My Start as a Master Student!

Hello~

It's been months since I write in this blog. I want to tell that I got accepted at government scholarship to study at University College London as my dream campus!

I wrote about so many failures in the past getting this scholarship. I cannot wait to challenge my self studying abroad and maybe encounter another failures but its okay since I will not stop myself to learn and try endlessly.

The announcement was in 8 June 2023, but I fell asleep that day because the notification was late at night. On the next day, 9 June on 6.30 am, I get the notification about I had passed the passing grade thus make me a scholarship awardee. 

Instead of happy feelings, honestly I was very anxious because I have so many things going on that time. The projects, new program, collaboration seems just coming in and about to start. How can I do my master this year? It will start in 3 months and even I had no idea how to process all of this euphoria. 

Excited, of course. But then reality hit me hard when all of this process need a certain amount of money in order to settle my visa and insurance. My family is really helpful in order to support my needs. It's been a while since I have my stable job and the amount needed is no joke. I get remboursment already but the awarding institution will not start my funding until I apply for visa. 

After all of the administration process coming to end, another hardship going in. I need to stay somewhere in that country, yet the housing is really hard to get. The accommodation rent price is increasing these days. It's been a wild experience to call housing agents and do the viewings. Luckily, a moslem landlord sending me message after a while ago I sent him message and did not get any respond until that day. 

The flat is in a new condition, all of the facilities is in the best condition, and I get the room that I dreamt of. Love every corner of it, even the landlord will supply us with tissues and cleaning products for a year. What a great deal I got. Even though it's a bit pricey more than my expectation, and far from campus (30 mins by tube) I think it's bearable. 

Today I am writing this short story of my experiences in a local library near my flat in Whitechapel. What a great experiences in the beginning of my stay here. I have been trying hard familiarized myself with the streets, transportation, payment method, etc. 

What else... I think that's all for my first week here. Starting next week there will be introductory seminars, meeting with friends, get my student card, etc.

My study will start at 25th September, please be a good day, please :)