I've got some great news to share - I got my letter of acceptance into Oxford in the mail today! It's kind of crazy and still sends me into a bit of a shock - I really wasn't expecting it and was thinking towards other plans for next year.
But, there's two other hurdles to jump through.
1. Funding - the next letter I get from Oxford will be from a specific college and will have info on funding. I'm already nearly $50,000 in debt from my first two degrees, so one of my commitments on my PhD is that I don't want to go into debt for it. We'll see what happens there.
2. Finishing my MA - there are two stipulations that Oxford made that are going to make life challenging these next few months: a) I have to score a 67 overall (that's like a 95%) in the states, as well as a 67 or better on my dissertation alone and b) I have to have it all done and the grades to Oxford by July 31st. Yikes!
Needless to say, life's about to get really busy and I'm going to be working at pushing 50-60 hour weeks (if not more) to get everything done.
God's good and He's gotten me this far, and as a good friend of mine, Lauren reminded me, life is exciting in His hands. So, if for some reason Oxford doesn't end up working out because of money or getting my MA done, I can at least say my dream of being accepted to Oxford happened. :-) And if I don't end up getting to go, I know that whatever else God has for me will be incredible! It's the abundant life and the 'plans for a hope and a future' that God promises - it's the only life e that will ever truly be fulfilling. So, that's what I want to pursue - whether that means Oxford or not. :-)
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Dan, so we have sent your blog site to oxford. Do you think they will reconsider since you spelled acceptance wrong?! Just kidding! so proud of you!! We love you!!
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