Last Monday, I sent my application to the school in Japan (Nihongo Center, 日本語センター), and yesterday I emailed them asking if they’d received my application. They had, and they told me the next step in the process is the visa processing fee (~$150 US or so) and the application for (December) and issuance of (March) my visa. That leaves me very little time for buying my plane ticket though, cause I leave April 4th!!
So I asked them about when I would know for sure if I was accepted, and got the reply that I am practically accepted already. “They were sure.” So here’s to hoping they’re right, because I’ll be buying plane tickets and such based on this assumption.
But yes, good news is that the school I’ve applied for has stated that I’ll be accepted for sure, which is a good sign, if you ask me. Very little stands in the way now. I’m a happy little clam.
Saturday, 29. September 2007
That’s the best news I’ve hear in weeks. I know it may be preemptive a bit to celebrate, but I had and have no doubt you will achieve this dream of yours.
Gosh, I’m so happy for you. Maybe I’ll get a chance to travel to Japan and visit. I would LOVE to go!
Sunday, 30. September 2007
You know, I can’t imagine very many things that would stop me from being able to go at this point. But yeah, not gonna pop the champagne just yet.
And I fully expect you to come visit me in Japan. 
Sunday, 30. September 2007
Fabulous news! I’m glad you have some verification from them and feel that its nearly a sure thing.
You’ve been massively dedicated to doing this for a long time now, and I think any one who knows you has seen exactly how hard you’ve worked to get yourself ready for this.
Sounds like one giant step forward with that news, so it’s paying off