Help Me Attend The Summer Programs at LSE and DiiVe!

Hi friends,

My name is Ursula, and I’m a rising senior at Bennington College, where I study Public Action and Dance. My work focuses on the intersection of the arts and community well-being, particularly in building sustainable support systems that serve people.

This past year, I’ve been on a transformative gap year in Peru, immersing myself in the arts: I directed a play earlier this year, joined a dance ensemble, and deepened my dance training. While my focus has been primarily on the arts, my passion for global development and social systems has remained close to my heart.

On that note, I am happy to share I've been accepted into two fantastic summer programs:

These programs are exceptional opportunities for my personal and professional growth, offering the chance to further my experience and mission of creating strategies that support communities from diverse perspectives. However, attending them comes with significant costs:

LSE Tuition (partially covered): £3,100 (~$3,850 USD)

Living and Visa Costs (for both programs): $2,300 USD

After a year of self-funded growth in Peru, I’m reaching out to my community to raise $6,000 USD to cover the remaining program fees, flights, and living expenses. My immediate priority is the LSE program, as its $3,850 fee is due by the end of January.

Any contribution—no matter the size or the form—would mean the world to me. Thank you for taking the time to read this note and thank you for believing in me and for any help you can offer!

With gratitude,

Ursula.

PS: If it is easier to donate through any other medium my Venmo and Cash App are @ulablush.