Rangel & Pickering Fellowship

[ennkay]

@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!

[kbui]

@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.

[jrdnmadrid]

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. 

[kbui]

Yes, I would love to do a Google Hangout on Sunday afternoon if people are interested. @ZebraFinch might be very interested in helping also.

[ZebraFinch]

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.

[kbui]

I can do one on April 3rd at 11AM, 2PM, or 4PM CST.

I prefer 11AM if that works for people.

[jrdnmadrid]

@kbui @awayfromhere @ZebraFinch I can do 11am CST (That's 9am PST for me) this Sunday. Any other takers? 

[ZebraFinch]

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

[GlobalUp]

I'm interested too! 11am CST works great for me. 

[ennkay]

@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.

[jrdnmadrid]

@kbuido you mind creating the hangout link? Looking forward to chatting with folks tomorrow!!!

[kbui]

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!

[kbui]

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. 

[ennkay]

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!

[GlobalUp]

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

[ZebraFinch]

I'll try to create the hangout link at 11 cst

[GlobalUp]

Thanks, @ZebraFinch!  

[ZebraFinch]

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

 

[pubpol101]

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!

[GlobalUp]

Oh, good! I'll hop right in.

[kbui]

Okay good, things are happening.  Thank you @ZebraFinch!

[GlobalUp]

@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! 

[kbui]

Thank you @ZebraFinch for leading it!

[kbui]

When is the interview, by the way?

[GlobalUp]

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.