Wales?! India?!

Hey! 

I'm Kate, I'm 16 and I currently live in Devon. However, just a few weeks ago, I heard I had been accepted to UWC Atlantic College, Wales. I was so excited to be in, and immediately was added to many groups where I got to know some great people who would be going too. I had to think hard about whether I would actually accept my place or not, as I knew I would miss my family and friends. 

I first started applying to the UWC colleges in October, however I remember a conversation with my parents from when I was about 8 telling me all about the colleges. I went to the college open day and absolutely loved it, and again enjoyed visiting for my interview in March, 2013. After I had had a little taster of what life was like there, I was even more keen and excited than I had been before!

I had a slight problem though, the school fees at £51,000 for 2 years were way above my parents' budget and my online fundraising page didn't receive many (if any) donations. So, UWC then offered me a place at a different and cheaper college -Mahindra, India. At first, I was fairly against this idea, but after looking at many pictures and speaking to people at the college, I was in a hard position. I loved the campus of Mahindra and thought it would be more of an experience there, however I knew so many lovely people going to AC and thought I might get homesick so far away from home. 

In the end, I chose India! I can't wait to go there and meet so many amazing people, and do some great work in the local community. This blog spot is for any of you who may want to see what I've been up to, and I will try to keep it updated as often as possible!

Thank you for taking time to read all of that! 

Lots of love,

Kate 

xxx