As what I have posted before, I have qualified as an alternate in the Japan East-Asia Network of Exhanges for Students and YouthS or the AFS-JENESYS Programme this December 6-18 in Japan.
There were 55 student finalists and 32 alternates who qualified for the program and we were all contacted by the AFS Philippines coordinator about the requirements.
At first, I thought, it is impossible to complete all the requirements by 28, but as the days passed by, with God's guidance, my parents' support, my friends' motivation, and my determination to pursue my dream to go to Japan, I have finished all the requirements and passed it two days before the deadline.
Last thursday night, I got a call from Maam Dee, the AFS Sending Coordinator, and they thanked me for submitting the requirements before the deadline, and the words that I waited for so long, "CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE NOW ONE OF THE 55 STUDENTS WHO WILL GO TO JAPAN THIS DECEMBER." As I was listening and talking to Maam Dee, I was so shocked and mesmerized at the same time.. Too good to be true.. Immediately, I told my family about it, and then, my friends. They all congratulated me for the job well done and telling me that I deserved it.
Until now, its not yet instilled in my mind that I have advanced as a finalist.. Yet, I am very excited to go to Japan this December and meet new friends, especially, from different countries..
I want to thank everyone who helped me out, especially in their prayers.
Thank you Lord for the blessing!
Thank you AFS for the opportunity!
