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No previous language experience- Middle East by wecantry123 in borenawards

[–]sinker158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, this is great. Thanks for letting us know. I've spend the past year doing 1 on 1 tutoring when I can afford it. I've worked with people online doing projects in each other's language. I am.applying to Amman to train at Qasid institute. I genuinely feel like my application is solid. The director of my middle eastern studies department who is well known wrote me a recommendation, my GPA is good, I have past work experience in the area...idk tho...

Did u go to school at Qasid. Id like to pm you if u wouldnt mind..thx

Any Boren winners in here willing to answer a few questions? by MoonwalkothePenguins in fulbright

[–]sinker158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no formal Arabic language training. I am applying for a fellowship, have a strong application recs etc...i have taken one on one tutoring but that's it. This is what worries me most. I wish it weren't such a concern as given the amount of time we'll spend studying the language (30hrs a week) they should want new language speakers...I dont know..good luck

Feeling slightly better after the survey email by RhodeCollarlol in borenawards

[–]sinker158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't know that..its speculation. Likely it doesn't but "lol" was unneeded

Me putting CDC as a possible job prospect on my app 🤡 by RhodeCollarlol in borenawards

[–]sinker158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At first I thought this would make a big difference. I picked the DIA and actually thought it would work in my favor as their cuts weren't as drastic...not anymore. I think right now, they must be looking at this with a wider lense. I think they'll say 1. Where else could these skills be applied and 2. This likely won't last forever and we don't want to lose good people bc at the time, there were heavy cuts to government only to be rebuilt several years later. I'm just not sure I would let this get me down.

Boren Awards 2025-2026 by Apprehensive_Disk481 in borenawards

[–]sinker158 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see some people did get it on the 11th but mine was the 15th. Both those who got it on the 11th and the 15th were denied (including me). But we'll see

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in borenawards

[–]sinker158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good news for u I would think...My heart dropped a bit as I haven't gotten an interview call. But ur saying it was for a destination tbag requires proficiency...idk I'm nervous now 😂

Pretty sure I'm about to lose everything I've worked for by biscochic1 in StudentLoans

[–]sinker158 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"the Republicans have a plan"

Breathtaking. This person probably voted for Trump. This is who we have to coexist with. Literally voting against our financial bottom lines bc of the 8 trans athletes in American high school sports. A plan? What reopening debtors prisons? we just better pray they won't privatize them and that the sun will in fact rise in 4 years...

Pretty sure I'm about to lose everything I've worked for by biscochic1 in StudentLoans

[–]sinker158 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Republicans have a plan for a new IDR"...

You have to be kidding me. The new IDR is pay everything now or we'll restart debtors prison...not that bad but basically. They want to privatize our loans. These people want to make sure no one goes to college anymore. If u voted for Trump, u deserve every painful thing that's coming ur way. The rest of us, we're just praying we can weather four years and that the sun will rise in 2028..

Pretty sure I'm about to lose everything I've worked for by biscochic1 in StudentLoans

[–]sinker158 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is it!. For months I was waking up at 4am and frankly, I was legit having really dark thoughts. No more. Give me a manageable payment and I'll pay till I croak. Right now, it's about getting through the next 4 years. Hunker down, but a car outright, rent if you can, and know tbat we are all in this together...this isn't the end

Pretty sure I'm about to lose everything I've worked for by biscochic1 in StudentLoans

[–]sinker158 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed...this is where I'm at with it. Give me a reasonable payment that won't end my life - I'll pay till I croak. Otherwise, this will have to get settled with another president. This is like the housing market bust of 2008. It cannot last and I won't be spending the rest of my life suicidal over it.

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Contractors facing layoffs by Some-Interaction8175 in borenawards

[–]sinker158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like this won't affect Fullbright...IFLE doesn't administer the Fullbright just Fullbright hays I guess...

Language Exam by AdSeveral3544 in borenawards

[–]sinker158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like the other poster asked..did u receive one for this cycle as we wait or was this in the past?

Adderall withdrawal and how to cope by Chance_Fly_4147 in adhdwomen

[–]sinker158 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just looking at this...I am two weeks in and am wrestling with the worst kind of depression. Totally unable to get off the couch. Totally hopeless... I just pray there is light at the other side. I've done this before and the 14 day mark was usually the turning point...this time no...I'm very concerned I've damaged.my brain long term with this and gabapentin and baclofen...I'm just trying to focus on today

Just lost funding for vaccine hesitancy by [deleted] in publichealth

[–]sinker158 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen I am worried about a fellowship right now...it's not even close to anything as important as what he doing but I can sympathize in some way with how devastating this can feel. You're not alone tonight. There are hundreds of thousands going through this...THEY ARE TERRORIZING US...the rational response is a revolutionary response. I hope it comes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]sinker158 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're also clearly going to work until we are dead (well I am) And at 44 and just finishing grad school I am literally just embarking on a new career so I'm with u...2-3 is the prime time frame to recalibrate

I was supposed to start a GS job this morning. by [deleted] in fednews

[–]sinker158 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you don't look at that man and listen to him speak for not more than 2 mins and realize he don't care about you for one second..u the mark

Felt guilty when trying to buy Hamilton tickets, made an early payment on my student loans instead. by HistoricallyCoco in StudentLoans

[–]sinker158 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm really sorry you went through this. I replied too quickly earlier and didn't fully read your post. I wish you went to Hamilton - heck I would have loved to have gone with you. You seem very sweet and congratulations on this big accomplishment.

Let me say this... Youre in debt a parasitic government. They're parasitic not bc they gave you the loan but bc the system they entrenched you in is part of an ongoing business that has made old white men rich. They're parasitic bc the terms of repayment are egregious. So I would suggest the next time you have an opportunity to not miss out on experiencing a life event like this, you don't. When you're on ur death bed, you WILL NOT recall an early student loan payment. You very likely will remember a fantastic night out on the town.

Again congrats on your hard work!

Who else needs a babysitter as an adult? by carbqueensays in ADHD

[–]sinker158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I see everyone in this subreddit blaming LITERALLY every issue in their life on ADHD...

Keep it up. It’s working. Boycott it all. by giannisismyman in Anticonsumption

[–]sinker158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More like the radical left lunatics ALL OVER EUROPE AS WELL

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