Amazing invite.

I went to my parent's house over the weekend and there was a big official looking envelope on their counter for me. It was from ISLP (International Scholar Laureate Program) to do an overseas study with a bunch of different places and topics to chose from. The one I want to do goes to China and would be alongside Chinese specialists doing an archeological dig on the tomb of some ancient emperor. I'd also be interacting with Chinese professors, students, and delegates. I would kill to go! But I'm sad that I can't, unless someone wants to give me $5,500. Eh?

Who would've thought I'd get an invite like this?!