So, I know I said I’d write another post about my interview the night of and write another post as soon as I knew something one way or the other, but truth be told, I got too busy. Plus, there was a bit of a warning about how some things need to be confidential for the time being. I will share with you the vaguest of comments about my interview for the sake of respecting the program’s wishes of not giving too much insight.

• I got the coordinator I had a feeling I was going to get.
• The interview was an average length and I felt well prepared for the questions I was asked.
• I could not see myself or my interviewer, which was a bit unnerving, and I had a hard time keeping my nervous habits (talking with my hands and stuttering) under control because of it.

I wore minimal makeup – neutral eyeshadow, mascara, tinted chapstick, and concealer. This is a Skype interview, keep that in mind, so I knew most extra efforts would not be seen on camera. I wore jeans with a high-neck tank from Torrid that I put a blazer over, and a Kendra Scott necklace my mom gave me for my birthday a few years back. I also straightened my hair, took my calendar off the wall behind me, and converted my bed from bed mode to couch mode. (Note: I sleep on a futon)

I also wore earbuds, which my interviewer informed me had TERRIBLE audio and so I had to hold the microphone next to my mouth the whole time. (facepalm). Anyways, to make a long story short, I felt confident in my answers, but worried that I had overlooked too many details (nervous habits, webcam, mic problem) and had totally failed it.

I got my results quicker than I expected, and the verdict is that I passed!

Since then, I have been focused on obtaining my documents. I am currently waiting on transcripts, my TEFL certificate, my background check, and I’m trying to get enough money to apply for my passport. Overall, I’m a little worried about getting everything in a timely fashion, but I’m on the right track!

My biggest stressor right now is my diploma. I have my letter of enrollment verification, but apparently, my school takes… a long time to mail out diplomas. I have a feeling it’s going to be a race against the clock to get that turned in on time.

Overall, though, I’m feeling excited and optimistic! I hope anyone who is reading this is feeling positive about their decisions in this moment, and I am wishing you the best in your endeavors!