Special Programs

General Writing Workshop:

CVs/Résumés and Application Essays


Get help with your:

  • CV/ résumé
  • College application
  • Essays
  • Cover letters
  • Letter of inquiry
  • Requests for financial aid and scholarships

It will focus primarily on statement of purpose essays, but cover letters, letters of inquiry, scholarship application essays, and other types of academic writing can also be discussed.
The instructor is a native speaker of English who has advised and taught college writing and worked in publishing in the United States.

When:

  • February 13, 2020 (Thursday) 14:30-16:00
  • March 19, 2020 (Thursday) 14:30-16:00
  • May 2, 2020 (Thursday) 14:30-16:00
Free attendance.
 

Fulbright Application Hands-On Writing Series:

Part I: Brainstorming/Pre-Writing

 

Beginning the writing process can be very difficult and at times almost feel impossible. During the workshop you will be asked to reflect on your own goals and experiences before attempting to write your personal statement and study objectives essay. After the workshop you should have concrete examples and ideas that can help you create a well structured outline which can then be turned into a clear and powerful final essay. Come ready to reflect and think deeply! Please bring pen and paper.

  • April 23, 2020 (Thursday) 14:30-16:00
  • May 7, 2020 (Thursday) 14:30-16:00

Part II: Peer Editing

Once you have a draft of your personal statement and study objectives essay it is time to begin the editing process. This workshop will give students tips on how to edit their own essays as well as others, and then students will actually swap papers with another student and give feedback and ask questions. Through this process students will develop a more critical eye when looking at their own writing and will be able to identify areas of weakness and confusion based on the feedback from their peers. Come to the workshop with at least a first draft of your essays since you are expected to switch papers with someone else.

  • May 12, 2020 (Tuesday) 14:30-16:00

*Please register in advance for these sessions*

Where:
Fulbright EducationUSA Advising Center
1111 Budapest, Bertalan Lajos u. 2. 9th Floor #902
Telephone: 462-8050
Email: educationusa@fulbright.hu

Please come prepared for the workshops!
Bring paper, pen, and your current CV or résumé.
The workshop will be entirely in English.

Free attendance.