If you are looking at my blog then you probably already know why I'm going to Spain and what I will be doing but I'm going to explain for those of you who may not know.
In December, I applied to a grant program in Spain that brings individuals from the United States, France, Ireland, England, and a few other places to teach their language and culture. Which sounds like an easy process but is the most difficult thing I've applied for in my life. After proving that I wasn't mentally crazy and that I don't have SARS or that I haven't committed a major crime, they finally accepted me. Once accepted apparently I hit the incorrect button online and they gave my position away so I had to go through even more trouble, but finally at the end of May I was told I was being sent to Madrid!! FINALLY!!! After dealing with notaries, the N.C. Secretary of State and realizing I could use my original background check I was ready to go to D.C. and apply for my student visa. The downfall was I was going to have to go back as soon as I received my second background check.
After going to the Authentications office with my second background check (which is a part of the Federal State Department and is located in a shopping mall beside a liquor store with an interesting crowd of people) I'm finally ready to go to Spain with my Visa and all proper documents. You would think that I was applying for a federal job of high importance with everything that I went through. Essentially I will be working 16 hours a week/ 4 days a week. Which means I will have long weekends to travel the world!! I know it sounds awful! As the time slowly approaches to leave I am excited yet finding myself very nervous. The hardest part now is packing for such a long time-- I think that I could have one suitcase for shoes!!
I will try to post regularly so make sure to follow!! Wish me luck!
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