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wanderingbutnotlost

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  1. I love you all! I'm feeling much better about the health coverage now. I also heard back from IIE, and was told that they mostly recommend those with pre-existing conditions to continue their U.S. based health insurance. Otherwise, it seems fine to just go with the sickness and accident coverage. I was also worried about the fact that Fulbright doesn't cover sickness/accidents that occur outside our placement countries, but enrolling in the national health system seems like a great option. Thanks again, everyone! Last thing - in addition to being a noob at health insurance, I'm also a grandma when it comes to social media. If there is a Facebook group out there for Germany Fulbright ETAs, let me know! It took me months to find the Peace Corps one for my country of service...
  2. P.S. I'm an ETA finalist for Germany. If that makes a difference.
  3. Would someone mind explaining what the deal with Fulbright's health insurance is? I assumed grantees would get full coverage, but upon reading the different information, it seems they call it "supplemental" insurance and advise grantees to continue their regular insurance. As a Peace Corps volunteer, my insurance will be ending soon, and I was hoping to move right into my Fulbright insurance. I've emailed someone at IIE, but I would love to hear about the experience of past Fulbrighters with health insurance. Was the coverage not enough on its own? Did you maintain the insurance you had prior to starting Fulbright? And if some saint can explain to me how this all fits in with Obamacare and tax penalties, I will adore you forever. Help!
  4. ETA to Germany!!!! Another word of encouragement to anyone who didn't get what they were hoping for this year - I also didn't get an ETA the first time I applied (to South Africa). The in-between time has been an invaluable season of learning more about myself and what I want out of life. Nothing wrong with applying a second time!
  5. I'm right there with you! I keep thinking that surely Germany - land of timely trains and efficient people - will get the results out soon...but no luck so far Hopefully soon!
  6. That stinks - I can't imagine the stress! I have only ever applied for the ETA through Fulbright, so take this with a grain of salt, but it seems to me that if you went through the effort of getting a new letter, that would only make you a stronger candidate. It would show that you are on top of things and understand the happenings at your perspective university. It it were me, I would rather have a new letter ready than be stuck empty handed when Fulbright asks about it. Or reach out to the Fulbright commission and explain the situation, as well as the actions you have taken to remedy it, before they even raise an eyebrow. Good luck!
  7. I faced a very similar situation on my application. My interview committee gave me some good advice, but there were also some things that they asked me to add that, quite frankly, I didn't believe belonged in a Fulbright application. (They also mentioned adding some things that were clearly already in my essays, as well as suggesting I talk about my Russian language skills. I don't speak Russian and am applying for Germany, so I'm not sure what that was about...). Anyway, while the committees know their stuff and aim to be helpful, I think it is good to remember that you know best how you want to express yourself in your application. Just as your opinions may differ from the committee members', the people in Washington and your future host country will have opinions of their own. There is no formula to this, and we are our own best advocates. I think the fact that you can weigh feedback and decide what you think fits best in your application speaks highly of your sense of self. That will show through, and I don't think you should have any remorse or worries about not accepting all the feedback. I think the committees rarely read essays again, and even if they do, I doubt they will be checking off that you took each of their suggestions.
  8. I'm sure if the rest of the essay is compelling and interesting they won't toss it out for one typo - at least I hope not! We're all human, and I can't imagine they wouldn't be a little forgiving with this kind of thing. Your hard work will still show through! Also, Indonesia!! I am in Indonesia right now, and wanted to wish you an extra dose of luck. This is an amazing country!
  9. That sounds so cool! Does that fall under a project grant, ETA, or other? I've never heard of that one...
  10. That's so cool! Maybe Germany will be my doorway to SA
  11. Good plan. I think Peace Corps to Fulbright - from Fulbright's point of view - is a great step. We will come in with some solid international experience and "travel smarts." There are three of us applying from Indonesia for ETAs, so we'll see how it all works out.
  12. Good question When I applied to South Africa, I was coming fresh out of undergrad and wanted to see the world! South Africa has always been on my list, so I thought, "What the heck, let's move to SA." But in reality I have a lot of background in Germany (I was an exchange student there and studied German as my minor in college). It took me joining the Peace Corps and teaching in Indonesia to realize what a great opportunity it would be to go back to Germany as an English teacher - see the classroom from the other side, so to speak. Between struggling to learn Indonesian, gaining experience in the classroom, and sweating in the tropics, Germany just became a clear choice. It was a lot more deliberate than my first choice of SA - though I still have every intention of making it there one day.
  13. Just submitted my application for an ETA in Germany! I was a finalist for an ETA in South Africa a couple years back, and getting that email that I didn't make it was one of the most soul crushing experiences of my life. But it also set me on a path I never could have imagined, and I wouldn't change a thing. Here's to more life experience and a second try! Good luck to you all as you put the final touches on your applications. The wait after you submit is killer, but know that you did your best and what's meant to happen will happen.
  14. Me! I'm a PCV in Indonesia and am applying for a Fulbright ETA in Germany. I was a Fulbright finalist before joining PC, so if you have any questions about the process/application/essays I would be happy to answer them. I know the deadline is coming up soon - wish I had seen this sooner!
  15. Umm....so what does it mean if there is nothing in my inbox...? SSA, why must you play with my heart?!
  16. Congrats! I bet this makes it well worth the wait!
  17. I know! I was looking at clothes the other day and couldn't decide what I needed, because it all depends on where I will be in the next year.... I don't like not being able to complete basic decision-making tasks! So close...
  18. Thanks! This doesn't bode well for my productivity next week, but it is nice to know that I can un-glue my eyes from my inbox for at least another week.
  19. I got the save the date - worst email EVER. I was talking on the phone with my mom when I saw it and I said, "STOP TALKING I GOT AN EMAIL FROM THE FULBRIGHT!!!!" We were both freaking out, but, alas, it was only a save the date...after I got over the initial shock of it not being either an acceptance or a rejection, however, it was pretty cool to find out more about the program. Also, I realize this is completely illogical, but every morning I wake up and think, "Maybe this year they will be early...this year seems like an early year, right?"
  20. Well, I have been holding off joining (i.e. lurking), because I was afraid that I would be even more tempted to check this board every time my computer is on, but as that is already happening, I figured I might as well give in. Yes, I am also waiting on Sub-Saharan Africa for an ETA in South Africa. I didn't want to just leave you out here alone, haha.
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