Help Olgi Survive
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My name is Olgi and I'm a queer, Puerto Rican-born, full-time undergraduate student in Secondary Education and Studio Art. I've been supporting myself independently for the past 4 years and have been barely scraping by with meals, books, transportation, rent, utilities, etc.
About a year ago, my computer broke and I've been unable to buy a new one. I've been staying late at the library and managing my time in order to write papers and complete online assignments. This is getting increasingly harder to do with the changing weather, increasing difficulty of courses, and changing work schedule.
I work full-time for a government funded school aid program. Our program works in lower-income neighborhoods in order to facilitate and aid children in their development and provide them with the opportunity to succeed. I also work part-time at a local art supply store.
Teaching is my passion. I'm studying Secondary Education in the hopes of becoming a high school art educator and instilling the values of humanity and compassion that my teachers instilled in me—I can’t imagine myself doing anything else. I'm also very open about my queer identity and hope to be a mentor to queer youth at such a difficult age.
Unfortunately, it's becoming incredibly difficult for me to continue my education while dealing with the burden of bills. Living in Chicago is not cheap and I have been living paycheck to paycheck for the last two years. I am one of four children and my family is unable to help me in any way financially and financial aid doesn't cover the cost of books and expenses. With only four more quarters to go, I’m very close to graduating and I aim to be the first college graduate in my family.
Beyond working and going to school full-time and dealing with all the obstacles that come with that, I’ve also been diagnosed with acute anxiety disorder and depression. Unfortunately, I can’t afford medication or medical help of any sort, and I’ve had to battle my illness on my own, while trying to survive and provide myself with basic necessities at the same time.
I'm asking for help to realize my aspirations. I'm asking for enough to get a computer on the cheaper side and be able to keep my head above water for a month or two while I study. This is my last resort and I would not ask for money if I had any other options. It's come to the point where I will have to start couch hopping after February because I can’t afford my rent anymore.
In exchange for your donation, I'm offering my art! I will draw you a post-card, a comic, a funny-cool-sweet internet meme, or a portrait. Whatever you'd like. I'd really appreciate any help you can offer and thank you in advanced for whatever you can manage to do.
My name is Olgi and I'm a queer, Puerto Rican-born, full-time undergraduate student in Secondary Education and Studio Art. I've been supporting myself independently for the past 4 years and have been barely scraping by with meals, books, transportation, rent, utilities, etc.
About a year ago, my computer broke and I've been unable to buy a new one. I've been staying late at the library and managing my time in order to write papers and complete online assignments. This is getting increasingly harder to do with the changing weather, increasing difficulty of courses, and changing work schedule.
I work full-time for a government funded school aid program. Our program works in lower-income neighborhoods in order to facilitate and aid children in their development and provide them with the opportunity to succeed. I also work part-time at a local art supply store.
Teaching is my passion. I'm studying Secondary Education in the hopes of becoming a high school art educator and instilling the values of humanity and compassion that my teachers instilled in me—I can’t imagine myself doing anything else. I'm also very open about my queer identity and hope to be a mentor to queer youth at such a difficult age.
Unfortunately, it's becoming incredibly difficult for me to continue my education while dealing with the burden of bills. Living in Chicago is not cheap and I have been living paycheck to paycheck for the last two years. I am one of four children and my family is unable to help me in any way financially and financial aid doesn't cover the cost of books and expenses. With only four more quarters to go, I’m very close to graduating and I aim to be the first college graduate in my family.
Beyond working and going to school full-time and dealing with all the obstacles that come with that, I’ve also been diagnosed with acute anxiety disorder and depression. Unfortunately, I can’t afford medication or medical help of any sort, and I’ve had to battle my illness on my own, while trying to survive and provide myself with basic necessities at the same time.
I'm asking for help to realize my aspirations. I'm asking for enough to get a computer on the cheaper side and be able to keep my head above water for a month or two while I study. This is my last resort and I would not ask for money if I had any other options. It's come to the point where I will have to start couch hopping after February because I can’t afford my rent anymore.
In exchange for your donation, I'm offering my art! I will draw you a post-card, a comic, a funny-cool-sweet internet meme, or a portrait. Whatever you'd like. I'd really appreciate any help you can offer and thank you in advanced for whatever you can manage to do.
Organizer
Olguiemar Freyre
Organizer
Chicago, IL