I am starting to mourn the loss of the Fulbright even though I don't know that I was rejected. I feel so sad. I actually almost didn't apply for anything else because I wanted nothing more than to do my Fulbright project. I did end up applying to grad school, which I am happy I did. It is hard to not compare myself to all of the agonizingly brilliant students out there who are also applying for the Fulbright. If I do not get the Fulbright, I do think I have grown considerably throughout the process, and so I see it as worth it no matter what.