I think we r kinda in the same situation.... I ' M% S1 {: h2 o7 Y2 H, |+ c4 T- n've applied UA's Fall term(start in Sept)already, then i told them i wanna have a trip... ! O% H8 v T7 t5 B1 T7 o8 d& F* qthey told me my admission is still valid till next year, It means i can attend UA's 2009 Winter term (start in Jan).. 6 ^: g' `5 O! e# m4 Q4 x. b9 f6 c/ h3 \' f ! U9 V, Z: k0 h p% P6 K6 oI dont know if this helped. but i think ur idea is great. coz i wouldnt apply university if my parents didnt push me....