Summary:
I am Teresa Gray, an undergraduate student at Western Oregon University; studying Criminal Justice with a minor in Homeland Security. In June 2014, I will be graduating with Honors and a Bachelor of Science degree. I am a fourth dan black belt in taekwondo and referee at most local tournaments; I am also a first lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol, where my main job is to teach about drug resistance, and I also participate in emergency service activities-such a search and rescue.
It would be an amazing experience for me to be able to study criminal justice abroad at Bond University on the Gold Coast, Australia. Since applying for this opportunity, I often find myself day dreaming about all the things I could learn: about myself, Australia, another culture, and a foreign criminal justice system. It is no longer enough for me to someday visit the land down under; I need to learn everything about it- live it, breath it, explore it, study in it- the type of learning only a study abroad program could provide.
By supporting my endeavor, you will be helping me have an experience of a lifetime. Anyone who has ever studied abroad will tell you how it changed their life and was the best experience of their life. Fund my opportunity to change my life!
What I Need & What You Get:
This experience of a lifetime is very expensive but with your help I can make this daydream a reality. I will have to pay: $18,000 to the third party provider, CISabroad, which will pay for tuition and fees, housing, medical and accident insurance, academic/financial aid counseling, CISabroad Culture and Adventure Program, CISabroad support services before, during and after the program, assistance with travel arrangement, pre-departure/onsite orientation, airport pickup, official Bond University transcript, and carbon offset of travel and Green Travel Guide; personal expenses include $3,500 for meals, books and supplies, an International Student Identification Card, and other miscellaneous expenses; Visa fees of $565; Airfare and local transportation $2,500; Western Oregon University gets $580 for an application fee, administration fees, and Capstone Project Tuition (1 credit course); Passport with photo was $145. Keep in mind that this is a 15.5 week program in which I will be studying at a top rate university.
For your donation you can receive a cleaning cloth for your glasses or electronic devices, an origami crane, a Drug Demand Reduction carabineer key chain with an explanation of the program or a coupon for Dragon Financial, Inc. (DFI) services. www.dragonfinancial.com If you do not own your own business, DFI also accepts individual people/couples as clients. If you do not live in Oregon, that’s fine, DFI has a few out-of-state clients as well. Just tell them what you need, they will find a way to provide it.
If I do not reach my goal and am not able to study abroad, I will be sure to only use the money raised for educational purposes, such as tuition and textbooks. Don’t worry, you are just funding my education and that is always a good cause to support.
The Impact:
I am a very hard worker, dedicated, loyal, and do not do anything without giving it everything. I put a lot of hard work into my education and my life. By contributing to my education and life experiences, you are contributing to the WORLD. The impact I will make (and have already made) on the world will be positive and beneficial. I have found that I can make a bigger difference by knowing how others do things and how that can relate, improve, and benefit what we do. This opportunity will help me in many aspects of my career goals; and help me impact the world with my great mind and spirit.
More Ways You Can Help:
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Thank you for your time and contributions!