Passing the Test
Tina writes of good news about her trip to the US embassy yesterday:
"It must be my lucky day! I was the second one in line. The lady in
front me is my friend who is also from Hubei and will go to Friends’ School.
When she was being interviewed, the official just let her take out one
document and asked her the earning in the place in the U.S and she passed. And then, it was my turn. I was ready to show the official every document I have. To my surprise, the official took a glance at the letter from IIE and asked whether it was the same program as my friend and the city I was going to. I couldn't believe when I got the pink note which means I passed. It was soooooo quick and simple. It was funny for me to be so nervous about it.
"This morning the training session began. I met some experts about teaching
Chinese to foreigners, including Hope Staab. Ioana Suciu also came. And Jeff
Bissell from School Year Abroad, Andrew Corcoran from Chinese American
International School, Feng Ye from Punahou School.
"I just finished training today. I am a little tired, but I am feeling
great. I should told you about it yesterday, but I couldn't get access to
the internet and too tired, so… I am sorry. Hope it is not late."
Not too late at all, TIna!
Arrival information will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.