Grad School Update!

On Wednesday we found out Jonathan's been accepted to the doctoral program at Louisiana State University and offered a full ride! In addition to his tuition being waived, he's been awarded an assistantship position which means he'd be getting paid to teach two classes each semester while working towards his PhD!

We still have two more schools to hear from (UC Santa Barbara and Northwestern) so were not making any decisions yet. We do know that Jon being offered a full ride and the assistanship is a HUGE determining factor, which is what we've been hoping and praying for all along. The scary but really exciting thing is now we know this is really happening... We are going somewhere and it just might be Louisiana! Umm crazy.

We're hoping to maybe visit LSU in Baton Rouge in the next few months or so to get a feel for what the school/city/people are like. After we found out the big news Wednesday, I've been doing my research on LSU and here's what I know so far...

LSU absolutely loves their football! LSU is one of the best colleges for tailgating and Tiger Stadium seats over 92,000 fans.

They have themed Bud Lights cans. awesome.

They have collegiate snuggies. (If we go, I will be getting one)

They have a live mascot, Mike the Tiger. Scary.

LSU is in Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge likes jazz.

They really like beer and crawfish.

They are about an hour or so away from New Orleans.

Home of The Superbowl Champions- The Saints and Mardi Gras.

CABO '10

In January we went to Cabo San Lucas with friends & had such an amazing time! Good food and good beer with great friends all week long was some serious good times. Probably the most relaxing vacation we've had. Thanks Cass & Priscilla for being so rad and letting us stay with you at the beautiful Montecristo! We feel really blessed to have such awesome friends!

 

UT funding decisions

We recently received word from UT, Austin that Jonathan did not receive a funding offer. However, things are still flexible. Basically, they said to not give up all hope because if more funded students than they expect turn them down before the April 15 deadline, then funding for unfunded students can come up.

Arizona Out.

Jon received an email today from Arizona State University saying his application was denied. So now we know that Arizona is not where the Lord wants us. 3 more schools to still hear from. Just waiting and continually learning to trust.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Update!

Jonathan's application to attend graduate school in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Texas at Austin for Fall, 2010 has been accepted by the Interpersonal Communication faculty!

However, funding decisions are still pending and he'll be notified of those decisions in the next few weeks.

Receiving the funding is a huge determent for us in considering going to Austin. Financial assistance is available mainly through teaching assignments. So our hope is that Jonathan would be offered an Assistant Instructor position, but ultimately we want whatever the Lord has planned for us and continue to pray for just that.

So proud of Jon for getting accepted to UT! We have yet to hear from the other schools, but I will keep you posted as soon we do!