I feel like I've answered a bunch of threads about my colonization experience. I should probably copy and paste it and have it ready to go.
Almost running late for work, so for the time being I only have time to share
my recruitment story.
It's a little (okay, a lot, sorry I was excited to write it) long and has some emotions/side stories in it, but I hope it can at least give you an idea of the steps I went through. Start on page 3, post #37 (the link should take you to page 3). I'll come back and with more general advice when I have time later today

Feel free to PM me with specific questions, too.