Bianca's Remaining Tuition Balance
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My name is Bianca Alexis, I am currently expected to graduate from college in the following week on May 21, 2016. I will be graduating as a double major in Psychology and Religious Studies at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York. I hope to continue on to school to receive my PhD in Clinical Psychology and Religious Counseling. I am 22 years old and currently work three jobs to help with my financial costs. I have been very dedicated to my education and family in the last four years. Most importantly, I have remained faithful despite all life’s obstacles.
These last four years have not been the easiest for my family and I. Months before entering my freshman year of college; my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and was undergoing severe surgery during the summer. I was able to begin college in the fall with the financial support and savings of my parents. It was a sacrifice that my parents were more than willing to make in order for me to receive a higher education. In February 2009, due to the Recession, my father was forced to file bankruptcy, and close his business. This put my family in a lot of financial stress that is still taking them until now to manage. Due to this I did not qualify for any loans, so my family and I were left to pay for my tuition out of pocket for college. Even through this obstacle I was able to complete my first year of college, with exceptional grades to prove.
The following year, two days upon returning for my sophomore year, I had came home to terrible news. There had been a fire in my home, which would add more financial stress to my family. I had decided to come home on a Friday afternoon, simply because I looked forward to my mother's home cooked meals. Going home was something I looked forward to, especially since, I was very close to my parents, but most importantly home gave me a feeling of LOVE. It wasn't the case that Friday afternoon unfortunately, I didn't come home to that. I still managed to continue on to complete my second year. I then felt obligated to come home every weekend to work two jobs, from New York to Connecticut despite weather conditions, or the time of day. This did take away from time I could be using for my studies and resting, but persevered. I wanted to help my parents with my costs. Unfortunately, one day as I was driving home one afternoon to make it home for work in the snow, my car drove over black ice, which ended in a terrible car accident. This again added more stress onto my family’s finances. Even though that obstacle, I still manage to continue on and finish my sophomore year.
Now as I move on to my junior year of college, which I felt was a huge accomplishment for me to achieve. The same afternoon as I moved into dorms, I was informed that my older brother would now be facing an eviction, and would need my parent’s assistance in raising his two children, with another expecting child. My older brother, from the time I could remember has always has been known as what my mother calls, "the prodigal son." He was always in trouble or doing what he should not. Therefore it was always up to me to do the right thing and do what I was told. My parents eggs were now completely in my basket, in hopes that one of their children would be an exceptional human being not only in their home, but also in society. My parents were now responsible for raising two of nephews between the ages of 3 and 4. This then added a tremendous amount of stress on my family. I then became completely responsible for paying for my own tuition, which I struggled with, leading up until now.
To help with my costs, I became a Resident Assistant for my senior year. In August, just a few days before beginning training, I received a phone call that my older brother was in an awful motorcycle accident, which left him in a coma, and would be a long endless journey for him, along with my family. My brother had suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury, which left him paralyzed to this day on left side of his body, from his eye to his toes. He is unable to walk, or do much on his own. This alone has been an ongoing battle in itself. I still continued to drive home every weekend, along with school, work, and being an RA, which did cause stress to my health. One morning after being home very ill, I had decided to drive back to New York to take an exam, and a car from the rear crashed into me, leaving my car deemed totaled without any physical harm done to me. I still managed somehow to find a way back and fourth home to Connecticut to work and help my family. Unfortunately, all these things have caused stressed on to my own personal finances in paying my tuition leading until now. My mother has been my greatest supporter and my best friend. She has been in 3 years remission, and has survived pancreatic cancer.
A few weeks ago, my mother was given unfortunate news regarding her health. She will be undergoing surgery in her knee, due to a bone fracture, and a severe what seems like a cyst in her knee. It has been difficult for my mother as she works, takes care of my nephews, and travels to aid my brother who still is in the nursing home. She has been my biggest inspiration. I intend to walk across that stage at graduation to make her proud.
Recently, I have received my final tuition bill from the college of $16,000. The college has informed me a full payment needs to be made immediately. They intend on holding my diploma and transcripts until it is fully paid off, which will put me on hold with attending graduate programs, internships, and professional job opportunities. The money I raise will be used for solely paying off my remaining tuition. I have worked so hard to get to this moment in my life, and I feel as if is being taken away.
I have been faced with many obstacles in the last 4 years. What kept me going through all these obstacles was my faith in God, and the goal I had to want better for myself. From a very young age, I have always aspired to be great in many ways, but most importantly a great person. Despite it all, I have taken ownership in my actions, strived in being a humble, and great person to others. Even when I am unable to help myself, I somehow find a way to help others. My lifelong dream is success, but in the sense of successfully impacting, making a difference in the world and to others, which is why I want to go into the Psychology and Religious Profession. Any donations to help with the balance would mean the world to me. Any donations can also be made to the school directly on my behalf. I can honestly say I have been blessed, regardless of the struggles life has thrown my way, and have handled them the best I can. I am also very grateful for every experience good or bad because it has made me who I am. Thank you for reading, and hopefully thank you for donating!
My name is Bianca Alexis, I am currently expected to graduate from college in the following week on May 21, 2016. I will be graduating as a double major in Psychology and Religious Studies at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York. I hope to continue on to school to receive my PhD in Clinical Psychology and Religious Counseling. I am 22 years old and currently work three jobs to help with my financial costs. I have been very dedicated to my education and family in the last four years. Most importantly, I have remained faithful despite all life’s obstacles.
These last four years have not been the easiest for my family and I. Months before entering my freshman year of college; my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and was undergoing severe surgery during the summer. I was able to begin college in the fall with the financial support and savings of my parents. It was a sacrifice that my parents were more than willing to make in order for me to receive a higher education. In February 2009, due to the Recession, my father was forced to file bankruptcy, and close his business. This put my family in a lot of financial stress that is still taking them until now to manage. Due to this I did not qualify for any loans, so my family and I were left to pay for my tuition out of pocket for college. Even through this obstacle I was able to complete my first year of college, with exceptional grades to prove.
The following year, two days upon returning for my sophomore year, I had came home to terrible news. There had been a fire in my home, which would add more financial stress to my family. I had decided to come home on a Friday afternoon, simply because I looked forward to my mother's home cooked meals. Going home was something I looked forward to, especially since, I was very close to my parents, but most importantly home gave me a feeling of LOVE. It wasn't the case that Friday afternoon unfortunately, I didn't come home to that. I still managed to continue on to complete my second year. I then felt obligated to come home every weekend to work two jobs, from New York to Connecticut despite weather conditions, or the time of day. This did take away from time I could be using for my studies and resting, but persevered. I wanted to help my parents with my costs. Unfortunately, one day as I was driving home one afternoon to make it home for work in the snow, my car drove over black ice, which ended in a terrible car accident. This again added more stress onto my family’s finances. Even though that obstacle, I still manage to continue on and finish my sophomore year.
Now as I move on to my junior year of college, which I felt was a huge accomplishment for me to achieve. The same afternoon as I moved into dorms, I was informed that my older brother would now be facing an eviction, and would need my parent’s assistance in raising his two children, with another expecting child. My older brother, from the time I could remember has always has been known as what my mother calls, "the prodigal son." He was always in trouble or doing what he should not. Therefore it was always up to me to do the right thing and do what I was told. My parents eggs were now completely in my basket, in hopes that one of their children would be an exceptional human being not only in their home, but also in society. My parents were now responsible for raising two of nephews between the ages of 3 and 4. This then added a tremendous amount of stress on my family. I then became completely responsible for paying for my own tuition, which I struggled with, leading up until now.
To help with my costs, I became a Resident Assistant for my senior year. In August, just a few days before beginning training, I received a phone call that my older brother was in an awful motorcycle accident, which left him in a coma, and would be a long endless journey for him, along with my family. My brother had suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury, which left him paralyzed to this day on left side of his body, from his eye to his toes. He is unable to walk, or do much on his own. This alone has been an ongoing battle in itself. I still continued to drive home every weekend, along with school, work, and being an RA, which did cause stress to my health. One morning after being home very ill, I had decided to drive back to New York to take an exam, and a car from the rear crashed into me, leaving my car deemed totaled without any physical harm done to me. I still managed somehow to find a way back and fourth home to Connecticut to work and help my family. Unfortunately, all these things have caused stressed on to my own personal finances in paying my tuition leading until now. My mother has been my greatest supporter and my best friend. She has been in 3 years remission, and has survived pancreatic cancer.
A few weeks ago, my mother was given unfortunate news regarding her health. She will be undergoing surgery in her knee, due to a bone fracture, and a severe what seems like a cyst in her knee. It has been difficult for my mother as she works, takes care of my nephews, and travels to aid my brother who still is in the nursing home. She has been my biggest inspiration. I intend to walk across that stage at graduation to make her proud.
Recently, I have received my final tuition bill from the college of $16,000. The college has informed me a full payment needs to be made immediately. They intend on holding my diploma and transcripts until it is fully paid off, which will put me on hold with attending graduate programs, internships, and professional job opportunities. The money I raise will be used for solely paying off my remaining tuition. I have worked so hard to get to this moment in my life, and I feel as if is being taken away.
I have been faced with many obstacles in the last 4 years. What kept me going through all these obstacles was my faith in God, and the goal I had to want better for myself. From a very young age, I have always aspired to be great in many ways, but most importantly a great person. Despite it all, I have taken ownership in my actions, strived in being a humble, and great person to others. Even when I am unable to help myself, I somehow find a way to help others. My lifelong dream is success, but in the sense of successfully impacting, making a difference in the world and to others, which is why I want to go into the Psychology and Religious Profession. Any donations to help with the balance would mean the world to me. Any donations can also be made to the school directly on my behalf. I can honestly say I have been blessed, regardless of the struggles life has thrown my way, and have handled them the best I can. I am also very grateful for every experience good or bad because it has made me who I am. Thank you for reading, and hopefully thank you for donating!
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Bianca Alexis
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New London, CT
