Help Layla Silva Explore Global Healthcare

Please Help Me Achieve My Dream of Studying Abroad!

Hello! My name is Layla Silva, and I am a freshman at Portland Community College, majoring in Nursing. From a very young age, growing up in San Francisco, I've been fascinated by the many travel shows I spent countless hours as a child watching. The vibrant cultures, diverse faces, and the many unique stories that come from every part of this beautiful world has always captivated me. Shows like Amazing Race and House Hunters International and people like Josh Gates, expedition extraordinaire, ignited a flame within me—an unyielding desire to explore the world beyond my neighborhood and learn directly from the global stage. Today, I am reaching out to ask for your help to turn my lifelong dream into reality by supporting my study abroad trip to The Netherlands.

Why The Netherlands?

The Netherlands represents a unique blend of modernity and progression, which aligns perfectly with my academic interests and career goals. By studying there, I aim to delve into European geopolitics and health care nuances that are pivotal in today's interconnected medical field. This program at Portland Community College partnered with Utrecht University offers an immersive experience that is crucial for a deeper understanding of the Dutch model of human sexuality along with the best sexual health practices and outcomes those in the medical field are encouraged to know and pass on.

What Your Support Means

The cost I am asking assistance for includes tuition and program fee. The total amount I need to raise is $4,500. These funds will cover:

Tuition: $1,200

8 credits (in-state residency)

Program Fee: $3,300

Housing during the program

Select meals

Co-curricular/cultural activities

Airport pickup/drop-off

Program transportation and entry fees

On-site orientation

International health insurance

24/7 emergency support

Your support will help cover these costs and ensure that I have the resources needed to succeed in this endeavor. Every donation, no matter how small, brings me one step closer to living the dream I've held since I was a little girl, daydreaming about unexplored lands, foreign people I've yet to meet, ethnic foods I've yet to try and beautiful places I've yet to see.

My Commitment to Giving Back

This journey is not just for my personal and academic growth. I am committed to giving back to my community by sharing the knowledge and experiences I gain. Upon my return, once admitted into my nursing program, I plan to share the newest ideologies and practices from overseas; by sharing safe and trustworthy health practices to others I hope to inspire other students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, to pursue their dreams and understand the world beyond borders.

Join My Journey

By supporting my GoFundMe campaign, you are not just helping me study abroad; you are investing in the future of a young woman of color dedicated to making a significant impact in the world of health care.

Please consider donating to my campaign and sharing it with your community. Every share expands the reach and enhances the ability to meet my goal. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. It means the world to me! I have nothing but the upmost appreciation for any contribution made.

With all my gratitude,

Layla Silva