Light at the end of the tunnel

We finally figured out our visas!! Except all along this monstrous calamity, they should have just told me that I didn't have to do any of the catastrophic things they were asking me to do. Go to the US consulate? Get "biometrics" done...what the heck are biometrics anyway? Like finerprints, DNA samples, they probably were going to make me pee in a cup. And we all know how I looove peeing in a cup. Anyway, I am now free from all scary uniformed-people-stealing-my-DNA-and-treating-me-like-a-criminal transactions!

All I have to do is get an official transcript, an acceptance letter from USC, one from BADA, and have proof that I have a plane ticket there and back (they don't allow you to stay for more than 6 months on the student visitor visa, which is what I am doing. Oh, and you can't work. Darn. I was really planning on working while taking 8 hours of class every day, travelling, watching theatre, shopping, and ummm breathing--only when there is time!!!!!)

I also finally got a chance to talk to Lauren Snare, recent BADA alum (THANK YOU, THANK YOU LAUREN). She helped me out so much with what to expect from each class, where I am going to be living, where to eat, where to shop, and what to pack).

I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Finally. It's about time :-)

Just b/c we are going to have to get used to seeing it!!!!!!!

http://www.badaonline.com/index.html

British Airways flight

So i did a little research on baggage for my flight. Here is the link to the British Airways checked baggage policies:

http://www.britishairways.com/travel/bagchk/public/en_us

Research!

So excited that BADA people are already friending me on facebook! Getting super excited. It seems like a small program this year. I count 46 people on the email list. That's like 15 people per group, because I think they divide us into three groups. I wonder what show we'll be doing??

Started researching Heathrow airport. It's the largest international airport in the world! Amanda and I plan on meeting up somewhere...but where is the question? Here is a link to maps of the airport:
http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/page/Heathrow%5EGeneral%5EAirport+information%5EAirport+maps/d5acad5e773f3110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/

Stalkerbook and everything in between (if there is anything)

Glad to see that Amanda started a facebook group for our class at BADA! And we also got an email list, so we can know everyone's name. Still waiting for financial aid and housing info (but I must be patient!!)

Also, I set up my skype account, so I can talk to everyone!! My name is RachDramaCutie, so find me on skype! If you don't have it, you can download it for free so that we can keep in touch!!

I'm getting excited and nervous too! I feel a little unprepared, but I am working on it!! Hopefully I will order my guidebook soon, and try and plan trips for our weeklong adventure!