I got accepted into Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver, and I am over the moon. I had doubts of getting the acceptance letter initially, as I felt that I don't have a great portfolio to start off with.
As an international student, there are definitely lots of stuff to do before actually flying there, and that is to apply for a study permit, to scramble for cash of CAD10,000 + a year's worth of school fees to show to them that I can afford my stay there. And then there's the accommadation problem, a lot of which are small AND expensive, or cheap and very very far away. Such a headache!
And upon arrival, I'm sure there's a lot more house hunting, part-time work hunting amongst settling, to do.
And everything requires money... money money money...
So I'm actually facing a lot of obstacles now.
Thank God my family has been ever so supportive, my dear brother texted me that I am the gem of the family, and to go for it. With that, he's expecting an honours. Tough, dude. I am terrified of the fact that I'll be facing 'the world' alone, without my brothers and my sister to back me up, and my Mommy and Daddy's armpits to hide in. HEEHEE!
Amidst all these things to settle, there is just one more thing that I have left lingering at the back of my mind. An important event in anyone's life, a big one, a serious one. When I was initially ok with this event taking place, now I have second thoughts, for it could be too soon, and it could be a disaster waiting to take place in Canada. This is the one thing that is bringing my joy down, for matters of the heart cannot be compromised.
I know it's still 4 months away, but I feel that I really need to start packing.
Til next.
