Choices, choices...

Just a few days ago, I received an email from Flinders University in Adelaide saying they want to offer me an interview for their Speech Pathology program. I know I've been saying that compared to Sydney and Adelaide, I'd rather do it in Sydney, but now am not sure. Well, I have been praying about it and Adelaide does seem to have a better course structure than Sydney. For instance, I love how they have a PBL (project-based learning) approach - the unis in Sydney do not have that and studying with the work experience alongside it is a definite plus. But along with other good things, internships start immediately in the first year at the Flinders Medical Hospital, it's much cheaper in terms of living, it's a state that is closer to Melb, and because it's such a quiet little town, I'll probably be able to concentrate more on my studies. That's the pros. The cons - well, I won't have my current job and I'll have to find work somewhere in Adelaide to support my rent etc. And finances are a really important thing. My dad was saying that he'll help me out a little bit in terms of finances, but I don't know if I can count on his promise. Unfortunately I have to say he doesn't really keep them very well...

Anyway, I have decided to go for the interview and that would mean I have to go to Adelaide to sit it. So I'm going on one of my off days - 19 Nov to be exact.

The "scary" thing is that I received another email with an attachment from the correspondent who is scheduling these interviews and it mentions what to expect from the interview - three panelists, to treat it like a job interview, 5 questions in 45 minutes with approximately 10 minutes for each answer. Sounds pretty daunting right? And I know I am supposed to be myself and try to show my experience/attributes etc... but I'm thinking that my nerves will overcome me. I think I need to somehow cool my head and not think too much into it, or maybe not prepare tooo much. I think if I prepare too much, I will start thinking about the interview more and may start stressing myself out.

I've never sat a uni interview before, so hopefully it'll all go smoothly and I'll be OK. Pray for me...