Please Help Me Graduate University. I Can't Do It Alone

Hi, my name is Tashauna, and I am a 25-year-old student studying Psychology and Biology in Canada. I am in need of your help. But why? Let me share a bit of my story.

In 2021, I left home and came to Canada with a dream: to pursue my education and build a better future for not only myself, but for the people who look up to me (my mother and younger sister). I didn't have savings or family abroad, but what I did have was determination and a heart filled with faith and hope.

Since then, I have poured myself into my schoolwork and extracurriculars and have been blessed to thrive academically. I have maintained a 3.9 GPA, made the Dean's List multiple times, and even founded my first business, College Life Academy, a social media platform where I help students learn what schools don't teach - how to study and learn effectively. What started as me sharing tips from my room has grown into a global community of over 270,000 students, and I am so proud of what we’ve built together.

But behind the scenes, I’ve struggled. At one point, I was working 5 part-time jobs while taking 5 full-time courses. I have skipped meals and felt the pressure of trying to be “the strong one” when deep down I didn’t know how I was going to make it.

And now, I’m at a breaking point.

I have always believed that with hard work, anything is possible. But right now, I am facing a financial wall that I just can’t climb on my own. I have a tuition balance of over $26,000 CAD and unless it’s paid, I won’t be able to register for my final year of university.

After everything I’ve poured into this journey… I’m heartbroken at the thought of not being able to finish what I started. I don’t have a big support system. There are no uncles or aunts, or grandparents I can call. And as much as my mom wishes she could help, she simply can’t.

And now… I’m so close. Just one year left. One year until I hold the degree that I’ve worked so hard for. One year until I walk across that stage, not just for me, but for every young girl who’s ever felt like their circumstances define their worth.

If you’ve made it this far, thank you. I know times are hard for everyone, and asking for help is not something I take lightly. If you're able to donate, no matter how small, please know that it would mean the world to me. And if you can’t give, just sharing this with someone who can would make a big difference.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading my story. Thank you for seeing me!