I was so worried upon receiving my packet back from the consulate, some items seemingly untouched and some items most definitely untouched (my official transcript was not opened). They took the money order as well as the visa application, so I took this as a good sign, but I was so confused as to why my visa had not been returned with everything else.
With much anxiety, I waited. Besides the tasks of registering for classes, packing, and finally dragging myself onto a plane, the visa was the final piece to my study abroad puzzle. My packet of paperwork and passport was returned to me last Thursday and I quickly made the impatient decision that I would wait until Monday evening to be sure I got nothing in the mail and then send an email to my ever-helpful team at OSU helping me get to Korea.
I felt guilty sending my query to the director of my program as I have had so many questions that I am certain they dread each incoming email from me (and there are sure to be more before August 21st, and perhaps after as well), but I was concerned that something had gone wrong with my visa.
This process will make you paranoid like that.
Some will think this is a "duh" sort of statement. I'm sure my best friend knew this, as he boyfriend from Chile just recently got a visa. But I did not ask her. I was trying to keep my crazy hidden (as if there is a chance of that...).
The response I received made me feel absolutely ridiculous. "Did they return your Passport with the Yonsei acceptance letters? If they returned your Passport, look inside. Your Visa should be in there! (If they did not return your Passport, then we have a problem.)"
Luckily I was too relieved to be embarrassed. Most will likely scoff at my revelation. But hopefully it will ease the mind of one person who, like me, is brand new to this.
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