Hi friends! ¡Hola amigos! My name is Ashley, and I am so excited to be your Reach the World traveler! I grew up in Austin, Texas, and I went to Steiner Ranch Elementary, just like you! I was a stallion from 2009 to 2014. This May, I graduated from the University of Texas. Hook 'em horns! I loved watching football games and exploring the campus libraries.
After I graduated, I moved to a town called Ibagué, Colombia. That is where I am writing to you from right now. I am in Colombia because of a man named William Fulbright. A long time ago, William created a program named “Fulbright,” like his last name. He wanted people from the United States to make friends with people in other countries – and there are many countries in the world, almost 200! With the Fulbright program, people can move to different countries to learn about different ways of life. That is why I am in Colombia.
Colombia is a country in South America, and its neighbors are Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. Throughout our time together, I will share more about Colombia and what life is like here.
In my free time, I like reading books, swimming in the ocean, running, and playing card games with my family and friends. But most of all, I love cuddling with my dog, Sandy!
I am here to answer any questions you may have. I am so excited to meet you!
Want to learn how you could be a Fulbright Scholar like me? The Fulbright Program is the United States government's flagship international exchange program. Fulbrighters foster mutual understanding between the United States and partner nations, share knowledge across communities, and improve lives around the world. Learn more by clicking here!
