Via email, Jason clarified for me that all but one program leaving in the first quarter of 2011 (Jan-March) are full, so I am basically looking at April, May, and June now. This was really, really upsetting to hear at first, since I feel very much in a "temporary" position in my job and living situation, and now that situation is going to be longer than expected. I calmed down after I realized that this doesn't really ruin any life plans I had or anything. It's just a few months.
The only potential problem is that my plan is to enter business school after returning from Peace Corps, and if I don't leave until May or June I might come back too late to start a fall semester. That would majorly suck because I would then have to deal with more "temporary" situations that I won't be able to afford... but I'm trying not to think about that now. I tend to plan too far into the future anyways, so I'll just focus on the short term- Christmas! New Years! Eventually Peace Corps!
Great positive attitude! Upsetting news for you and I both but all we can do is continue to remain patient. Hopefully the time will fly by, hang in there!
ReplyDeleteHi there, I haven't read much of your blog, but your whole topic if delays and patience and keeping your head up all relate very closely to my PC situation right now. I thought I'd share it with you.
ReplyDeleteI am slated to leave in two weeks for Thailand and found out just last week that I needed to get a medical procedure done, which means an automatic deferral. I had the procedure and am appealing the decision but I won't find out until a week before departure whether I actually get to go. The chance I get to go is incredibly slim, so I'm most likely looking at a six month to a year deferral.
I had my entire life planned, sold furniture, gave away clothes, quit my job, and then found out that I might have to completely turn around and try to get my foundation back. It sucks. I totally feel for you and the fact that you might be delayed a few months and that could throw a wrench in your plans.
However, I like your attitude. A few months is nothing in the grand scheme of things. You can always find a way if PC is really what you want ... even the business school thing can eventually get figured out. It's way too far in the future to worry about now.
Enjoy the ride and just know that it will work itself out and your PC journey will be exactly what it is supposed to be. It will be a roller coaster for sure, up until the VERY last day, but you'll get there and you'll love it.
Good luck to you!
Thank you Jessica and kyinthailand! Writing helps me keep a positive attitude, because I have to put down my thoughts rationally... Otherwise, I am a lot more dramatic when I'm left alone to my thoughts! Either way thank you guys for the support, no matter how deserved or undeserved it is :)
ReplyDeletekyinthailand, I'm so sorry about the last minute news- I can't believe they did that so close to departure!! My friend also got a medical deferral of a year (but not that close to departure) because she had seen a therapist for depression in the past six months. I agree that the roller coaster PC journey will be exactly what it's supposed to be, thank you for the affirmation! Good luck to you too.