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How I did it: After passing the entrance exam, I received a letter telling me where and what text books to order, information about an introduction program and when classes would actually begin. I ordered the text books, received my schedule and met my new classmates during the introduction program and started my very first class today, August 31st. Though it still feels surreal and insanely scary, it's beginning to dawn on me that I am now officially … Read how I did it…

How I did it: The Translation Academy, which is my college of choice, required an entrance exam for those who did not have a so called HAVO or MBO 4 diploma. I took the test in June and had to wait two weeks for the results. I received a letter today, saying that I am permissible. My enrolment will be final after paying the tuition. So as of September, I will be back in school. Yay! Read how I did it…

How I did it: With all my friends knowing how to play poker and having poker nights on a regular basis, I felt left out not knowing how to play. When a friend offered to teach me, I was a little hesitant. I wasn't entirely convinced I would even like the game. But I went along and I'm glad that I did. I'm still practicing, still have a piece of paper at hand that lists all the card combinations. But at least I now know the basics and already won a few games. Read how I did it…