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Moms are students too.

Help this mom finish an Integrated Design Degree at Parsons in NYC. Our community will thank you.

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Moms are students too.

Moms are students too.

Moms are students too.

Moms are students too.

Moms are students too.

Help this mom finish an Integrated Design Degree at Parsons in NYC. Our community will thank you.

Help this mom finish an Integrated Design Degree at Parsons in NYC. Our community will thank you.

Help this mom finish an Integrated Design Degree at Parsons in NYC. Our community will thank you.

Help this mom finish an Integrated Design Degree at Parsons in NYC. Our community will thank you.

Amy John
Amy John
Amy John
Amy John
1 Campaign |
Brooklyn, United States
$1,670 USD 17 backers
6% of $26,946 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?

Ten years ago, I put off my formal education to be a full time stay-at-home parent. Three children later, I’ve become even thirstier for that missing knowledge, but I’ve also learned a thing or two along the way.

What began as an interest in innovative, refined design has become an obsession for design that is responsible. Everything from the people who provide the labor to the the earth that provides our materials deserves consideration in the design process. Parsons Integrated Design program agrees with me and offers a unique approach to training well-rounded, brilliantly original, but socially aware designers who can use design as a tool for social change.

The program will allow me to be that creative, risk-taking design student I wanted to be before, and also require me to be the cautious and conscientious member of my community that I have learned from being a mom. This degree is the beginning of a lifetime of giving back — a lifetime of making things beautiful in every possible way.

But, I have to be able to pay for it. With great effort, I gathered almost half the money for tuition through scholarships and loans. Now, however, I have to turn to strangers, family, and friends.


How much do I need and what’s in it for you?

Here’s a breakdown of the cost:

$3050 Books and Supplies

$886 Fees

$42,090 Tuition

$3000 required computer

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$48,026 Total

$22,080 (Scholarships and Grants already acquired)

$26,946 TOTAL DEFICIT

The process of getting into the Parsons Integrated Design program was long and arduous and my confidence wavered until the letter arrived accepting my sacrifices and efforts as enough.  I was elated until I realized that the student debt we amassed putting my husband through school made it nearly impossible for me to get any student loans. It was already late in the spring, deadlines for scholarship applications had mostly passed, and there were few opportunities left for a 30-something undergraduate student. I was deflated. I almost gave up. Then I got to work. I found $22,080 in scholarships and grants, but then I got stuck, and now I am turning to you for help.

Your contribution will allow me to finish my degree in a unique program that allows me to utilize my talent for design to serve my community. It’s an investment in my future but also the future of my children and my city.

$1+

A better community isn’t the only perk for you guys either! In return for your generosity, I will hand print and write a thank you note to each and every contributor.

$700+

For those who contribute $700 or more, I will give up to 5 hours of my time as a design consultant. Do you have something you’ve always wanted to design or produce? I’m your girl. I’ve already helped many budding designers clarify and refine their plans and get going on production. I’ve helped with bags and gowns, toys and blankets. Just click up there on the gallery to see my personal work and get excited!

The largest contribution

For the one person who throws out the largest contribution, get ready. That person will get a plane ticket to NYC and a ticket to my graduation in the Spring of 2017!! I want to share the special moment with those who made it possible.


What if I don’t reach my goal?

I’ll be sad, but I have the option to defer my attendance for one year. I will spend that year applying for every available scholarship and design competition around. I will work my tail off (including getting a job during elementary school hours!) making up the difference to be able to attend Fall 2015.


The impact of all this

I’ve said a few times that this is an investment in my future and that of my children and community, but it’s more than that. I like to be an example first in teaching my children. By contributing to this campaign, you are helping me show my children that education is important, so important that I’m willing to go back at 30 years old and beg for help online to make it happen. I’ll stop at nothing to make sure that my children know how vital higher education is to their personal and professional success.

You’ll also be helping a girl feel a little bit more like a woman, capable of anything, including finishing a bachelor’s degree despite the extreme sacrifices of motherhood.

Can’t contribute?

That’s ok. I understand. Just remember two things:

Every little bit counts, so even if you can’t throw down $100, consider that $10 makes a difference too.

You might know someone else who can, so please spread the word! Use those share tools that Indiegogo provides and tell as many people as you can. There really is strength in numbers.

THANK YOU!!!


Parsons worthy work samples: 

(more in the gallery above!) 


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THANK YOU!!

$1 USD
Each person who contributes will receive a hand printed "Monster" thank you card. I am so grateful for your help!
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Design Consultation

$700 USD
For every $700+ contribution, I will give you 5 hours of design consultation either now, or after I finish school. We will spend up to 5 hours chatting and sketching to discover the successes and potential challenges of your product or environment and work together to celebrate or overcome them.
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Mother of all contributions!

$27,000 USD
To the contributor of the highest amount I say: COME AND CELEBRATE WITH ME! I will send you a plane ticket and a ticket to my graduation so that you can come and celebrate the culmination of all of our efforts. Experience my work, visit with me, and catch a glimpse of what I'm trying to accomplish.
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