<div>Four years ago, many of you joined me on a journey that once seemed almost impossible.
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<div>As a young girl known as “Astronaut StarBright,” I dreamed of using science, medicine, and education to change lives. Through your support, encouragement, and belief in me, I was able to attend Spelman College.
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<div>I am proud to share that I graduated Cum Laude from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and have been accepted into the Master of Science in Medical Sciences Program at Morehouse School of Medicine.
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<div>This next step is critical to my journey to medical school and my long-term goal of becoming a physician dedicated to improving health outcomes in underserved communities while continuing to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders.
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<div>I am grateful to have received a $5,000 scholarship from Morehouse School of Medicine. To further reduce expenses, I made the decision to move back home with my mom while completing the program. By doing so, I significantly reduced the overall cost of attendance.
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<div>Even after making these adjustments, I remain responsible for tuition, university fees, books, transportation, and other required educational expenses.
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<div>My estimated first-year direct educational costs include:
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<div>• Tuition: $17,000
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<div>• University Fees: $13,642
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<div>• Books and Supplies: $1,600
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<div>I am actively pursuing additional scholarships, institutional funding, work-study opportunities, and other sources of assistance. I also plan to use federal student loans to help finance my education.
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<div>However, even with my scholarship, loans, and cost-cutting efforts, there remains a significant financial gap. My hope is to reduce the amount I must borrow so that I can remain focused on my studies and eventually begin my career serving patients without carrying more educational debt than necessary.
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<div>I am also doing my part to help fund my education. I recently launched my Dream. Learn. Launch. apparel line, with proceeds supporting my educational journey.
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<div>Your support will help cover tuition, mandatory fees, books, transportation, academic resources, and other educational expenses associated with the program.
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<div>Every contribution makes a difference:
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<div>• $25 helps cover supplies and study materials
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<div>• $50 helps offset transportation costs to and from campus, research, and clinical opportunities
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<div>• $100 helps purchase textbooks and academic resources
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<div>• $250 helps cover mandatory university fees
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<div>• $500 or more helps reduce educational debt and allows me to stay focused on my studies
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<div>Whether you are able to donate, purchase apparel, share this campaign, or simply continue cheering me on, I am deeply grateful.
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<div>Thank you for helping me move from Spelman College to Morehouse School of Medicine and one step closer to my dream of becoming a physician who serves, advocates, and gives back.
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<div>Ad Astra,
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<div>Taylor 
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