Timeline of a Life Change

January 4th- A certain friend mentions applying to grad programs in Scotland. The thought percolates and I start thinking about how cool it sounds. I start thinking about how cool it would be for her to attend. I start thinking about how cool it would be for me to visit. I start thinking about how cool it would be for me to attend. I start thinking about applying. I begin to look into applying.

January 5th- I begin to e-mail program directors, students, advisers; anyone that can give me extra information.

January 6th- I mention to my mother that I'm considering applying.

January 15th- I decide to officially apply and ask for a couple letters of recommendation. Cannot sleep for two days.

January 17th- Have first mini-meltdown.

January 23rd- I officially apply.

February 2nd- All letters of recommendation and paperwork are in.

February 4th- All letters are processed and attached to application.

February 3rd-20th- I stalk the application website daily and try to see if there is any progress. I attempt to not look at housing. I attempt to not try and stalk down the local church information for Edinburgh. I attempt to not tell everyone and anyone about applying in case I don't get in.

February 18th-20th- I go home to attempt to regroup. Convince the parents face-to-face that this seems like a good plan. I seem to be mostly successful.

February 21st- I finally cave and e-mail the student rep I had communicated with before to see how long it took her to hear back. She said the average time should be about a month. I decide I have at least one more week to wait. Maybe two. I tell myself this will be okay.

February 22nd- I get laid off. Have second mini-meltdown.

February 26th- I stay up all night for online international student information sessions. I ask the admissions team when I should hear back. Anne tells me at 7:25 my application is with the selector and I should hear back soon.

February 27th- 7:43 AM- I get the e-mail. I have an unconditional offer to attend the University of Edinburgh's Master's of English Linguistics Program.


BOOM BABY!!