Fulbright scholar Kylah Williams spent a year in Mexico City, blending work, study, and cultural immersion. She shares her experience balancing full-time digital marketing for a tequila company, MBA courses, and solo travel. Kylah opens up about the application process, from finding the right grant to navigating interviews and landing a spot in this prestigious program.
Beyond academics, she reflects on her personal growth, the importance of cross-cultural understanding, and the unique challenges and rewards of working abroad. If you’re curious about the Fulbright Grant or Paid Travel Opportunities in general, life in Mexico, or combining travel with career goals, Kylah’s story will inspire you to explore new possibilities.
Join SeekPTO.com to get notified and join the community of other Paid Travel Opportunity Seekers and get notified when applications for PTO like the Fulbright open (every April - October!) and application tips to help you gain access to a fully-funded international experience like Kylah!
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The Young Travelers Podcast is Hosted by Gabby Beckford and Produced by Gabby Beckford and Taylor Inglut.
Sound Design and Editing by Ryan Holmes
Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski
Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky
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Gabby Beckford is the award-winning travel influencer and Opportunity Expert at @packslight. Starting her pursuits at just 17, she is a solo female traveler who's visited 50+ countries and is on a mission to make the incredible accessible to the younger generation. She’s also grown her community to more than 600K+ across platforms–including 10K+ young travelers in her Young Tr
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