Thank You.

Hi Everybody.

So today I was sitting down to write a thank you letter to the AFS Global Leaders Scholarship Program and I was thinking that they are definitely not the only people who I should be extending my most sincere thanks to. Since I decided that I want to study abroad all the people around me have been nothing but supportive. My application process wasn't the smoothest sailing journey I've ever been on, and I don't believe that I would've gotten through it without some key people. I'd like to start by thanking my mom and my dad who completed and signed numerous forms and continue to listen to me as I voice my concerns and excitements about my upcoming trip. Someone else who has gone far past the line of duty to help me is Stacy Coleman. As my AFS Advisor she answered all my questions about my application, and believe me, I had quite a few! She is the person who called me when I got my scholarship, was accepted by AFS-USA, and then by AFS-Italy. She done so much to make the process of applying to AFS easier for me and my family. Roni Strout has also played a role in my AFS experience thus far. She conducted my in-home interview for the program and answered many questions of mine about what studying abroad is really like. AFS and their knowledgeable staff and volunteers have made my experience great already, and I haven't even departed yet! I just wanted to say thank you to them. I also must remember to thank my friends and other supporters. If I've had more than one conversation with you in my life I'm sure that you've heard me talk incessantly about Italy. Thank you to everyone for your continued patience and support as I take steps to make my dreams come true.

As always, any monetary support is appreciated and a contribution of any size will impact me and my trip!

I hope you all have a wonderful day,
~Annie