Help a Psychology Student Study Abroad
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Hi, I’m Alanna, a proud psychology student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
This Fall, I’m participating in the school’s study abroad program and I’ll travel to South Korea for a full year!
I’m grateful to be the first in my family to study abroad. This opportunity is one that my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother didn’t have.
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!
️ My First Critical Deadline:
⏰ Reach the $3200 mark by July 1 to secure housing and health insurance.
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About Me
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 everyone feels 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
How the Funds Will Be Used During My 1-Year Study Abroad Stay:
Total: $15,000
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️ Critical Deadlines
⏰ Raise $3200 by July 1 — Deadline to secure housing and health insurance
⏰ Raise remaining funds by August 1 — Tuition due and final preparations for departure
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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!
This Fall, I’m participating in the school’s study abroad program and I’ll travel to South Korea for a full year!
I’m grateful to be the first in my family to study abroad. This opportunity is one that my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother didn’t have.
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!
️ My First Critical Deadline:
⏰ Reach the $3200 mark by July 1 to secure housing and health insurance.
——
About Me
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 everyone feels 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
- How the struggles in mental healthcare are the same/different across cultures and geographic locations
- How different cultures approach mental health care and stigma
- How solutions are being innovatively developed and implemented in schools and clinics
- Strategies for empowering underserved people through culturally aware mental health support
Financial and Social Responsibility
- I’ve saved $2,000 to cover my visa fees and plane ticket. I need your help to cover the remaining expenses: tuition, housing, transportation, health insurance, meals, and school supplies.
- I’m also applying for university grants to help offset costs, but every donation here makes a direct impact.
- I’ve taken Korean language courses for the past 2 years so I can try to respectfully engage in Korean culture and dialogue.
How the Funds Will Be Used During My 1-Year Study Abroad Stay:
- Program Tuition: $8,200
- Housing and Meals: $5,000 (Campus meal plans aren’t available to international students)
- Books/supplies, and Activities: $1,000
- Emergency Funds: $800
Total: $15,000
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️ Critical Deadlines
⏰ Raise $3200 by July 1 — Deadline to secure housing and health insurance
⏰ Raise remaining funds by August 1 — Tuition due and final preparations for departure
⸻
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!
Organizer
Alanna T
Organizer
Greensboro, NC