Thursday, June 14, 2007

Admission

Here's the beginning of my tale.

I was accepted into Up With People. OMGosh!!! I know, right? I've been wanting to travel with this group since they performed here in N.P. when I was in elementary school! I seriously started crying when I found out I was accepted! This is SO great. I got this e-mail on August 26th. I know I'm a little late, especially since i leave in 23 days!!! But I had to start this whole blog thing out somehow. And what's better than the beginning?! =)

So I was planning on trying my very very best to keep everyone informed about what I was up to, and where I was, and all that jazz via internet. It will be pretty difficult to get out letters and such all the time (minus those FEW people who have been telling me since i got accepted that they want postcards ;) ). The internet will hopefully be cooperative and kind to me wherever I go!!

I will be having at least one more fund raiser before I leave. There will be a concert at Da Buzz coffee shop towards the end of June to hopefully gather together the last bit of money I need to go on this amazing adventure! The date isn't 100% yet, but I'll let you know.

God Bless you all!! Take care.

--callie

p.s. I'll keep track of my myspace and facebook accounts while I'm gone as well, but if you do want the scoop on what's going on w/ Up With People, this is where you'll find it! love!

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Dear Callie:
Congratulations!
It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been accepted into the July 2007 program of Up with People.

We are thrilled that you will be joining us for this unique experience. In one semester our traveling classroom will take you to 19 cities in three regions of the world where you will live with local families, connect to each community through arts and music, serve as a volunteer, learn and practice leadership, and emerge, eyes open to the vast opportunities and challenges facing you and the world we live in.

Nearly 20,000 alumni from more than 79 countries who traveled before you have shown that as a result of your Up with People experience you will take your place as a global citizen ready to take action in meeting the needs of your community, country, and the world.

You will soon receive your official acceptance letter by post. This letter will outline what you will need to do to complete your enrollment in Up with People.

If you have any questions please contact the Admissions Office in Denver, CO USA via e-mail: apply@upwithpeople.org or by phone: +1 303 460.7100 x106.
Again, congratulations and welcome to Up with People. We look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
The Up with People Admissions Team
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