HI, CoolGirl,
first of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! this is really a good chance for you.
i know this program very well, and i think you should be rather smart if you get into there. personally, i was trying it several years ago, and won it as well(with second try) last year. but i didn't go to US 'cause i've got a better opportunity, as it seemed to me. ok, actually my story doesn't matter. so, what i wanted to say is that if you have any questions about living and studying abroad, feel free to ask.
all the best.
P.S. you should realise that it's going to be hard with the language for the first time. but you'll get through it!
[This message has been edited by ania (edited 16 May 2000).]