 My best tip for making the most of the scholarship while you're in country would definitely be to try and connect with local people. Meet the locals, live like a local, be like a local. Experience the situation that you're in and be present and then bring that back with you. The ongoing relationship that you have is just unbelievable. Forget about what you think you know and your expectations. Completely immerse yourself in the local way of life. Take the time to learn the language. Language is a conduit to build empathy and cultural understanding and through that a lot of opportunities will come your way. Go out into the world, meet people, talk to them, ask them about their ideas and you never know where it'll take you.