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Colombian To Oxford

funding to study at the University of Oxford, one of the best universities in the world !

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Colombian To Oxford

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Colombian To Oxford

Colombian To Oxford

Colombian To Oxford

funding to study at the University of Oxford, one of the best universities in the world !

funding to study at the University of Oxford, one of the best universities in the world !

funding to study at the University of Oxford, one of the best universities in the world !

funding to study at the University of Oxford, one of the best universities in the world !

David Alvarez-Charris
David Alvarez-Charris
David Alvarez-Charris
David Alvarez-Charris
1 Campaign |
Cali, Colombia
$5,175 USD 105 backers
28% of $18,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Hello !, my name is David Alvarez and I am an engineer from Colombia. I have been accepted in the MSc of Neurosciences in the wonderful University of Oxford. Please help me raise some funds by kindly donating to my campaign :)

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Why I'm doing this campaign!

I’ve always dreamed of studying at a great university, and this year I was accepted (see my Letter of Offer) in the MSc of Neuroscience  at the University of Oxford ; I’m super happy :D ! . Oxford is ranked as one of the best universities in the world . This program will enable me to fully explore and study the brain through various focuses, from single neurons to higher cognitive functions which define intelligence. The program will also prepare me for my future research endeavors in a PhD.

As a foreign student not from UK/EU, the tuition fees at Oxford are three times higher! And they total USD $27,000 (£21,000). Add to this the high cost of living expenses at Oxford, and the program greatly surpasses my financial capacity.

I have not been awarded any of the scholarships of Oxford, and as a recently graduated middle class Colombian engineer, it is truly out of my reach to cover the cost of this masters. I’ve applied for a loan to cover part of the tuition, and in this crowdfunding campaign I’m kindly asking you to help me raise USD $18,000 to cover part of the remaining costs, and to invest in the future of someone committed with the study of Neurosciences and Artificial Intelligence :).

Who am I ?

I’m David Alvarez and I graduated as an engineer at the end of last year (2016). Because of my high academic performance I was selected as the first beneficiary of an exchange scholarship for doing a research project (my thesis) in Switzerland. I was able to publish this work  in an international IEEE conference. I also obtained the highest final GPA in the Engineering faculty and because of this I was distinguished at my graduation ceremony.

I’m passionate about the “study of intelligence” from different perspectives such as Neurosciences, Artificial Intelligence and Probability Theory. I enjoy playing the piano (see my waltz and pop piano interpretations) and accordion (see me playing waltz and Vallenato). I’m a “soft” vegetarian: In my everyday life, I don’t eat meat, but when I go to new places or meet new people, I love trying new things so I’m open to eating anything in these particular situations.

 

What will I use the money for:

All the money I raise will go towards paying a part of the USD $27,000 (£21,000) for the tuition fee, and for covering the living expenses which are of minimum USD $15500 (£12,000).

If I raise more than the established goal, I will use this funds to pay Indiegogo’s platform fees and credit card fees.

If I do not meet the funding goal (or I am to far from it), I will use all the funds to study Neurosciences in another Master’s in which I have been accepted, at EPFL (Computer Sciences with a minor in Neurosciences) or University of Edinburgh (Informatics with focus in Neural Computation)

 

How you can Help and Rewards:

You can help me either by donating to my campaign, or by sharing it in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram , by email, talking with your friends, family and colleagues … everywhere ! :)

You can also find me in my ColombianToOxford profiles in Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter sharing post with the hashtag #ColombianToOxford.

Rewards → Thank you very much for your donation, they bring me one step closer to my dream. To thank you, you can choose the rewards shown on the right side of this web page

 

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Por qué estoy haciendo esta campaña!

Siempre soñé con estudiar en una universidad excelente, y este año fui aceptado (mira mi Carta de Aceptación) en la Maestría en Neurociencia en la Universidad de Oxford; estoy super feliz :D ! . Oxford es catalogada como una de las mejores universidades del mundo. Esta maestría me permitirá explorar y estudiar el Cerebro a través de diferentes enfoques, desde neuronas individuales hasta funciones cognitivas superiores las cuales definen la inteligencia. El programa de maestría también me permitirá prepararme como investigador para un futuro doctorado (PhD).

Como estudiante extranjero no perteneciente al Reino Unido/ Unión Europea, el costo de la matricula en Oxford es tres veces mayor!, costando USD $27,000 (£21,000) . Si se le suma a este valor los altos costos de manutención en Oxford, los costos totales superan ampliamente mi capacidad financiera.

No me han otorgado ninguna de las becas disponibles en Oxford, y como un Colombiano recientemente graduado de clase media, los costos de esta maestría se encuentran fuera de mi alcance. He aplicado a un préstamo el cual me ayudará a cubrir parte de los costos de la matrícula, y en esta campaña de recolección de fondos te estoy amablemente pidiendo que me ayudes a recolectar USD $18,000 para cubrir los costos restantes, y a invertir en el futuro de alguien comprometido con el estudio de las Neurociencias y la Inteligencia Artificial :).

Quien soy ?

Soy David Alvarez y me gradué como ingeniero a finales del año pasado (2016). Por mi alto desempeño académico fui seleccionado como el primer beneficiario de una beca de intercambio para realizar un proyecto de investigación (mi tesis) en Suiza. Publique este trabajo en una conferencia internacional de la IEEE. De igual forma, también obtuve el Promedio Ponderado Acumulado mas alto de la facultad de Ingeniería y por esto, fui distinguido en mi ceremonia de graduación.

Tengo una gran pasión por el “estudio de la inteligencia” desde diferentes perspectivas, como la Neurociencia, la Inteligencia Artificial y la Teoría de la probabilidad. Disfruto tocar piano (puedes ver mis interpretaciones de vals y pop) y acordeón (mira mis videos de vals y Vallenato). Soy un vegetariano moderado: En mi día a día no consumo carne, sin embargo cuando voy a un nuevo lugar o conozco nuevas personas, me encanta probar nuevas cosas y por eso en estas situaciones en específico soy abierto a comer cualquier cosa.

 

A que destinare los fondos:

Todo el dinero que recaude lo usare para pagar los costos de matricula que son de USD $27,000 (£21,000) y para cubrir los costos de manutención que como mínimo son de USD $15500 (£12,000).

Si llego a recoger mas dinero que el objetivo establecido, usare el excedente de fondos para pagar el costo de la plataforma de Indiegogo y los costos provenientes de las transferencias por Tarjeta de Crédito.

Si no logro alcanzar el objetivo de donaciones (o quedo muy lejos de este), utilizare los fondos para estudiar Neurociencias en otra Maestría en la cual ya he sido aceptador,  en EPFL (Ciencias de la Computación con especialización en Neurociencias) o la Universidad de Edinburgh (Informatica con enfasis en Computación Neuronal)

 

Premios y como me puedes ayudar:

Puedes ayudarme bien sea donando a mi campaña, o compartiendo la en Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, por email, hablando con tus amigos, familiares y colegas …. por todos lados !

Tambien me puedes encontrar en mi pagina de ColombianToOxford en Facebook, Instagram, y Twitter compartiendo post con el hashtag #ColombianToOxford.

Premios → Muchas gracias por tu donación, tu ayuda me lleva cada vez mas cerca a cumplir mi sueño. En agradecimiento, puedes elegir los premios que se encuentran al costado izquierdo de esta pagina

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Open Donation

$1 USD
Select this option if you simply want to donate without receiving any reward.
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Thank you very much

$5 USD
I will mention your name on my facebook and instagram profiles. I greatly appreciate your help and thank you for believing in my dreams !
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  • Social Media mentioning
17 claimed

Copy of my Undergrad thesis

$30 USD
I will send you a digital copy of my bachelors thesis document along with videos and code associated with it.
Included Items
  • Social Media mentioning
  • Undergrad thesis
9 claimed

Exclusive access to blog

$50 USD
I will create a blog about my studies, research highlights and experience at Oxford and you will receive exclusive news about this !
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  • Social Media mentioning
  • Undergrad thesis
  • Blog
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
14 claimed

Play a song for you

$100 USD
I will learn, then play, and upload a Youtube video with any song you choose for Piano.
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  • Social Media mentioning
  • Undergrad thesis
  • Blog
  • Piano song
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
5 claimed

Personal Scientist

$300 USD
I will be your “personal tutor” for any question related with Neurosciences and Artificial Intelligence … you can ask me questions through email or we could have Skype talks about science.
Included Items
  • Social Media mentioning
  • Undergrad thesis
  • Blog
  • Scientist
1 claimed

You are in my Thesis

$500 USD
I will mention you in the acknowledgement section of my master thesis. You’ll also obtain a hard copy of it :)
Included Items
  • Social Media mentioning
  • Undergrad thesis
  • Blog
  • Piano song
  • Scientist
  • Thesis acknowledgements
  • Thesis hard copy
Estimated Shipping
August 2018
2 claimed
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OMG !

$1,000 USD
I am extremely grateful for your donation !. All of the above rewards + If you go to Oxford while I am there I can offer you a personal guided tour through this wonderful city.
Included Items
  • Social Media mentioning
  • Undergrad thesis
  • Blog
  • Piano song
  • Scientist
  • Thesis acknowledgements
  • Thesis hard copy
  • Oxford personal tour
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August 2018
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