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College Tuition and Housing for Winter Dior
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My name is Winter Dior ( pronouns they/them and he/him), and I live in Connecticut currently. I am a Black Trans Artist, and in particular I paint somewhat large and colorful works. I was accepted to CalArts last year, right before the pandemic hit. As the event unfolded, I became unemployed and it also became clear that I would be taking my first semester online, in the very least. Fast forward to now, and I am still online for my Spring semester, but CalArts is set to reopen this coming fall. The pandemic has been hard for me financially, emotionally, and physically (I contracted Covid-19 a few weeks ago, but I am ok now). I have not been able to save the money I would need to make moving to California smart or sustainable. I also have some tuition that I need to pay out of pocket each semester, not covered by scholarships or loans. This is something that I also have not been able to save up for the coming school year.
So, my reason for starting this GoFundMe, is to purchase an RV to live in and get me across the country. I have heard a lot about the housing crisis in the LA area, and I myself have not found a single affordable way to rent an apartment yet. I want to have a living situation that will not be unstable, landing me homeless, or dropping out of school to support myself. If I can make enough money to pay off some of my tuition in advance, purchase an RV, and have enough left over to help sustain myself until I can find a source of income, I think I will be able to thrive.
Please help me reach my goal, so that I can continue my art education. It’s been a long road for me to get to where I am, but I am finally pursuing my dreams. Also, I came out last year, and began my transition. A lot is happening for me all at once, and I just want to feel secure in my life changing journey.
If you want to know more about my art, please check out this interview of me from a few months ago, and my art Instagram:
https://www.culturedaf.life/post/the-art-of-winter-dior-madison
https://www.instagram.com/winterdior_
So, my reason for starting this GoFundMe, is to purchase an RV to live in and get me across the country. I have heard a lot about the housing crisis in the LA area, and I myself have not found a single affordable way to rent an apartment yet. I want to have a living situation that will not be unstable, landing me homeless, or dropping out of school to support myself. If I can make enough money to pay off some of my tuition in advance, purchase an RV, and have enough left over to help sustain myself until I can find a source of income, I think I will be able to thrive.
Please help me reach my goal, so that I can continue my art education. It’s been a long road for me to get to where I am, but I am finally pursuing my dreams. Also, I came out last year, and began my transition. A lot is happening for me all at once, and I just want to feel secure in my life changing journey.
If you want to know more about my art, please check out this interview of me from a few months ago, and my art Instagram:
https://www.culturedaf.life/post/the-art-of-winter-dior-madison
https://www.instagram.com/winterdior_