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Got the dreaded NP, but congrats to all Finalist~! Make us proud!!

AAAAHHG!! this is like "break your fingers off one by one" torture!!!

I'm starting to freak out now...

WOOHOO!! Congratulations!

@pengpolaruin Thank you so much! That means a lot! Your project sounds incredible, and I'm very interested to hear your findings on ASD in Korea. Although my degree was not in Korean studies (Web technology..doing quite the career jump!) I worked and ran several international programs in my university throughout my undergrad. I usually take the time to ask them what the biggest culture shock for them was. I was surprised when someone answered with "how caring America is with the disabled" (more specifically with how buses are wheelchair accessible). It wasn't until I finally travel to Korea did I understand what she meant. It seems like you and I were in Korea at the same time! I was in Seoul, though.

@theanine I have! I actually got it for the one semester I was in Korea 3 years ago. My concern is that 1) I received it before, will they let me have it again? 2) I was under the understanding that I need to be enrolled into a university in order to be eligible for the scholarship. If I need to apply to the school beforehand I have everything in my application EXCEPT the $20,000 in my bank account. I'm not sure if a Korean University will accept me or not because I do not have the funds. So I feel like I'm in a rut... Someone told me before that they usually don't give out the NIIED scholarship to 1st world countries, and my chances are low. Not sure if that is true or not If my fact are wrong PLEASE correct me!

I applied for the Korean Studies Graduate Degree program. I'm hoping to pair it with an International Education degree in the future and help Korean students when they study abroad here in America. Also, there's not a lot of International Education opportunities in Maine, so I'm hoping to start some programs in my lifetime to change that. This is kind of a one shot for me..if I don't get it I most likely wont be going due to $$$.

@theanine @Tera @pengpolaruin @gorilla_queen (Or anyone else in East-Asia), what country and what program did you apply to? If it is Research, what is your project? I'm interested to hear!

Good morning everyone! And good luck today!!

I was sure it was going to be this week. But it seems like this is an abnormal notification period with all these inconsistencies. I tried limiting myself but I'm losing ALL self control LOL!

@m1087 I have not. The only thing I heard about him was from last week, when someone confirmed he was away. Though he SHOULD be back by now. During the application process I called to get some questions answered. Out of my 6 calls, I only got a hold of him ONCE. He's super hard to get ahold of, and I assume during this time it's even worse.

@pengpolaruin I woke up this morning telling myself "don't expect anything. It's not going to happen." As SOON as people heard from the U.K. I started having a heart attack in the middle of my shopping trip at Target ㅠㅠ

I currently cracking open a wine bottle. I'm so over this wait for East Asia.

Good morning everyone! Another day of insanity! My attitude toward notifications (at this point in time) has basically turned to this:

@Tera @theanine @pengpolaruin Same. Every time I have an email notification on my phone my stomach just plummets .. and then I start to swear T.T

I'm trying to be productive member of society today, but I'm literally losing my mind in my office cubical. Heck, I'll be happy if at least one East-Asian country was announced today..

WAAAH! So happy for you!!

Good luck today everyone! Hoping Korea will be announced today

I have been an AmeriCorps volunteer for the past 2 years now (first as a state/national and then as a VISTA). Although it was my Plan C, it ended up being one of the best decisions of my life. Plus the AmeriCorps name has opened a lot of doors and resources to me I never knew existed. Let me know if you have any questions!

Welp its 5:30PM. Another end to the insanity of constantly checking this forum, reddit, and Google doc, only for the insanity to begin again tomorrow. Except tomorrows my birthday... You know what would be a REALLY good birthday present Fulbright staff? *wink* *wink* *nudge* *nudge*

Please please please let at least one East-Asian country be announced...

I believe that with everything going on right now, especially after the news we received this morning, we need Fulbright now more than ever.

After a week of hourly checks on this forum for Fulbright updates, I decided I would finally create a login. I am currently waiting on an announcement for the Korean studies graduate degree grant..crossing my fingers Korea will be announced soon! In the meantime checking reddit, the google doc, and this forum helps keep my sanity (semi) in check. I found this post on Twitter the other day and when ever someone asks me how I'm doing I just show them this