Abstract
The Fulbright Program offers opportunities for faculty and students from the United States to participate in cultural exchanges for up to one year. Faculty have the opportunity to teach and conduct research with their colleagues in participating countries worldwide. My six month nursing faculty Fulbright Award at Umm Al-Qura University's School of Nursing in Saudi Arabia provided me with many opportunities for professional development. Upon arrival, the nursing school was in the midst of an accreditation process and requested my engagement in these activities. As a result, I had the opportunity to work collaboratively with far more faculty and administrators than originally anticipated. This set the foundation for productive teaching workshops and ongoing research exploring women's awareness about breast cancer within the cultural context of a conservative society. In this paper, I reflect on my journey and highlight important considerations for selecting a country and setting an agenda for teaching and research. Nursing faculty interested in global health are encouraged to become Fulbright Scholars and promote collaboration of nursing professionals and academicians worldwide.
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