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As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) taking place from July 14 to 15, 2025. You will receive an email in early June with more information. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.WHA@iie.org.
Embajada de los Estados Unidos - San Jose, Diplomacia Pública
Apartado 920-1200
Pavas - Frente al Centro Comercial Plaza del Oeste
San Jose, Costa Rica
Tel: +506-2519-2211
Website: https://cr.usembassy.gov
Points of Contact
Selim Ariturk,
Public Diplomacy Section Head
Email: ariturks@state.gov
Shirley Brenes,
Established Opinion Leaders Specialist
Email: brenessx@state.gov
Angie Robles,
Professional Exchanges Coordinator
Email: RoblesAM2@state.gov
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