Friday, April 19, 2013

Blabber by Hackensack River

 Very refreshing day in my second year of Pharmacy school when I woke up early to start my college day.The day was very vivid, and I was too excited not only because I will spend nice time with my friends but also because I was invited to take my dinner at evening at the residency of the US Ambassador, Margrate Scobey. The final class was Biochemsitry section;therefore, I flew home to prepare myself for the dinner among US diplomats and cultural specialists. As usual, I turned on my computer to check my email, and here was the big surprise whcih was the first brick to build the rest of my life; my pursuite of happiness; my blabber by Hackensack River:

Dear Hossam,
    I am pleased to inform you of your selection as a finalist for participation in the scholarship funded by the United States Department of State to pursue undergraduate study in the United States.  The scholarship Program was established with funds allocated by the Congress of the United States and is intended to promote mutual understanding between  U.S. and your country.
    The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo will provide you information regarding your acceptance of participation and the terms and conditions of your scholarship. Once your participation in confirmed, further information will be provided regarding your visa and placement at a host college or university in the United States.
    The  scholarship provides round-trip travel from your home city to your U.S. host college or university, tuition, housing and meals, and a stipend for living expenses as well as enrichment activities for the period of the program. 
From here, the journey of personal development, independence, passion, love, friendship, and excitement fired up. After reading the message, I realized, it my time to go to the US Embassy to take my dinner feeling so proud and HAPPY.
To Be Continued 
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