How'd Your in-Home Interview Go?

How'd Your In-Home Interview Go?

I think the interview went very well! An AFS staff member came to my house around eleven in the morning and interview both of my parents and myself. It lasted about an hour and a half, or so. She asked a lot of questions; mostly about my schooling, my activities, and things along that matter. All of her questions, of course, were geared towards helping find me the perfect host-family while I'm studying in Japan!

Are you nervous to be studying abroad?

Oh goodness, I am! But at the same time, I'm very excited to be studying abroad. I know it will be an experience I'll never forget! There's also so much to look forward while I'm in Japan: the sights, the activities, and so much more! 

So what else have you been up to?

Well, I've been contacted by the local newspaper recently, so that's new! I got an email with a whole bunch of questions for me to answer, so that a person can type up a wonderful article all about my traveling abroad dream and print it in the newspaper! I've been really excited about this, and I'm even more excited to read the finished article! I'm not sure about when it will be in the paper, but as soon as I know, I will let you know!

Raffle!

Raffle!

Today's the day of the iPad 2 raffle! I'm really excited, not only to see how much money I raised by doing the raffle but also to see who the lucky winner is! I know I've raised a lot of money through this raffle, which is fabulous! Thank you so much for everyone who participated in the raffle!

How much did you make?

I made just under $1200 in total. I'm so thankful for everyone who helped me out with this! I'm inching my way towards Japan! Just a lot more fundraising to do! 

~Mou Arigatou Gozaimasu~

How's Your Application Going?

How's Your Application Going?

The application is going super well! I got an email back saying to revise my application and resubmit it, and that's all done now! I resubmitted my application on Thursday the 31st, and now I just have to wait to hear back again. I've also scheduled my in-home interview for the 24th of February! And the greatest news of all is that I've received my passport in the mail! It arrived yesterday, and I've already sent a copy of it to AFS for my application!

An In-home Interview?

Yep! An in-home interview. The interview is basically to get to know me and my family better in our normal environment. It's also to help place me in a host family that will be suitable for me. I'm kind of excited about the interview because it gives me a chance to ask any questions that I have or that my parents have. 

~Sayounara!~