Lincoln Journal Star too? Wow!!

What an honor!  Lincoln Journal Star online also ran an article about my selection. If you want to take a bit to read it here is the link.

http://journalstar.com/news/local/education/article_a4a77f85-19bd-52e2-aa1d-7e161f45adc1.html

Guess this is kind of a big deal :)

On Thursday I found out there was a story about my selection to the Fulbright Program on UNL's website. I have to admit I was a little shocked as I typed in www.unl.edu and then saw my face!

Thanks for the photo Jena

 

Despite the fact that it was a little embarrassing to have that much attention directed at me, I was honored to have the photo taken and the article written. I am still soaking in that I have actually been selected as a Fulbright recipient when so many other deserving individuals have not.

Here is the article: 

http://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/todayatunl/312/2314

Ouch...my arms hurt!

Today was my first doctor appointment for check ups and immunizations.  Who knew I was in the age bracket where Hepatitis B shots weren't part of routine immunization schedule as a child...not me until today.  :(  But with the first round of Hep A and Hep B, and a tuberculosis test, I am on my way to being officially immunized. 

One realization that I had while sitting in the doctor's office was that I only have 5 months to learn Macedonian and figure out what it means to live abroad.... but who's counting?

 

So where is Macedonia anyway??

Macedonia is a land locked in the Balkan's area. Formerly part of Yugoslavia, Macedonia has been an independent country since 1991. 

Want more information about Macedonia? 

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/26759.htm

What is a Fulbright Scholarship?

Check out the Fulbright site for information about what a Fulbright Scholarship is!!!
My particular grant is an English Teaching Assistant-ship (ETA).
http://www.cies.org/Fulbright/

The Start of a New Chapter....

Fulbright Scholar?  Who Me?  

This really doesn't even seem possible. I feel so honored to have been selected! Macedonia seems so far away...but soon it will be home.  At this point I don't have words for all the emotions I feel.  Excited, scared, nervous, humbled, pumped, anxious....

My plan will be to post updates in the process. As I hear more information I will post it here!

Thanks for all the congratulations and well wishes!!