Entered My Financial Aid Application!

I am praying to the lord to allow this program to happen for me. A big part of my being able to go is the money issue. I am hoping for a good amount in scholarships so that I can be allowed to go. I entered my application yesterday and I will be informed on my award in about a week. Wish me all the luck in the world!

My Teachers' Reactions

Today I got the passport application filled out and will be getting it in approximately 4 weeks! I also told all my teachers about my plans to study abroad. My drama club teacher is completely pumped for me to go, but my AcaDec coaches are kind of sad to see me leave the team for a whole year. Now all I'm waiting for is my application and my in home interview to really get things moving!

Going to Apply for a Passport Today!

    Last night my mother was so sad that I told her I am excited to be going. I told her we need to keep talking about it or she is going to change her mind. I really hope everything goes the way it should. Well, at about 1:00, I'm going to apply for my first passport! ( Can you Imagine!) This is only one more thing that makes it more real for me :) 
   Tomorrow, I will tell the two school teams I'm the most committed to, DRAMA CLUB & ACADEMIC DECATHLON! I know for a fact that my drama director will be thrilled for me, but my acadec coaches may be a little disappointed I can't participate next year. I am also going to talk to my counselor so that she can begin reworking my schedule.
   Well that's it for now! The next thing I will most likely blog about is either my teachers' response or my application ( or a combo of both!!)

 Until Then,
    Shante'

MY MOM SAID YES!!

After seeing the AFS Foriegn Exchange presentation at my school, I knew I had to get in it. I have decided to go to Italy for my Junior year of high school. The hardest part was telling my mom about my idea. When I told her we needed to talk, she looked like I was going to tell her I got married or something!! She is so scared, but she knows this is a great thing and I need to do it.

I'll keep posting more about my journey with AFS so keep reading!

(I'm So Excited!!!!)