I'm Going to Korea
The final results came out while I was asleep. I woke up without an alarm, found my name behind asterisks, and suddenly the life I had been waiting for became real.
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Hey, I'm Tefi 👋
AI developer from Mexico, 24, figuring things out one step at a time. Here I write about chasing the GKS scholarship, learning Korean, building things, and whatever else is living rent-free in my head.
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"Early June." They Said Early June.
The university stage ended April 30th. It is now June 11th in Korea. NIIED has said nothing. My best friend is waiting. The flights keep getting more expensive. And someone finally emailed them — this week, they said. This week.
I Slept Through the Email That Changed Everything
The email came at 2 a.m. I was asleep. Some things don't wait for you to be ready.
Twenty-One Universities Have Said Something. Mine Hasn't.
The group chat keeps updating. The list keeps growing. I keep refreshing a page that has nothing new to show me. Two days left.
We're Going to See BTS — and I Was in a Work Meeting When We Got the Tickets
Ten years of being fans, one chaotic Ticketmaster queue, a raffle to cover the cost, and a concert on October 3rd that I'm already calling my birthday gift to myself.
Not Yet — The Interview I Had Been Preparing For All Week
I filled twelve pages with possible questions. I practiced until I almost lost my voice. And then the director said two words that brought my soul back into my body.