Interview

I received some news today that I was invited for an interview for Concordia's nursing program! They first told me over the phone that interviews would be held in the middle of July. So as the planner I am, I planned my summer around this interview, waiting and anticipating until I heard the news. The email stated that my interview would be on Thursday June 23. I had to read that over several times, thinking they must have got the wrong month! But no, the interview is in one week.

I am slowly getting excited about it, but I first had a slight panic attack. I am so busy this next week with Sara's wedding and work and I just freaked myself out. But I got a few days off of work and heading back down to socal on Wednesday. For my moral support, Jeff is coming down there with me to keep me calm and collect. No nervous break downs should happen, but he's there if I need him :) I don't feel mentally prepared quite yet, but hopefully with some good preparation and prayer I will feel ready. 

This goes to show that only God knows my plans and he has his arms wrapped around me as tight as can be. I plan yet another thing and he guides me in a different direction. Who knows what will happen next. I am really thankful for this opportunity that is came at the right time...God's time. 

Round 2

My application is in (again)! And I am in the running for the spring semester  of the accelerated nursing program at Concordia. The interview will be in mid July and final decisions with be in mid August.

Please send out a prayer.

Glimpse of Hope

On Tuesday, I had a phone interview with the head of the nursing department at Concordia. This meeting was set up to discuss my application and my rejection to the program this past semester. Dr. Hobus had a lot to say and really gave me some encouraging words. She really encouraged me to express all of my frustrations and concerns of the program and so thats exactly what I did!

I first asked her why I didn't get accepted into the program, when I have been encouraged for 4 years to apply early and had a "high" chance of getting in. To make a long story short, she told me the program is currently changing due to the high amount of applications this semester. There were 300 applicants this semester (100 more than they expected) for only 40 spots, when they usually only accept 30 applicants. However, it is no longer an option to apply early to the nursing program as a Concordia student because of their popular program.

I then asked why I was not notified about whether I was receiving an interview or not. She apologized for this miscommunication, and basically she said that they filled the spots but still wanted to use the Concordia applicants (There were two other girls from Concordia who applied who were just as overlooked as I was). So they put us on the side, hoping they could use us as fill-ins or something. Weird answer, but understandable I guess. So they didn't want to send out rejection letters until they were certain. She said I just got stuck in bad timing as the program in changing.

On to the good news...I can reapply for the spring semester and was guaranteed an interview in July. She said I had a strong application (I guess not strong enough) and she really wanted to see my degree complete to be fully prepared for the program. She stressed the point that she has seen many students drop out of the program and she does not want to see that from the Concordia applicants.

She also said that the other two applicants and I will be at the top of the list for next semester. Dr. Hobus seemed very encouraging and apologized for all of the miscommunication this semester. We talked for about 25 minutes and I think I got out everything I was feeling. So this week I will be re-submitting my application and be in the running for spring 2012!

Lastly, she through an unexpected question at me and changed her mood drastically. She asked me if anyone I had talked to about the nursing program has ever been rude or snubbed me. I didn't really think a lot about it and said no. Maybe she had heard rumors about some problems in their administration and wanted to know if I experienced any of it. I have had a difficult time getting ahold of people in the nursing department, but I don't think it's anyone's fault. Their program is still so new and  their trying to iron out all of the problems.

So I do have a glimpse of hope. I'm glad I will get an interview this time around so I can show them what I have to offer. But this whole process has unmotivated me to get excited. I am trying by best to stay positive, but I do not want to get let down again. I hope everything Dr. Hobus said was true, because then I think I have a fairly good chance this second time around.

GRADUATION!

Whew... I am now a college graduate with a degree in Biology! I thought this day would never come. The past weekend was so wonderful. I was surrounded by supportive family and friends, beautiful weather and plenty of activities. Graduation day went by exactly like I had hoped (besides the fact that I got sick and lost my voice.) The day before graduation I woke up with a sore throat, headache and congestion while my voice was fading fast. My energy level was so weak, but fortunately I got through the long day. Me and Jeff had the baccalaureate service, graduation then graduation party. It was a very long day, but so worth it.

It is already weird knowing I will not be back at Concordia in the fall, but I'm really excited for my next adventures (whatever they may be). Now I have to make myself hireable ;)

 

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Personality Type

I recently took a personality test for the career class I'm taking. Its main focus was to find what type of career would best fit my personality. According to Myers-Briggs personality test, I am ISTJ. In one word this personality is described as dependable.

• Slightly expressed introverted
• Distinctively expressed sensing personality
• Slightly expressed thinking personality
• Distinctively expressed judging personality

According to my results, I am the exact opposite of the ideal personality to be a nurse. ENFP is described in one word as exhilarating. I really could care less about what some test says I should be...I just thought it was interesting. Personally, I think being a dependable nurse is way more important then being an exhilarating one. But maybe thats were my slightly expressed thinking personality comes into play.

After letting my rejection sink in, my future has become more unknown and slightly scary. I have finally reached my last week of school with only two finals to go and one paper to turn it. Exciting right? Then why do I feel lost and confused. As much as I have bashed on Concordia from the countless times they have screwed me over, I am going to miss this place.  From all the moving and changes in the past, I have finally found my home.  I realized this a couple weeks ago when I took a little vacation for myself, but all I wanted to do was get back to school. Thats when I realized a true home is somewhere you want to go back to, even after taking short vacation. My home is my vacation and I love it. 

Breaking News

It's unfortunate I have to deliver bad news. I received a letter last week from Concordia stating my application has been denied. Yes, I am disappointed but I have so many supportive people in my life that have only been building me up. It's nice to hear that so many people were sure I was going to get it, but I also feel like I let them down. I have had to accept their decision, but most of all I have become angry over their decision.

The four main things Concordia said in their letter was...
1. Thank you for applying
2. Your application has been denied
3. The competition was extremely high
4. Please apply again when your degree is final

What? When my degree is final? When I read that I was confused and slightly heated. For the past four years Concordia has been telling me to apply to the nursing program with or without a degree. They were encouraging me to apply to the program with my advantage of applying early. This was so I could get ahead of the game by apply before my degree in complete. Now they're telling me it's a make it or break kind of deal? I feel lied and manipulated to. It's really hard for my to praise Concordia after all I've put in here with nothing in return. They didn't have the decency to tell me I was not invited for an interview and my application was no longer being revised. I am outraged, as well as everyone else who was sure I was going to get in

With that rant, my emotions have been all over the place. Right now I have just been looking forward to graduating and receiving my degree in 3 weeks!

Thank you to everyone for all of the love and support! I know God's plan is right on course!

Sunny day on sunday

It was such a beautiful day yesterday that I couldn't resist being outside. I have been cooped up in my dorm room, constantly working on homework. I definitely needed a break, so I spend some relaxing time taking some senior pictures! My friend Kerri did me a huge favor and took some pictures for my graduation announcement. At first, I wasn't going to do the whole picture taking or grad announcements, but as graduation gets closer and closer I just couldn't help myself. I am way to excited.