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Should I respond with my true religion for a study abroad application?
I filled out a study abroad application a few weeks back for a study abroad course for Theology 101. Our interviews were a few days ago and we do not find out about whether we were accepted or not until around this Wednesday.
The problem: when I wrote my essay and while I was at the interview I thought the interviewers were seeking students who had a strong Roman Catholic background as they would probably benefit more from the course abroad, so I went that route since I am Roman Catholic; however, the problem lies in the fact that I also identify myself as an Agnostic but I did not say anything about it in my essay or at the interview since I thought they were seeking strong Catholics.
The root of this problem lies in the fact that I spoke with someone who applied for the same course last year and she said almost everyone who applied said they were Catholic and the ones who said they were of a different faith background were automatically accepted to increase diversity within the program.
I am kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place right now and I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to sound fickle to the interviewers, but I misinterpreted what kind of applicants they were seeking. I'm not any less of a Catholic than I let on but I am also an Agnostic and I am not sure if I should just let it slide or if I should inform the interviewers before Wednesday about this situaton.
Thanks!
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The thing is neither you nor your friend are the recruiters here. You honestly have no idea how they are going to perceive you or select someone for the program abroad.
The thing is they will either accept and or reject people based on the essay and meeting you and NOTHING else. It's in-fact illegal for them not to pick someone based on what religion or belief you hold that may contrast there's. It really has no weight on you being chosen.
Your religious bent is your own business and not there's period! They didn't ask about it and legally cannot so why make it an issue when it isn't? How do you know someone Roman Catholic would make a better candidate? It's all about your character that counts and whether it would suit you.
So, in short say absolutely NOTHING about this to recruiters or they will think you being overly concerned about that is pretty odd. Just relax and let the essay, your character, interest in the program speak for you. Then you'll know for sure your beliefs had no impact on their eventual choice. I wouldn't trust your friend's advice in this situation.
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