My ILEP Journey in the US

By ciellerachel

  • Applied at PAEF-Fulbright

    I sent my application for ILEP to PAEF

  • ILEP Results

    Top 20 among hundreds of applicants to ILEP were announced
  • Interview and TOEFL Exam

    Interview and TOEFL Exam

    Interview and TOEFL Exam were conducted

  • Final Results of the ILEP Program

    Top 6 ILEP Fellows were announced. They will represent Philippines

  • PIDOS and VISA application

  • Leaving my home place and bound for Manila

    Leaving my home place and bound for Manila

    Heartbreaking moment leaving my family behind.

  • Departure from Manila

    Flight to Narita Japan at 9:00 AM
  • Arrived at Narita International Airport

    Arrived at Narita International Airport

    layover for 3 hours at Narita International Airport
  • Arrival at Atlanta, Georgia

    Arrival at Atlanta, Georgia

    Port of Entry to the US at Atlanta, Georgia
  • Arrival at Washington DC

    Arrival at Washington DC

    From Atlanta, Georgia we fly to Washington DC at 9:00 PM and arrived at DC about 10:40 in the evening
  • Welcome Program at Washington DC

    Welcome Program at Washington DC

    Welcome Program at Hotel Palomar in DC
  • Cultural Event Party

    Cultural Event Party

    showcasing its national costume and welcome party at Hotel Palomar in DC
  • Tour at Washington DC

    Tour at Washington DC

    ILEP People at DC
  • Bound for IUP, Indiana, Pennsylvania

    Bound for IUP, Indiana, Pennsylvania

    we left DC in the afternoon together with IUP staff