Mariana's Study Abroad in Ghana
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My name is Mariana Zamora and I'm a senior at Texas State University pursuing my bachelors degree in social work. I'm set to graduate in December 2016 and plan to continue on to earn a masters degree in social work. My career goal is to work with children in educational programming and some day do advocacy work in Washington D.C. on behalf of a civil rights and social justice organization.
I'm raising money to participate in a Summer Study Abroad program in Accra, Ghana. This program will offer social work classes with an emphasis in human rights and social justice. While abroad we will participate in a group community service learning project that will enhance our learning experience. Our community projects will range from working with children to working with individuals living with disabilities. One of the many experiences I'm looking forward to is spending the night in an African village and spending the following day shadowing a woman from the village to catch a glimpse of her day-to-day life.
I would like to go to Ghana before I graduate and enter the working profession so that I can take the opportunity to immerse myself in a culture that is different from my own, experience something that is out of my norm, and make unforgettable memories. I graduated high school in three years at the age of 16 and will graduate from college shortly after my 21st birthday. In the past four years I've realized that life is too short and that I should take advantage of these opportunities while I'm young.
Anyone who knows me knows how quiet and shy I can be, but I would like to take myself out of my own comfort zone and push for personal growth. I believe that this trip will help provide me with the skills to work with diverse populations on a national and international scale. Not only will it do this, but it will give me the opportunity to do the only thing I've ever wanted in life- to make a positive impact in the world. This is what I was born to do.
The program will take place during the month of June. On campus classes will begin May 30- June 1, 2016; Departure from the USA- June 5, 2016; First day of classes abroad- June 7, 2016; Last day of classes abroad- June 27, 2016; Return from program- June 28, 2016; and On Campus classes- June 30, 2016.
The cost of the program itself will be $5,270. This will cover my application fee, tuition and fees, lodging, transportation to scheduled visits and excursions, and international insurance.
The additional money earned will be used to go towards the anticipated flight cost, food, and other traveling expenses.
My application fee ($200) is due February 19, 2016. First payment ($1,779) is due March 4, 2016. Second payment ($1,799) is due April 3, 2016. Final payment ($1,512) is due May 26, 2016.
During my trip I plan to blog my travels and share my story with everyone who has helped me along in this journey. To follow my blog visit https://lamarcademari.wordpress.com/.
In advance, I would like to thank everyone for their support and love. Help me experience this once in a lifetime trip and make my dreams come true.
I'm raising money to participate in a Summer Study Abroad program in Accra, Ghana. This program will offer social work classes with an emphasis in human rights and social justice. While abroad we will participate in a group community service learning project that will enhance our learning experience. Our community projects will range from working with children to working with individuals living with disabilities. One of the many experiences I'm looking forward to is spending the night in an African village and spending the following day shadowing a woman from the village to catch a glimpse of her day-to-day life.
I would like to go to Ghana before I graduate and enter the working profession so that I can take the opportunity to immerse myself in a culture that is different from my own, experience something that is out of my norm, and make unforgettable memories. I graduated high school in three years at the age of 16 and will graduate from college shortly after my 21st birthday. In the past four years I've realized that life is too short and that I should take advantage of these opportunities while I'm young.
Anyone who knows me knows how quiet and shy I can be, but I would like to take myself out of my own comfort zone and push for personal growth. I believe that this trip will help provide me with the skills to work with diverse populations on a national and international scale. Not only will it do this, but it will give me the opportunity to do the only thing I've ever wanted in life- to make a positive impact in the world. This is what I was born to do.
The program will take place during the month of June. On campus classes will begin May 30- June 1, 2016; Departure from the USA- June 5, 2016; First day of classes abroad- June 7, 2016; Last day of classes abroad- June 27, 2016; Return from program- June 28, 2016; and On Campus classes- June 30, 2016.
The cost of the program itself will be $5,270. This will cover my application fee, tuition and fees, lodging, transportation to scheduled visits and excursions, and international insurance.
The additional money earned will be used to go towards the anticipated flight cost, food, and other traveling expenses.
My application fee ($200) is due February 19, 2016. First payment ($1,779) is due March 4, 2016. Second payment ($1,799) is due April 3, 2016. Final payment ($1,512) is due May 26, 2016.
During my trip I plan to blog my travels and share my story with everyone who has helped me along in this journey. To follow my blog visit https://lamarcademari.wordpress.com/.
In advance, I would like to thank everyone for their support and love. Help me experience this once in a lifetime trip and make my dreams come true.
Organizer
Mariana Zamora
Organizer
San Marcos, TX
