Help Me Study Abroad in Auckland, New Zealand

Hi everyone, my name is Lauren, and I’m raising funds to support my study abroad trip to Auckland, New Zealand in Summer 2026. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me, and I would be truly grateful for your support.

I am a senior at Indiana University, majoring in Counseling and Student Services with minors in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Everything I’m studying is centered on helping people, and this opportunity fits perfectly with the career I’m working toward.

I’ll be the first student in my CASS program to study abroad, which makes this journey even more meaningful. While in New Zealand, I’ll be working with students and strengthening my skills in Social Emotional Learning, something that will directly shape the kind of Marriage and Family Therapist I hope to become. Bringing these experiences back to my community, and to the families I hope to serve, is extremely important to me.

I’m hoping to raise $2,500 to help cover:

* Travel and flight costs

* Visa and insurance fees

* Program expenses

* Basic spending needs while abroad

This trip is more than just traveling; it’s a major step in my academic and professional growth. I’m doing everything I can to prepare, but the financial cost is still a challenge. Any support, whether it’s donating or sharing this page, brings me closer to making this dream possible.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story and for supporting me in any way you can. Your encouragement means more than you know. ❤️