I guess I'm set for something else...

When a door closes, a window opens... and I'm sure its all according to the Big Guy's Plan... 
What the hey... I'm young, I've been accepted to NUS for M.Urban Design, we're working on a few good projects...
what more could I ask for... I still have a lot of miles left on my wheels and I hope to gain more experience
and do more work/pass the boards... so I guess this is God's little way of narrowing down the dizzying choices.

Although... I really would have enjoyed the chance to live/learn/work there... but the story doesn't end with this one yet:


March 23, 2007


Dear Applicant,

Thank you for applying to the Master of Architecture program at the 
University of California, Berkeley.

I am writing to inform you that you have not been accepted for graduate 
study in the Department of Architecture.

The material submitted with your application has been reviewed by the 
admissions committee of our department.  They have informed me that 
they 
are unable to recommend you for admission to the program.

Our department has the difficult task of selecting students with the 
strongest overall records, from a large pool of well-qualified 
applicants.  Due to the strict enrollment ceiling of the Berkeley 
campus, 
each department may only admit a limited number of new students every 
year.  Unfortunately, this may result in not being able to accept many 
applicants who are capable of excellent academic work.

I am sorry that my letter does not bring you good news and hope that 
you 
will be offered other opportunities to achieve your academic goals. My 
apologies also that we were unable to send you a personalized message, 
unfortunately our current email system does
not allow us to do so.

Sincerely,

Renee Chow, Associate Professor
Chair of Graduate Advisors
Eva Li Chair in Design Ethics