I walked out of Carr building and headed straight for the nearest Wells Fargo ATM. Dr. Bettina Shuford, associate vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, had just handed me my check for travel this summer, and I was still in disbelief.
Just deposited my Frances L. Phillips check. This. Is. #Real. #SoGrateful
— Aaron Cranford (@akcranford) January 16, 2015
I am still bewildered, confused and baffled. Sometimes, events happen in your life, and you cannot believe they are real until it hits you in the face. Watching the check enter the ATM and seeing the amount of money appear on the screen as it was being deposited into my account was that moment.
I needed to sign two separate contracts, which basically stated I would use the money for the purposes listed in my itinerary and I alone was responsible for everything, including my health and safety. I already knew what I was getting into, so I did not have any concerns about the rules set forth.
Now, my next step will be to purchase plane tickets and to look into renting places to stay in Rio de Janeiro, Manaus and São Paulo.
Now, my next step will be to purchase plane tickets and to look into renting places to stay in Rio de Janeiro, Manaus and São Paulo.