It was way back in 2012. It all started with a whirlwind discussion. I was somehow not ready for it. But later I agreed. I went to Baroda for my TOEFL and the application procedure started. I was applying for MS in various universities in USA. I had to write SOP, visit my professors n number of times for the recommendation letters which I hated the most. I had to visit Pune university for the transcripts. The international courier service center at the prabhat road corner was like my second home. It was indeed a very long procedure involving lot of efforts and money. But doing it on my own was a different joy altogether.
It was all done. And then the worst part started, the waiting period. I waited for almost a month. I used to keep on checking my login pages everyday for all the universities. And then, on 30 th
April 2012, finally I got an admit. It was a big relief after all. But alas, I didn't have my parents with me to share the joy. Then came another admit. I had applied for three and got two admits. I was the happiest person on this planet.
But the main part of the battle was yet to be won. I started communicating with my Graduate advisor and ordered my I 20 by express delivery. Kathleen or Candy, my Graduate advisor, is one of the warmest persons I have ever met. She always kept me motivated through her emails. In the mean time, the SJSU pune gang started meeting up for finalising various things. From sharing their VISA experiences to finalizing the roomies everything was done. We had gelled with each other and I made some real good friends like Sonia, Sagar, Shilpa,Anita, Akshay and Saurabh.
I booked my VISA appointment at Mumbai on 20 th June. I was scared by looking at the trend of rejecting the VISA for SJSU people. But then I still went ahead. I thoroughly prepared for all questions. My financial documents were strong. I had prepared by looking at all interview experiences I read on edulix. Everyone`s best wishes were with me and then the day arrived. I couldn't sleep the previous night. I went to BKC with my mum. It was raining. My mami had prepared some amazing breakfast for me.
After having it, I entered the consulate with my heart beating really fast. I had to sit for about half an hour. With small babies crying around and all the nervous atmosphere around I became more nervous. My token number was displayed and I was called for the interview. My interviewer was a black lady, she asked me few random questions and then gave me my passport back. With that was a slip saying that my Visa was rejected because I was not able to prove that I was a potential immigrant. I obviously had a heart break. But there were many people like me around.
It was a shock for my parents too. I immediately called few of my friends who had similar experiences and asked for their advice. I got a few advises and I finally decided to follow the most wise one. I booked my next appointment in Chennai. My parents decided to accompany me. We booked flight tickets and a hotel nearby the consulate. This time I was prepared for everything. I just went to consulate and sat waiting for my turn. It was amazingly hot in Chennai. This time my interviewer was a pretty american lady. She fired a round of questions and the result atlast was the same. I was much calmer than last time. I came out of the consulate and asked my parents to be calm. We visited Marina beach, did some shopping and flied back to Pune.
After reaching Pune and relaxing for some time, I decided something. I will quit this. Pursuing MS was indeed my dream but now I had decided to give up. Indeed, I was forced by my luck to give up my dream. But I always have a feeling that whatever happens, happens for a reason. I had better things in store for me. I joined MBA at SCIT and I am learning some amazing things there. I met some very good and genuine people here. And now I really feel that whatever happens, seriously happens for a reason. :-)
It was all done. And then the worst part started, the waiting period. I waited for almost a month. I used to keep on checking my login pages everyday for all the universities. And then, on 30 th
April 2012, finally I got an admit. It was a big relief after all. But alas, I didn't have my parents with me to share the joy. Then came another admit. I had applied for three and got two admits. I was the happiest person on this planet.
But the main part of the battle was yet to be won. I started communicating with my Graduate advisor and ordered my I 20 by express delivery. Kathleen or Candy, my Graduate advisor, is one of the warmest persons I have ever met. She always kept me motivated through her emails. In the mean time, the SJSU pune gang started meeting up for finalising various things. From sharing their VISA experiences to finalizing the roomies everything was done. We had gelled with each other and I made some real good friends like Sonia, Sagar, Shilpa,Anita, Akshay and Saurabh.
I booked my VISA appointment at Mumbai on 20 th June. I was scared by looking at the trend of rejecting the VISA for SJSU people. But then I still went ahead. I thoroughly prepared for all questions. My financial documents were strong. I had prepared by looking at all interview experiences I read on edulix. Everyone`s best wishes were with me and then the day arrived. I couldn't sleep the previous night. I went to BKC with my mum. It was raining. My mami had prepared some amazing breakfast for me.
After having it, I entered the consulate with my heart beating really fast. I had to sit for about half an hour. With small babies crying around and all the nervous atmosphere around I became more nervous. My token number was displayed and I was called for the interview. My interviewer was a black lady, she asked me few random questions and then gave me my passport back. With that was a slip saying that my Visa was rejected because I was not able to prove that I was a potential immigrant. I obviously had a heart break. But there were many people like me around.
It was a shock for my parents too. I immediately called few of my friends who had similar experiences and asked for their advice. I got a few advises and I finally decided to follow the most wise one. I booked my next appointment in Chennai. My parents decided to accompany me. We booked flight tickets and a hotel nearby the consulate. This time I was prepared for everything. I just went to consulate and sat waiting for my turn. It was amazingly hot in Chennai. This time my interviewer was a pretty american lady. She fired a round of questions and the result atlast was the same. I was much calmer than last time. I came out of the consulate and asked my parents to be calm. We visited Marina beach, did some shopping and flied back to Pune.
After reaching Pune and relaxing for some time, I decided something. I will quit this. Pursuing MS was indeed my dream but now I had decided to give up. Indeed, I was forced by my luck to give up my dream. But I always have a feeling that whatever happens, happens for a reason. I had better things in store for me. I joined MBA at SCIT and I am learning some amazing things there. I met some very good and genuine people here. And now I really feel that whatever happens, seriously happens for a reason. :-)
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