TheIowan Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 And by crap, I mean that I haven't heard - congratulations bermet!!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiquita Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Got it too by email.. yay! The final placements have not been made yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubiaNubia Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Got email from Rachel. Granted Turkey ETA!! If someone wants to update the spreadsheet.... Name: RubiaNubia Notification: Email Date: 10/06/2011 Result: Accepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIowan Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Just got it. Alternate. The wait goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleni Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Just got it. Alternate. The wait goes on. I'm also an alternate. I. Hate. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menagerie Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) Got it!!! Notified by e-mail. finally!!! Edited June 10, 2011 by menagerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yosi32 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hey all, I am new to these forums and have a question regarding my Fulbright medical forms. First off thank you to everyone for all the advice and experiences on this board, I have only recently found these forums but they have already been extremely helpful and interesting to read. I am in the process of having my forms filled out and tests done, and I am concerned about my mental health history. In high school I had some mental health illness, and was in the hospital a few times for 1 week each. I have since been fine, haven't been on any meds or seen a therapist of psychiatrist for two years, and have a letter from my psychiatrist that I am perfectly stable. I have lived and worked in foreign countries and been fine. I am wondering if anyone has any idea as to how this may affect my medical clearance...is this something that they are going to have a problem with, or will a note from my doctor that I have been treated and am fine be ok? Sorry if this is a stupid question, it just hit me that this may cause a problem and I am very stressed out about it. If anyone has any experience with this or knows anything about how they view past mental health problems I would really appreciate any advice or insights. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIowan Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I'm also an alternate. I. Hate. This. Yeah. At this point it's like a sadistic practical joke that is no longer funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibleedhuskerred Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hey everyone, I was awarded an ETA to Germany, and airfare is proving to be a little bit of a challenge. I have been in contact with STA, and have no desire whatsoever to pay over $400 extra just to book through them when I have found multiple tickets for less than $1300 (which, for Germany ETAs is all that Fulbright covers). Does anyone know if it is possible to buy a ticket through an online agency (Orbitz, Expedia, Kayak, etc.) and then get reimbursed by Fulbright? Or do you really HAVE to book through STA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranita Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hey all, I am new to these forums and have a question regarding my Fulbright medical forms. First off thank you to everyone for all the advice and experiences on this board, I have only recently found these forums but they have already been extremely helpful and interesting to read. I am in the process of having my forms filled out and tests done, and I am concerned about my mental health history. In high school I had some mental health illness, and was in the hospital a few times for 1 week each. I have since been fine, haven't been on any meds or seen a therapist of psychiatrist for two years, and have a letter from my psychiatrist that I am perfectly stable. I have lived and worked in foreign countries and been fine. I am wondering if anyone has any idea as to how this may affect my medical clearance...is this something that they are going to have a problem with, or will a note from my doctor that I have been treated and am fine be ok? Sorry if this is a stupid question, it just hit me that this may cause a problem and I am very stressed out about it. If anyone has any experience with this or knows anything about how they view past mental health problems I would really appreciate any advice or insights. Thanks! Hi Yosi, My suggestion: don't tell your current doctor about it and check NO on that part of the form. If it's too late for that, ask your doctor to right a letter saying she/he finds you totally fit to complete the grant. I'm sure it will be fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscndanz Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hey all, I am new to these forums and have a question regarding my Fulbright medical forms. First off thank you to everyone for all the advice and experiences on this board, I have only recently found these forums but they have already been extremely helpful and interesting to read. I am in the process of having my forms filled out and tests done, and I am concerned about my mental health history. In high school I had some mental health illness, and was in the hospital a few times for 1 week each. I have since been fine, haven't been on any meds or seen a therapist of psychiatrist for two years, and have a letter from my psychiatrist that I am perfectly stable. I have lived and worked in foreign countries and been fine. I am wondering if anyone has any idea as to how this may affect my medical clearance...is this something that they are going to have a problem with, or will a note from my doctor that I have been treated and am fine be ok? Sorry if this is a stupid question, it just hit me that this may cause a problem and I am very stressed out about it. If anyone has any experience with this or knows anything about how they view past mental health problems I would really appreciate any advice or insights. Thanks! Welcome! As far as I know, the medical clearance is based on your overall "satisfactory health" relative to the resources of the host country. Your doctor's overall assessment at the end of the form should address this or any "red flags" you are concerned about. If your not still having issues you should be fine! Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menagerie Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Turkey folks: Thoughts about a facebook group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yosi32 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Welcome! As far as I know, the medical clearance is based on your overall "satisfactory health" relative to the resources of the host country. Your doctor's overall assessment at the end of the form should address this or any "red flags" you are concerned about. If your not still having issues you should be fine! Best of luck! Hey, Sorry if I'm using the quote feature wrong, I meant to respond to both replies. Thanks for the advice and reassurance. At this point I already wrote it all down on the form and gave it to my doctor, so my only option would be to white it out or scribble it out (which may make me look a little crazier than the actual information). I did get a separate letter from my psychiatrist that I am fine and haven't been on any meds for two years and that she supports me going, so hopefully that should be fine. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skc Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I heard too- Got it! Heard through email on Friday around noon! Good luck to everyone else, and congratulations to everyone who heard already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skc Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Turkey folks: Thoughts about a facebook group? I say go for it. Helps with logistics ,questions,etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs88 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I think a facebook group is a must! Turkey folks: Thoughts about a facebook group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt.dc Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I got it too!!!! I am so excited about it! Found out yesterday, but forgot to post. FB page? Congrats everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermet Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 yeah, let's do it! Turkey folks: Thoughts about a facebook group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threepines Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Wow, so I got a totally unexpected phone call from IIE the other day telling me that due to more funding suddenly being available, I've gone from being an alternate to being awarded an ETA grant to Macedonia! Hooray! pou einai, any other Macedonia lurkers, and all the Europe/Eurasia people... see you at orientation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menagerie Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Turkey ETAs: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_151851868220400 I made it for the ETAs (obviously), but the name can be changed to include research grants as well. I didn't really do anything other than create it and find a picture, so if anyone wants to add any info to it I can make you an admin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranita Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 MENA people: what's the procedure to buy our air ticket? I'm sure this is spelled out somewhere but I don't know where...any one know if there is a possibility to receive funds in advance of buying the ticket, instead of being reimbursed? I'm so anxious because my cc is maxed out and I have already been turned down for a bank loan, and I have no savings to speak of... yikes! Anyone else in this position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt.dc Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Turkey ETAs: http://www.facebook....151851868220400 I made it for the ETAs (obviously), but the name can be changed to include research grants as well. I didn't really do anything other than create it and find a picture, so if anyone wants to add any info to it I can make you an admin! how do i join? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menagerie Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 how do i join? there should be a link on the top right side that says ask to join group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nejire Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 IIE lost my medical clearance forms. Glorious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPelirojita Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 For accuracy's sake, could someone please update the spreadsheet? LaPelirojita's Korean entry should now read Alternate turned Accepted. I want to give some hope to next year's Korea alternates. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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