Help international student affected by Covid-19
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Hello, my name is Adesina Tony Dada. I’m an international student from Nigeria and an alumni of the University of South Alabama. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2019, I’m currently enrolled in the master’s program here at South. Due to the effects of covid-19 I have lost funding to finish my program. IF I’M UNABLE TO PAY MY TUITION OR COVER 30% by AUGUST 21, MY STUDENT VISA WILL EXPIRE AND I COULD BE FORCEFULLY REMOVED FROM THE COUNTRY .
I would be sent back to Nigeria where it is unsafe and life threatening, even worse I’d be sent back to a country I no longer call home because I have no family there. I desperately want to stay in this country because there is hope here for me. America is the land of opportunity, ever since I came here at the age of 16 to attend college, I’ve only been more inspired to give back to this great country that provided an opportunity for a young student to succeed in the engineering world.
Thank you for your time.*
Hello, all! For a little backstory about my situation, I came to Mobile, Alabama at the age of sixteen (16) to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Alabama. It has been a costly expenditure that has, at times, required me to take loans. When I graduated in May of 2019, I was accepted into the Master’s program and I was given Graduate Assistant-ship for the 2019/2020 academic year. Its renewal was dependent on me meeting the stipulated requirements. I am currently in good standing and have met all requirements, but unfortunately I was informed by my College that there were no funds available to offer me Graduate Assistant-ship renewal. I received this notice two weeks before the new academic year was to start. This situation has been a massive burden on me as I already gave up my living stipend, I would usually receive from the school, for the spring semester in order to cover parts of my remaining balance from my Undergraduate degree. I am appealing to everyone with the means to give as I know these times are hard, not just on me. Also, the reason I am asking for money as opposed to working is because international student policy restricts me from working outside the college. No donation is too small and I greatly appreciate all who have taken the time to read and share!
Hello, my name is Adesina Tony Dada. I’m an international student from Nigeria and an alumni of the University of South Alabama. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2019, I’m currently enrolled in the master’s program here at South. Due to the effects of covid-19 I have lost funding to finish my program. IF I’M UNABLE TO PAY MY TUITION OR COVER 30% by AUGUST 21, MY STUDENT VISA WILL EXPIRE AND I COULD BE FORCEFULLY REMOVED FROM THE COUNTRY .
I would be sent back to Nigeria where it is unsafe and life threatening, even worse I’d be sent back to a country I no longer call home because I have no family there. I desperately want to stay in this country because there is hope here for me. America is the land of opportunity, ever since I came here at the age of 16 to attend college, I’ve only been more inspired to give back to this great country that provided an opportunity for a young student to succeed in the engineering world.
Thank you for your time.*
Hello, all! For a little backstory about my situation, I came to Mobile, Alabama at the age of sixteen (16) to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Alabama. It has been a costly expenditure that has, at times, required me to take loans. When I graduated in May of 2019, I was accepted into the Master’s program and I was given Graduate Assistant-ship for the 2019/2020 academic year. Its renewal was dependent on me meeting the stipulated requirements. I am currently in good standing and have met all requirements, but unfortunately I was informed by my College that there were no funds available to offer me Graduate Assistant-ship renewal. I received this notice two weeks before the new academic year was to start. This situation has been a massive burden on me as I already gave up my living stipend, I would usually receive from the school, for the spring semester in order to cover parts of my remaining balance from my Undergraduate degree. I am appealing to everyone with the means to give as I know these times are hard, not just on me. Also, the reason I am asking for money as opposed to working is because international student policy restricts me from working outside the college. No donation is too small and I greatly appreciate all who have taken the time to read and share!
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Adesina Tony Dada
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Mobile, AL