Political Science and Sociology Class of 2023
Legislative Secretary, Maryland General Assembly
Hometown
Millersville, MD
A Fulbright grant to teach English in Colombia would be a perfect opportunity for extending their Spanish proficiency as well as for learning more about the intertwined and often fraught migration dynamics between the U.S. and Colombia.
Surisitee Motiram graduated from SMCM in 2023 with majors in sociology and political science. Now, they work for the Maryland General Assembly as a legislative secretary. Motiram’s ideal career involves working as an immigration lawyer to help change the U.S. immigration system, including helping migrants navigate this system. Thus, a Fulbright grant to teach English in Colombia would be a perfect opportunity for extending their Spanish proficiency as well as for learning more about the intertwined and often fraught migration dynamics between the U.S. and Colombia. One of the most helpful insights shared with Motiram since graduation has been when someone said, “feeling stupid is really just becoming more aware of all the things you’ve yet to learn.” Motiram intends to keep learning as they move towards the next chapter of their life.