Dr. Valerie Jones just returned from her four-month Fulbright in Melbourne, Australia, where she researched how emergent technologies, particularly AI-powered voice assistants like Alexa, may facilitate social connection and reduce feelings of loneliness among older adults. She will share her experiences and tips for applying and interviewing for a Fulbright, moving a family to a foreign country you’ve never visited, and implementing research in a brand-new environment. Come with questions, wanderlust, and an answer to this: “What are you waiting for?”