Lainie's Study Abroad Fund
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Hi! I'm Lainie Ching.
I am currently entering my junior year as an Undergraduate Business Marketing student at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. I have had the incredible opportunity to study abroad this Fall semester, in Madrid, Spain. I will be attending St. Louis University and taking 4-5 courses there from August 30th until December 20th.
I am so thrilled that I was accepted to this highly competitive program because I have a deep love of travel. The fact that this program combines this passion and also allows me to become educated in business and a new culture is rare.
How you can help...
I need your help, because I am a college student with limited funds. I have been blessed with two supportive parents who have given me so much already, and helped me in every way that they can. However, I will be paying for many of my expenses abroad by myself and I want to avoid taking out excessive loans. The tuition alone and program costs are not all inclusive and total nearly $30,000. The plane flights, food, transportation, books, supplies, and other expenses will add up quickly, and I am afraid that I will not be able to afford the trip without some assistance.
This summer I am continuing work at my job, and a summer internship, in order to earn as much money as I can in preparation for this trip.
My plan for future advocacy...
When I return I will be conducting a project in partnership with LMU Study Abroad to reach out to local Los Angeles schools. I hope that my experience and resulting project will inspire high schoolers to maintain academic excellence in the pursuit of attending college and studying abroad.
Whatever you can donate to help me would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for your time, please help my dream come true!
I am currently entering my junior year as an Undergraduate Business Marketing student at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. I have had the incredible opportunity to study abroad this Fall semester, in Madrid, Spain. I will be attending St. Louis University and taking 4-5 courses there from August 30th until December 20th.
I am so thrilled that I was accepted to this highly competitive program because I have a deep love of travel. The fact that this program combines this passion and also allows me to become educated in business and a new culture is rare.
How you can help...
I need your help, because I am a college student with limited funds. I have been blessed with two supportive parents who have given me so much already, and helped me in every way that they can. However, I will be paying for many of my expenses abroad by myself and I want to avoid taking out excessive loans. The tuition alone and program costs are not all inclusive and total nearly $30,000. The plane flights, food, transportation, books, supplies, and other expenses will add up quickly, and I am afraid that I will not be able to afford the trip without some assistance.
This summer I am continuing work at my job, and a summer internship, in order to earn as much money as I can in preparation for this trip.
My plan for future advocacy...
When I return I will be conducting a project in partnership with LMU Study Abroad to reach out to local Los Angeles schools. I hope that my experience and resulting project will inspire high schoolers to maintain academic excellence in the pursuit of attending college and studying abroad.
Whatever you can donate to help me would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for your time, please help my dream come true!
Organizer and beneficiary
Lainie Ching
Organizer
Oak Park, CA
Sharon Gonzales
Beneficiary
