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Hi all! I was selected for a Germany ETA but am an alternate for the USTA. So, Germany here I come! Congrats to others who received good news this week, and good luck to those still waiting!

Congrats!! Did you just find out today?

I just checked, it's an official holiday in Austria too.

I'm in the same boat. I was hoping there would be an email waiting for when I woke up this morning. I think it would be bizarre if we didn't hear this week, considering some decisions have gone out...

Thanks, that information was really helpful! And maybe because there's so much overlap between the two programs there are more alternates who also get grants (either to Germany or Austria)?

Thanks, you too! And hopefully we find out soon!

I'm not sure. I studied abroad in Germany last year and loved it. Part of me wants to go back, but another part of me wants to try living somewhere new. If I am lucky enough to be in the position to make the decision, I think a lot will depend on when I hear back from each program and their placements. But I also think either program would be great! We'll see what happens!

Extremely optimistic question... but have you thought about which you would choose if you were to get both?

I remember thinking the same thing when I tried to open my application right after submitting. Fingers crossed that everything's in there! Also, do you know how competitive the USTA is?

Same! Glad I'm not the only one who didn't hear yesterday!

Thanks for the info! Did you have both offers before you had to make a decision? I didn't realize you have to wait so long to hear your placement in Germany... But it's encouraging to hear that you had such a great year!

Did any Germany ETA applicants also apply to Austria's USTA program?