Paperwork, Paperwork, Paperwork...

So I finally received my housing information from Ritsumeikan. Because I am staying for the year, I have the option of staying in their International houses plus their two apartment complexes (that I didn't even know existed). I decided to go for the International houses first and put the apartment complexes last (was able to select my preference on the sheet sent to me).

Now that my housing choices have been sent in, I can focus on my Study Abroad Contract paper work and figure out what classes I will be taking over then next year. I am glad that I will finally know what classes I am taking because now I can plan out my last two years at Pitt (Wow! My last two years already!) I think though that I will not get the bulk of this paperwork done until August because Japanese class here at Pitt has been keeping me very busy. :D

Which reminds me, I need to work on two scholarship essays that, luckily, are not due until the end of August. I did receive that Addison Gibbson loan which will help ease paying for school this year. Sadly, I did not obtain either of the scholarships Ritsumeikan offered. Oh well, at least I got the low interest loan from Addison Gibbson.

While on the subject of money, I am trying to decided if I should do this thing called 'R-Pool.' It was recommended to me by a former JET alumna's husband when I went with my boyfriend to a special JET dinner a week or two ago. He said that R-Pool is based in Kyoto and it is a way to make money by teaching English. I checked out the website and it seemed fairly straight forward; I submit my information, then they direct me to students who want to learn English. I just wonder if I need a work permit. I should ask Rits and find out.

Off topic of Japan really quick to mention something that happened in my personal life. Today someone that I love very dearly left Pittsburgh to return home. He has to pack and prepair for his journey to Japan but I can't help but miss him terribly. I have to hold on. We will see each other again come September.
I just have to be strong.
Somehow.

オリビア
7/10/2010