Hi, I’m Alanna, a proud psychology student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

I still need your help to raise $2,249 to meet my goal and fully cover the rest of the semester’s expenses. 

Here’s a full breakdown of those expenses:

• Tuition - $5006.98 
  
• Housing via the University - $4,060 
  
• Flight - $2,000 (which I worked very hard to save to support myself) 
  
• Visa Application, International Health Insurance, Phone sim - $265 
  
• Books - $300 
  
• Food - $3600 ($30/day for the full semester) *International students must cover their own meals. 
• Transportation to/from school - $510 for the entire semester
  

Actual cost for the semester = $15,741.98 ($5741 covered by me, my mom, and a scholarship/grant) 

Thanks to you, my first critical deadline of raising $3200 by July 1 to secure my spot in the program was met! I’ve landed in Seoul and I’m attending my classes!

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About Me

I’m grateful to be the first woman in my family to study abroad. This opportunity is one that my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother didn’t have. My dream is to become a global-minded Psychologist and advocate for youth, especially other Black girls who don’t always get the care, visibility, or voice they deserve. For the last several months, I’ve been working while in school. I managed to save $2000 for my plane ticket and visa fees. I am also applying for scholarships, but I need your support!

I’m dedicated to becoming a Psychologist who builds bridges so that every community feels seen, supported, and empowered.

When I was 12, my little brother was diagnosed with cancer. The emotional toll my brother, myself, and my mom had to endure through his 3-year battle changed our hearts, minds, and bodies forever. Although there were some resources available, I noticed that a nuanced type of care was needed to match each person in my family’s needs.

Since then, I’ve been learning how to show up for myself and others with empathy, consistency, and care. I want to help build a world where girls like me feel seen, supported, and understood, especially in communities where mental health is still hard to talk about.

This trip means more to me than academics; it’s a part of my foundation in psychology and will help shape the kind of provider I want to become as technology, society, and human responses are quickly changing.

What I’m Excited to Learn

Financial and Social Responsibility

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Your Impact

Every donation, big or small, brings me one step closer to this transformative experience.

Even if you can’t donate, sharing this campaign with your network would mean the world to me.

Your support isn’t just helping me travel; it’s an investment in a future psychologist committed to giving back.

Thank you for believing in my journey!