Hi everyone!! My name is Brianna, and I’m a graduating senior at Cal State Fullerton, earning my Bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Studies: Family and Community Context. My goal is to become a Certified Child Life Specialist, and eventually go back to school for my Master’s in Medical Social Work. I’m making this GoFundMe because I have the opportunity to go on the CSUF Classic Europe Graduation Trip in June 2026, and while I already worked hard to pay for the trip itself with a huge help from my mom and dad, I’m now trying to raise money to help cover my spending money while I’m there, including meals, day-to-day travel expenses, and other costs that come up during the trip for emergencies.

The last few years have honestly been some of the hardest of my life. I’m the oldest sister of five kids, so I’ve always felt like I had to be strong, responsible, and hold everything together no matter what. On top of school, work, and life, I’ve also been carrying a lot emotionally, especially after my grandma passed away in June. She was so much more than my grandma to me, she was like a mother to me. She was one of my biggest supporters, always believed in me, and losing her has been heartbreaking in a way I still don’t even know how to fully explain. Even through that grief, I’ve still been trying my best to keep going, finish school, and keep showing up for the people I love.

During my time at CSUF, I’ve worked so hard to make something of myself and give back however I could. I’ve served as President of CASSA, been a Peer Mentor, and worked as a Course Assistant, all while balancing school full-time and working part-time. None of it has been easy, but I’m really proud of how far I’ve come. I’ve pushed through exhaustion, stress, grief, and so many moments where I felt overwhelmed, and I still made it here. I know my grandma would be proud of me, and that thought means everything to me.

This trip means so much to me because it feels like more than just a trip. It feels like a way to celebrate the fact that I didn’t give up. That after everything, I’m still here, still finishing, and still trying to build a life I can be proud of. Being able to experience this after all these years of hard work would mean so much to me, especially because I know it’s the kind of memory my grandma would’ve wanted me to have.

I want to be clear that I’m not asking anyone to do this all for me. I already worked hard to pay for the trip itself with the help of my mom and I’m still working and saving as much as I can. This fundraiser is just to help me actually enjoy the experience while I’m there without stressing over every meal, every extra cost, or whether I can afford to bring something back home for my family.

If you’re able to donate, even $5, $10, or $20 truly helps more than you know. And if you can’t donate, sharing this page would mean just as much to me. Every little bit adds up, and I appreciate every bit of support more than I can say.

Thank you so much for reading this and for supporting me, whether that’s through donating, sharing, or simply cheering me on. It really means the world to me!! ✨