yeah i got that email too!

i live in north shields emma, so not far from bedlington!!!!!!!

i feel a bit left out i havnt got a tshirt yet!

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Woooh another Geordie lol the woman at the embassy had trouble understanding my accent and it's not even that strong! I had to say Maine 3 times! Haha!

You'll get your Tshirt soon enough! And it's red so it'll be great for colour war! Woohoo!

Has anyone finished this guidebook yet?! Uphill struggle much lol Northern lights tho?! Thats amazing

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ahhhh awsum! rrrr noooo im really broad geordie aswel, ill have to put my posh voice on haha. i havnt had an embassy appointment yet, what happens when your there?

haha sounds trendy.

i havnt finished it yet im struggelling finding the time!!!

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lol yeah phone voice lol the embassy appointments are nothing to worry bout. When you get to the embassy there are loads of people milling about, just go straight over to the camp america ppl (ul see them, they've got CA high vis vests on) They'll check your forms are ok, and you leave ur bag or electrical stuff with them and then join the queue at the front door. When you get inside you got through a metal detector and anything your holding goes through an xray like at the airport.

Once you've got through the main gate, you just follow the signs to reception where someone will give you an envelope and a barcode and point you to a room full of people. A CA person or scurity guard will point you to a window where they'll check your forms and then if they're ok they'll send you to another queue to wait on a visa interview. The interview takes place at a little window and they'll maybe ask you like 3 questions before they tell you if your visa is approved. They asked me where I was going, what I was doing and how long I was going for. Sometimes they ask for your support letter or proof of return, but they didn't ask me. Then all you have to do is go to the DirectX desk and hand over your courier form. CA have already paid for it so they just ask what T shirt size you want and give you a receipt. Then you're all done!

Sorry for the novel, haha! But you did ask what happened lol

is any one still awaiting their email from the embassy?

still haven't heard any thing yet,

I haven't either - I emailed CA to check, and they said they were sorting appointments, and that we should hear within the next week to 10 days

awesome, thank you harry, i just enrolled with the camp a few weeks ago so i think ill be waiting a little longer,

for those who have already got their email,

do you know if its easy to change the date?

im In Tokyo you see so i kinda need my passport but ill be back late April, do you think its easy to change or were the embassy solid with the date? i might give CA a bell and see if they can note me for a special request or something that might work

also quick question about the medical form, do you send it direct to CA or Modin?


thank you guys for the help in advance

I believe you send it to Camp America but then also bring a photocopy of it to your camp with you..it depends whether your camp want it or not..some do and some don't. It should say on your placement details in Camp America Direct.

Jason

CA just called and they told me that people who haven't got an email have to wait for priority Visa applicants as some people leave in may and are more high risk so they need to cater for them first and some people might have to wait for late may/june,

fun, fun, fun

any one going on 22nd april? would be great to meet some camp modin crew for coffee if any ones around

Your first medical form gets sent to the CA office and they'll then update your CAD page with your medical insurance details.

Then you need to send a copy via email to Modin (I asked them yesterday lol) and take a hard copy with you to camp.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA!!
Hope you're having a lovely day.

Dammit now I have to find my medical form...
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thank you Emma, oo and happy Birthday!

just dropped the form off at the doctors, said it will take 10 days, did any one get their medical done for free? charged me £15, not bad compared to last year when i got it done set me back £40, think thats London prices for you, Wales are a little more nice to my wallet lol

I did, but only because my mum's the manager of the GP.

Lucky you! lol I paid £22.50 for mine which isnt that bad considerin sum ppl are payin up to £50 but still seems a lot of money to spend five mins ticking some boxes!

Have you noticed on CAD it says Modin wants proof of Hep B jab, betta book in for that soon cos I havnt had it but im terirfied of needles... *cries*

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Hep B is not that bad, only a little prick nothing to worry about

not as bad as some others