Eric Bee

is there a waiting list for the daad? You might want to take that if all else is equal, b/c an alternate could take your fulbright

So I served in the Republic of Moldova. If you want to talk more about it, feel free to send me a private email (erictb@umich.edu), as I have lot to say, and don't want to take up the space here.

Being a returned peace corps volunteer (any others on this board?) I will say that it is true: when you go abroad for work or research, you are by definition not at home. Things happen that you aren't there for. Little things, big things, just general changes in the feel of life that everyone else adjusts to without even noticing, but for you may become hard to adjust to upon return. I missed weddings, births, some amazing cultural events, and even the funeral of an old friend who died unexpectedly. But this doesn't mean you are gone forever, or that you won't have your own wonderful, life-changing experiences. Compared to peace corps, fulbright isn't that long. IMHO, if your relationship can't stand 9 months apart, then you might want to think of whether it is worth sticking around for. The world is a small place, though. when I was in Romania a few summers ago, I was able to shop for apartments back in the states via skype in the evenings (which worked out wonderfuly, as that is mid-day in these parts), stay in close contact with my parents, close friends, and roommates. I don't say these things to dissuade you, but only to take these things into consideration when making your decision (assuming you are accepted, which I hope everyone here is!). Personally, I think that especially if this would be your first time living overseas, you have more to gain than to lose. It is an incredibly rewarding (and difficult) experience. But these are calculations we each have to make, with the reality of the situation in mind.

gggggggnnnnnnnnnyyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggghhhhhhh! <this post brought to you by my inability to wait patiently> #lastanxietythemedpostbyme

So does this mean they may not have the funding to fill the numer of spots that were originally allocated for each country? I'm confused...I though the funding appropriation happend in the last cycle for this year, and that's how they came up with the number of spots for the year?

hey! If I get accepted, you're invited! The town I would be in is also like 45 min from the border with serbia, really close to belgrade, novi sad, etc

no, I applied for a full grant, so that's good to know

<groan> I know you sent this to give me hope, but I worry that this means they are going out and I didn't get one...

Congrats! I doubt I can expect Romania to be so prompt. The fulbright romania website does say they usually make decisions in march, though...

bwaaaaaa! I should not have looked at this forum! Y'all are stressing me out! ;-)

hmm...I see there is no one else on the spreadsheet recommended for Romania - Can whoever is editing it put me down as such? Thanks!