ennkay Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 @kbui Thanks for that insight! I really appreciate it. I'm definitely looking into it but a $900 roundtrip flight added to my credit card sounds ridiculously brutal right now. I'm still paying off application fees that I paid for with that baby (I applied to 8 programs...) and I don't have a salary right now as I'm currently volunteering & studying a language. I called Pickering today and the person that I spoke with said that several other Skype interviews have been confirmed, and they've definitely had Skype candidates get selected for the fellowship. It's definitely a risk and one I'm not eager to take. But we'll see. No decisions yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbui Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 @ennkay Yeah, I can imagine. It's a big financial commitment, for sure. But if people have already registered for a Skype interview, it doesn't seem all that disadvantaged for people who aren't showing up in person. For me, my personality shows much better when people can feel my positive energy and I have not had much luck over Skype interviews in that regard. And meeting other fellows were also a very big positive for me, and that wouldn't've been possible with a Skype interview. You get to go eat dinner, or debrief, or hang out with them throughout the day and you get to make some really interesting friends and hear a lot of fun stories. Either way, I think that if you prepared correctly, you will be a stellar finalist no matter the interview format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrdnmadrid Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hey team. I am also a pickering finalist. Really looking forward to meeting some of you in DC. Would also love to do a Skype session if people have time. I wish everyone the best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbui Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Yes, I would love to do a Google Hangout on Sunday afternoon if people are interested. @ZebraFinch might be very interested in helping also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZebraFinch Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'd happily join a google hangout. Folks, word of warning, if you get one of these fellowships, the medical clearance is so tough! I am trying to get all my records from all doctors and it's driving me craaazy. I thought the security clearance was enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbui Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 I can do one on April 3rd at 11AM, 2PM, or 4PM CST. I prefer 11AM if that works for people. GlobalUp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrdnmadrid Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 @kbui @awayfromhere @ZebraFinch I can do 11am CST (That's 9am PST for me) this Sunday. Any other takers? GlobalUp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZebraFinch Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) On March 29, 2016 at 0:28 PM, mrs12 said: I think I can do that My quote thing is working oddly. Edited April 1, 2016 by ZebraFinch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalUp Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'm interested too! 11am CST works great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ennkay Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 @GlobalUp @ZebraFinch @jrdnmadrid @kbui Sorry to be late in jumping on this, but I'd also be interested in jumping on the G-Hangout! @ZebraFinch I just messaged you before seeing the updates on this thread so feel free to ignore that if you're going to be on the G-Hangout. 11 am CST works for me, that's nighttime over here so that's perfect. GlobalUp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrdnmadrid Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 @kbuido you mind creating the hangout link? Looking forward to chatting with folks tomorrow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbui Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Tomorrow I'll create the link and post it. Be back in this thread and be on a computer with a stable internet connection and with audio and webcam capabilities. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbui Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Sorry guys. I left my laptop at a friend's place and may have to delay the hangout until 2pm CST. Unless @ZebraFinch want to lead it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ennkay Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Either way is fine. I could do 2 pm CST but 2:15 or 2:30 CST would be better. I have another video meeting that's supposed to end right at 2 pm CST. I'd love to have @ZebraFinch on it if possible since they've already been through the process but happy to speak with other Pickering candidates either way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalUp Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Shoot, that's a bummer. I don't think I'll be able to make it at 2 p.m. CST since that's 4 in the morning for me and I need to be functional at work tomorrow. Any chance of getting to a different computer, @kbui? I'd really love to hear about your experience getting the Payne as well as @ZebraFinch's getting the Pickering. Edited April 3, 2016 by GlobalUp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZebraFinch Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'll try to create the hangout link at 11 cst kbui and GlobalUp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalUp Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks, @ZebraFinch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZebraFinch Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'm a bit early but I started the hangout if anyone wants to join. PLEASE let me know ASAP if the link doesn't work as I've never created a hangout before!:https://hangouts.google.com/call/l53d7lixzjd2lplya3siv6ugkue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubpol101 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 8 minutes ago, ZebraFinch said: I'm a bit early but I started the hangout if anyone wants to join. PLEASE let me know ASAP if the link doesn't work as I've never created a hangout before!: It's working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalUp Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Oh, good! I'll hop right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbui Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Okay good, things are happening. Thank you @ZebraFinch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalUp Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 @ZebraFinch, thanks so much for your hosting! Your tips and insight into the selection and clearance processes were amazing. To everyone else on the call, it was wonderful to see you on the webcam. Looking forward to seeing you all in person soon! Best of luck to everybody! ZebraFinch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbui Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thank you @ZebraFinch for leading it! ZebraFinch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbui Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 When is the interview, by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalUp Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 April 26 and 27. I'm on the 26th. Kind of annoying since I've had to request enrollment notification extensions from all the programs I'm accepted into, but totally worth it if it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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