Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

Orientation Information

As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) from June 24-27, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-May that will direct you to the PDO website where you can register for the event. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.EUR@iie.org.

Contact Information

Embassy of the United States, Public Affairs Section
Thomasa Jeffersona 2
10010 Zagreb
Website: https://hr.usembassy.gov/

Points of Contact

Ms. Elise Crane, Assistant Public Affairs Officer
Email: FulbrightCroatia@state.gov

Ms. Vanja Ratkovic, Established Opinion Leader
Tel: +385-1-660-2206
Email: FulbrightCroatia@state.gov

Ms. Nina Vranesevic Marinic, Professional Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator
Tel: +385-1-661-2243
Email: FulbrightCroatia@state.gov

Country Information

• State Department Country Information – Croatia
• State Department Croatia Factsheet
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• Country Handbook 
• Next Steps 
• Higher Education in Croatia - A report by the European Commission
• Learn more about travel and culture in Croatia
• Learn more about studying in Croatia

 

Alum Contacts

We invite you to contact these Fulbright alumni for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be an excellent resource for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.

• Advice from Fulbright alumni
• Read a 2021-2022 Fulbrighter's blog as well as blogs created by other former Fulbrighters in Croatia

 

Alumni Coordinator

• Ms. Nina Vranesevic Marinic, Professional Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator
  Tel: +385-1-661-2243
  Email: FulbrightCroatia@state.gov
   
• Danica Lee Hubbard
  2019 Fulbright Scholar
  Email: hubbard@cod.edu
   
• Carmen Luca Sugawara
  2018 Fulbright Scholar
  Email: hubbard@cod.edu
   
• Tianna Morris
  2019 Fulbright ETA
  Email: tiana.morris94@gmail.com

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