Joys

I've been so blessed in this process. As I stated in my first entry, my best friend, Anna, talked me into applying for this program. Well, she also encouraged 2 other friends to apply. She's pretty convincing, because we all applied. It seems like things just keep getting better and better. Not only did we all receive the same region (Andalucía), but we also received the same city (Málaga). Our plans now are to live together and save expenses. If someone would have asked me a year from now where would I see myself in a year, I'm sure that this would not be an option. I was set on grad school and just knew that I had everything in order. UNTIL I realized, while studying abroad in Mexico that I couldn't take the GRE there. Now, I have to do that before Spain so that I can apply to grad school in time this go around.

Frustrations

I've been excited about this journey up until lately. I recently found out that my background check that I received in February is not authenticated, which means that it can't be apostilled. I have to start my process all over again. The FBI background check could take a while, and I still haven't gotten my plane ticket. This pushes things back so far.

What makes this so bad, is that I missed the 90 day deadline by about 5 days. o_0. I'm going to make the most of this and take it as easy as I can and try not to make a huge deal about this. In my few years, I've come to realize that the verbal and mental anguish I could release won't make this situation any better - no need to waste more time.

I sent the FBI background check off last week, so here's for waiting for everything to be finished =/

Finally up & running

Welcome to my blog! I am a recent college grad and future auxiliar de conversación in Málaga, Andalucía, Spain.

A little bit about me: Q&A

1. Where am I from?
North Carolina. I recently graduated from Peace College with a degree in Anthropology and Spanish. My specialties are Latin American Studies and Cultural Anthropology.

2. How'd I find out about the program?
My best friend, Anna! We've both always wanted to travel. We were roommates freshman year and we've been friends ever since. I've always wanted to travel... the destination didn't really matter, as long as it wasn't my backyard. The older I've gotten this has changed some. As long as I've known Anna, she's had a fascination with Spain, so for her to find this program was not a surprise. BUT, convincing me that I should go WAS! :) I don't regret it at all.

3. Future Plans?
After this program, I plan to pursue a PhD in Anthropology. I haven't decided on the school, yet.

4.More Questions...
If you've got more questions, post as a comment and I'll reply. :)