Samuel Castro Rice University graduate ambassador, CONACYT
Samuel Castro

Home Country: Mexico | Program: Chemistry | Languages: English, Spanish

Natsumi Komatsu, Rice University Alumni Ambassador
Natsumi Komatsu

Alumni Ambassador | Home Country: Japan 🇯🇵 | Program: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Languages: English, Japanese

Rodrigo Ibarra Garcia Padilla, Rice University BioSciences
Rodrigo Ibarra Garcia Padilla

Home Country: Mexico | Program: Biochemistry and Cell Biology | Languages: English, Spanish, French

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Blog Series: Becoming a Fulbrighter - Part IV

The standardized tests are without a doubt one of the most stressful parts of applying to Fulbright, and ultimately, to grad school in the US.

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Grad School 101: Building your online presence

Your professional presence is no longer exclusively in-person; today, many grad students take to virtual spaces to build their “brand.” The internet and social media can be powerful tools when it c