So far….
I have applied for a scholarship that would cover the costs (excluding spending money) of living in Germany for 10 months while attending a German school. December 17, 2010, my application was accepted. January 18, 2011, I was to complete a second and full application for the CBYX scholarship. I went for the interview on February 18th. There were 5 of us present, but 4 people absent. It was the least bit painful since I had previously met 2 of the judges. On April 1st, I received a note telling me that the results of incredibly nerve racking process was soon to be over. Just 7 days later, I was a finalist
Since then, I have turned in my acceptance forms, had my at-home interview, have gone to the pre-departure orientation and sat in on the first conference call. My at-home interview was even less painful, although I was nervous. The pre-departure orientation was sort of fun, we basically went over all the important things that we’ve been told since day one. I found out 5 people from my region got accepted, two of which had their interview at a different location. But finally, the conference call. The part I was most nervous about is nothing to fear. Call the number, wait for all to arrive, and then sit and listen. They went over some cultural aspects of Germany and a few people asked questions. Nbd :P

I have another conference call on June 6th, July 18th, and August 8th, I believe. Then Washington D.C. to leave for Deutschland! :D
OH! I also received this,
Luggage tag! Ach jaaaa ;D
Well, I think that wraps up about 9 months of work… lol
Hopefully this will help the following years’ CBYX applicants with their process, current finalists to relate or even just friends and family who’d like to know what’s up.
So, until next time :P