.M. via Air Canada with some of my co-Fulbrighters. Then from Denver, I flew to Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) at around 3:41 P. M. via United Airlines, while my colleagues flew to their respective final destinations. I came back home with so much motivation to influence global education. I brought with me countless stories to tell. I was never the same again when I returned, filled with precious experiences and memories that magnified my view of the world and my vigor to make a difference.
I wake up very early to prepare for my flight back home.
I know I'm gonna miss this view, so I take my last selfie.
The Market Garden restaurant awaits for my last visit.
I take enough food for the flight.
Sometimes, I don't mind how powerful my passport is until I benefit from it.
I remember to use the meal voucher I got from my previous delayed flight departing the U.S. for Toronto.
I pass the security screening faster because U.S. citizens get to fall in a separate line when entering the country.
I take my last view of Canada's grounds with a little sadness, thinking about when I can come back.
I check online if there's any last-minute Fulbright requirement.
I enjoy my airplane snacks.
We arrived at Denver International Airport (DEN) safely at around 10:34 A.M. We then proceeded to our respective gates for our domestic flights going to our final destinations. From Concourse A, I took a free AGTS train ride to get to Concourse B for my next flight to Midland. I used my meal voucher before my final flight. My airplane reached Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) at around 6:33 PM. Overall, I had smooth, peaceful flights with no delays.
Panda Express suffers from its customers' stampede, so I reroute my appetite to McDonalds.
A sniffer dog secures Denver airport's peace.
My last airplane awaits calmly outside the building.
I head into my smaller but mighty aircraft going home.
Permian Basin highlights its land artwork.
Getting closer to the artwork of oil rigs makes me feel at home.
After finally getting settled and things back to normal, I started reflecting on my whole Fulbright journey that I did not imagine I could get myself qualified for in the very first place. I owe it all to my students who have proactively responded to my global education-integrated lessons and my principal, Mr. Adam Portillo, and former school counselor, Ms. Dawn Westby, who have written outstanding recommendations. My Fulbright journey has been life-changing! I have changed into a more aggressive advocate for global education. Even with my new counseling role in the school, I see the potential in using global education to expose my students to career and life opportunities beyond the boundaries of Odessa. There are just many uses and applications of global education, and I can't wait to see them in action.
My family enjoys some Canadian products I brought home.
Some Canadian gift items go to neighbors, friends, and co-workers.
From now on, I carry the pride of representing Fulbright and the U.S. in promoting global education advocacy worldwide.
Tokens from the U.S. Department of State symbolize the first-ever Fulbright TGC in Canada, in which I am proud to participate.
I treasure the gift I have received from Aldershot School Principal Rebecca Newcombe, which is timely for my new role in the school.
Principal Rebecca Newcombe runs the very successful and highly performing Aldershot School after getting trained by Harvard.
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