Posts Tagged ‘Germany’
The Fulbright Decision
The Fulbright decision came through on Tuesday, and it was not the one I was hoping to read: “Dear Ms. Furlong, “The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has asked the Institute of International Education to inform you that you have not been selected for an award for the 2016-17 Fulbright U.S. Student Program.” When…
Read MoreStanding at the Crossroads
Photo by Saloma Furlong Have you ever found yourself at a life crossroads when you know if you take a right, your life will turn out differently than if you take a left or keep going straight? It seems David and I find ourselves in that place about every 7-10 years. That is where we…
Read MoreOne Step Closer…
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. ~ Lyman Frank Baum Photo by Marco Koch, taken from the Trachselwald Castle in Canton Bern Last year I blogged about my dream of studying in Germany. I did nine months of background research and I…
Read MoreA New Life Venture
Ever since I undertook an exciting new project, starting in January, I've been trying to find a good time to reveal this endeavor to you, my dear readers. On this Sunday evening, as spring is about to burst forth with blooms here in Western Massachusetts, I feel that time has arrived. I am applying for…
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