Non@Cambridge

Fulbright Memory and Speech at the Ambassador's Residence

Good Evening, His Excellency Ambassador, distinguish guests and my fellow fulbrighters:

As I listened to very impressive speeches in both languages from Mr. Ambassador, I am very excited to give this speech. Let me take this opportunity on this auspicious occasion to express our sincere gratitude on behalf of my fellow fulbrighters.
First of all, I would like to thank the interview and screening committee for asking us very tough questions that brought the best out of all of us. Secondly, The Fulbright alumni association, we are grateful for your valuable insights into graduate life in the US. We are eager to be part of this prestigious alumni association. I personal have to thank Professor Dr. Vimolsiddhi Horanyangkura (the dean of Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University) for encouraging me to apply for the scholarship and has been an invaluable help in writing a prominent recommendation that got me to MIT. Also, our P’Tip (Ms. Porntip Karnjananiyot, TUSEF Executive Director) and P’Da (Ms. Wanida Kritchanaruch, TUSEF Senior Program Officer for Thai Grantees) and all Fulbright-Thailand staff that have been assisting us tirelessly, thank you very much indeed. Without whom, none of this would be possible.

Let me give our perspective toward the Fulbright program. Upon our graduation, Fulbright is a natural choice for an academic scholarship. We are here today because of our collective belief in the importance of cultural and educational exchange. We’re honored to be cultural ambassadors of Thailand to the United States. We shall do our utmost to facilitate stronger relations between Thailand and the United States. Opportunities like theses come once in a life time and we will do our best to seize the day. Once again, our dearest gratitude for this award.
To be given this Fulbright scholarship is about being awarded an opportunity for a search, as we are all searching for the same thing, the meaning of life and meaning of ourselves. Life is a path and we will keep searching. I believe that wherever I go or whatever I will become, I always have the Fulbright by me, thank you very much.

(This is the speech I gave at US's ambassodor house on behalf of Fulbright scholars from Thailand at the official Thai-Fulbright scholars reception)

posted by Non@Cambridge @ 12:59 AM