tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post2353075228535030646..comments2023-12-14T16:42:14.475+01:00Comments on Another American Expat: Taking the weekend offAnother American Expathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09780132937865128999noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-37080450640667803592008-03-15T18:57:00.000+01:002008-03-15T18:57:00.000+01:00well shit dude, you'll be getting an email from me...well shit dude, you'll be getting an email from me soon. I thought your MA program was Journalism, and I didn't realize you still worked for the school. You are like... exactly who I should be talking to. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Bureaucratic, callous bitches are everywhere. I'm sure I'll find them in Holland, but they'll have a lot to compete with to get the prize of MOST bureaucratic and callous.Another American Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780132937865128999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-50006839987624243882008-03-15T17:34:00.000+01:002008-03-15T17:34:00.000+01:00dude. Youre thinking about going to my school and ...dude. Youre thinking about going to my school and doing the program I did. Youre also communicating with the very offices I worked in, and still do work in, for the last 4 years. ?? Just tell me what you need, you know I always answer! <BR/>Regarding the dutch.. They are bureacratic, callous bitches, and that's just the telecom companies for starters.Bicyclemarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523524944263807244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-16194156662694082392008-03-15T04:10:00.000+01:002008-03-15T04:10:00.000+01:00James - thank you so much for the comment, pushing...James - thank you so much for the comment, pushing the deadline for the UvA application was something I was actually just wondering about yesterday! April 1 is the deadline for non-EU, but May 1 is the deadline for everyone else... so it does seem I have some wiggle room.<BR/><BR/>I've been keeping up with your blog for several months now, and it would be a pleasure to meet you when I arrive! Congratulations on your new place, and good luck moving.<BR/><BR/>I have had only incredibly positive experiences dealing with Dutch people. I'm sure that's bound to change, but I plan to keep my rose-tinted glasses on for as long as possible. :)Another American Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780132937865128999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2484887167067774698.post-81722638443720926582008-03-13T19:04:00.000+01:002008-03-13T19:04:00.000+01:00Hi Tamara. If you want to try and get in to the UV...Hi Tamara. If you want to try and get in to the UVA program for the Fall semester, don't let a deadline stop you...really. You should just inquire about putting in your application "as soon as possible." Maybe something like up to 1 month delayed. They can and do make exceptions to the rule. My partner went to UVA. It is a very good school, high-ranking according to US News & World Report and their college rankings...Just ask. It doesn't hurt to ask. It is a great school. He did his Masters in Accouting there. All classes are taught in English--at least his program. You will LOVE Amsterdam. I sure do...There are some downsides, but hey, just like everything in life, right?<BR/>I have lived in Amsterdam now for 1 year and a half. If you want to email me with any questions, feel free to do so. I can even show you around if you'd like sometime. Just to let you know, my partner and I bought our new apartment and get the keys April 1st. We are moving in probably mid-April so we will be kinda busy in April...but feel free to e-mail me any questions. I see you have linked to my blog on your's. Thanks. I last lived in San Francisco...but you may already know that. Take care. Good luck with everything. Really, don't stress. Amsterdam and the Dutch are very laid back, friendly people. (for the most part--of course there are assholes everywhere in the world.) ;) Take care, James in Amsterdam.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03778794318739080375noreply@blogger.com