ennkay Posted March 31, 2016 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!
kbui Posted March 31, 2016 Author 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.
jrdnmadrid Posted April 1, 2016 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.
kbui Posted April 1, 2016 Author 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.
ZebraFinch Posted April 1, 2016 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.
kbui Posted April 1, 2016 Author 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
jrdnmadrid Posted April 1, 2016 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
ZebraFinch Posted April 1, 2016 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
ennkay Posted April 2, 2016 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
jrdnmadrid Posted April 2, 2016 Posted April 2, 2016 @kbuido you mind creating the hangout link? Looking forward to chatting with folks tomorrow!!!
kbui Posted April 2, 2016 Author 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!
kbui Posted April 3, 2016 Author 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.
ennkay Posted April 3, 2016 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!
GlobalUp Posted April 3, 2016 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
ZebraFinch Posted April 3, 2016 Posted April 3, 2016 I'll try to create the hangout link at 11 cst GlobalUp and kbui 2
ZebraFinch Posted April 3, 2016 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
pubpol101 Posted April 3, 2016 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!
kbui Posted April 3, 2016 Author Posted April 3, 2016 Okay good, things are happening. Thank you @ZebraFinch!
GlobalUp Posted April 3, 2016 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
kbui Posted April 3, 2016 Author Posted April 3, 2016 Thank you @ZebraFinch for leading it! ZebraFinch 1
GlobalUp Posted April 6, 2016 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.
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