rtlc06 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Am I the only one in disbelief that Laos heard back before Germany? there'sanappforthat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sanappforthat Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Am I the only one in disbelief that Laos heard back before Germany? No, no you most definitely are NOT. Sorry to hear about alt status, mjm2230.I hope you hear some good news later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntaoran Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Am I the only one in disbelief that Laos heard back before Germany? I mean... I imagine the Laos Fulbright program is pretty small, whereas the Germany one is one of the biggest. It makes sense that it would take longer to sort. I'm just angry (in a friendly, rivalry sort of way) that the UK found out first. Grrrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sanappforthat Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I mean... I imagine the Laos Fulbright program is pretty small, whereas the Germany one is one of the biggest. It makes sense that it would take longer to sort. I'm just angry (in a friendly, rivalry sort of way) that the UK found out first. Grrrr. Last year, Laos made their announcement a month later than Germany. We don't have great record of Laos announcements, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porshyen Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thank you for all your feedback! I really do appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokowääh Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Also, it's my understanding that as a Fulbright ETAs, your role is more of a cultural ambassador than as a language teacher. I think it's less important that you know how to teach English grammar and more important that you're comfortable leading discussions on American political culture. You're definitely right (at least with Germany)! I've had a few friends do the ETA and it is actually in their contracts that they are not supposed to teach grammar. Sometimes the schools may ask the ETA to teach it, but they are not supposed to. Perhaps this is because most ETAs do not have formal training in teaching English... And I second everyone! Come on Germany, this waiting game is getting really old! there'sanappforthat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sanappforthat Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 You're definitely right (at least with Germany)! I've had a few friends do the ETA and it is actually in their contracts that they are not supposed to teach grammar. Sometimes the schools may ask the ETA to teach it, but they are not supposed to. Perhaps this is because most ETAs do not have formal training in teaching English... And I second everyone! Come on Germany, this waiting game is getting really old! It has now gotten to the point where I have at LEAST one person ask me on a daily basis whether I have heard anything. I'm like, if I had heard, you would know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porshyen Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 It has now gotten to the point where I have at LEAST one person ask me on a daily basis whether I have heard anything. I'm like, if I had heard, you would know!! I know, right? Of course, if I did not receive good news, I might not say anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrid Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 It has now gotten to the point where I have at LEAST one person ask me on a daily basis whether I have heard anything. I'm like, if I had heard, you would know!! Haha, I know. My boyfriend asked me today if there was any news and I was like, "Really? Really? You think I'd just be sitting on that all day not telling you?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sanappforthat Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I know, right? Of course, if I did not receive good news, I might not say anything. I'm pretty sure I would, just so I wouldn't have to go through everyone asking me after I already knew. Haha, I know. My boyfriend asked me today if there was any news and I was like, "Really? Really? You think I'd just be sitting on that all day not telling you?" Yeah same here. I'm like.."Sweetie, you are the FIRST person I'm going to tell."... But I don't tell him , well, after grad cafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALostScholar Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 It has now gotten to the point where I have at LEAST one person ask me on a daily basis whether I have heard anything. I'm like, if I had heard, you would know!! Two weeks ago I was on edge like that...this week I've just been like, "Great, another day of not knowing..." I guess it's just a pattern now-I'm trying to be patient....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sanappforthat Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Two weeks ago I was on edge like that...this week I've just been like, "Great, another day of not knowing..." I guess it's just a pattern now-I'm trying to be patient....... Two weeks ago I was on edge, too, but no one was asking me about it daily. Now I'm just like, heeey, I'm trying NOT to freak out and doing pretty well at it, but you aren't heeelllpppiiiiing!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porshyen Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I'm pretty sure I would, just so I wouldn't have to go through everyone asking me after I already knew. That is true...It is not something I would want to go over and over again. I was calmer two weeks ago than I am now...now I am growing ever more curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nainalerom Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 That is true...It is not something I would want to go over and over again. I was calmer two weeks ago than I am now...now I am growing ever more curious. Me too... Because evey day that we don't hear, it means that the next day is more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Books2readme Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Two weeks ago I was on edge like that...this week I've just been like, "Great, another day of not knowing..." I guess it's just a pattern now-I'm trying to be patient....... Yes, patience is the best thing. The results will come within a month. We should all relax; even though anyone may find out today or tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntaoran Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've gotten to the point where I just expect it not to happen. At this point, I'd probably be surprised if I found out. there'sanappforthat and OTL2012 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sanappforthat Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've gotten to the point where I just expect it not to happen. At this point, I'd probably be surprised if I found out. hahahahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALostScholar Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've gotten to the point where I just expect it not to happen. At this point, I'd probably be surprised if I found out. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! there'sanappforthat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalDee Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I wake up at 2 am like clockwork and look at my phone. If I don't have an email from Estonia, I go back to sleep. Then I get to the end of the day and don't hear anything, so that means I am in the running for another day. And yes, someone asks me every day if I have heard anything. Most everyone knows I won't know anything until April, so that should slow down the questions....maybe. Good luck tomorrow! I am keeping my fingers crossed for Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabella4 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hi there, just popping out of my lurk hole (ha) to see if any other lurkers are waiting on Denmark too. I'm quite envious of those who have heard already -- according to that handy Google Docs chart, lots of Denmark applicants don't hear a peep until the first week of April. For some reason I keep thinking the dates will be earlier this year, but it seems like the Danish choices have been pretty consistent (last few days March/first few days April) for the past few years. Good luck to everyone! Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nainalerom Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hi there, just popping out of my lurk hole (ha) to see if any other lurkers are waiting on Denmark too. I'm quite envious of those who have heard already -- according to that handy Google Docs chart, lots of Denmark applicants don't hear a peep until the first week of April. For some reason I keep thinking the dates will be earlier this year, but it seems like the Danish choices have been pretty consistent (last few days March/first few days April) for the past few years. Good luck to everyone Anna Hi Anna, I applied to Norway, and by the looks of it so far, we're the only applicants to Scandinavia in this forum. Good luck though! Where in Denmark did you apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemoreglass Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) hi! also coming out of my lurk-hole today, been reading this thing for months. I'm a finalist for an ETA in turkey and from looking historically they typically let their grantees know pretty late (last year was May 15th)- are there any other Turkey ETA/Western Europe/etc people who have insight as to when we might hear this year? Edited March 21, 2013 by seemoreglass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Books2readme Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've gotten to the point where I just expect it not to happen. At this point, I'd probably be surprised if I found out. Those are my thoughts exactly. Making everyday "that day" builds anxiety. Well, at least, that's the case with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarrare Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I've been making active attempts to convince myself I'll be rejected, so if I am it won't be a disappointment, and if I'm not I will become so over excited and annoying that no one will miss me when I leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crthrasher Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Fellow Germany ETA applicants -- just FYI, so I checked back in the thread from 2012-2013, and the rejects/alternates heard back on March 26th, which was the Monday of the last week of March, and the accepted people heard back on March 28th, which was the Wednesday of the last week of March. Just to give us an idea when we'll hear back this year. Edited March 21, 2013 by crthrasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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