@MuscaTiger, I lived in Muscat for a full year and went to Sultan Qaboos Univeristy. I know you already have an affiliation, but I would be more than happy ro share my contacts with you. Oman cannot be matched. Would have applied, Fulbright regulations wouldn't let me. Let me know if you're interested in some contacts or just general advice! Did you call Jermaine? I called him the beginning of April and he said he was hopinf for the end of April...we're now in May....but orientation is June!