woes...

This year abroad is like an assassin - I am its' target. Unfortunately events occured which mean that I am back in Bristol (sadly). They wouldn't give me a visa when I arrived to get one even though I was given the impression that I would get it. Visa troubles are so depressing because even trying 2 apply in advance is impossible as months before, all the days are booked up. I was told by the officials that because of my nationality, I have to wait two weeks instead of receiving it on the same day which is common practice for most people! I am feeling dejected as term starts at the university on 4th september and (hopefully) the earliest i'd get there is the 14th or 15th of september...

Someone console me please -- why are embassies mean?

~A