Hi-My name is Angelique Nicolene Pretorius. I am a 25-year-old South African citizen. I have a long, sad, and disturbing story about the tough childhood that I had to survive and escape, but I am not going to tell this story, because I don’t want it to define me or use it to get what I want. I want to work for what I want in life. It has always been my biggest dream and desire to become a psychologist and have my own practice one day. I want to help survivors like myself. I, however, do not have the money to do this. I have been working on a J1 Visa as an au pair, but it is going to expire in September and does not allow me to continue my college education at Colorado Mountain College, where I currently hold a 4.0 GPA and am on the President's List. In order to secure an F1 International Student Visa, I need to secure $36,000 for the process to go forward. I am required to return to South Africa for 3 months, from October through December. I have booked a return flight back to the United States and have also saved enough money for the Visa process. I have lined up a place to live with a friend for the spring 2024 semester. The reason why I want to pursue an education in the USA is because of the opportunities and safety here. I do not have the opportunity to go to college in South Africa. Remaining in the United States permanently is my dream. I feel confident that I can be valuable and make a difference if given the opportunity to continue my studies at Colorado Mountain College and, later, a four-year school. I appreciate any kindness and help that may come my way. Thank you-