Support Simone’s Study Abroad in Spain

Hola! My name is Simone Cross and I am a junior at Romeo High School. I take advanced placement classes such as, AP Lang, AP Government, and I take honors algebra 2. I'm currently taking Spanish 4 and plan on taking AP Spanish next year. I currently have a 3.96 GPA. I participate in several activities like the National Honors Society, Delta Gems, Jack and Jill of America, Atlantic Impact, and I serve as an Ambassador for my school. I enjoy skiing during the winter and I work part time as a hostess during the week.

I am the youngest in my family and have two older sisters who are currently in college. I value spending quality time with both my family and friends, and appreciate meaningful connections. People often describe me as hardworking, compassionate, and helpful. I uphold integrity in everything I do and remain true to my values. I also enjoy trying new things and embracing new ideas, as I believe growth comes from being open-minded and stepping outside of my comfort zone.

Upon graduation, I plan on going to college for International Business and I realized learning an additional language would be beneficial when interacting with others. I enjoy learning Spanish and about the culture, so I decided that I would continue learning the language throughout highschool and college.

I am excited that I have recently been accepted into the CIEE high school study abroad program in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Immersion is a great opportunity to be involved in not only the language, but also the culture. This is a 4 week summer intensive language program that includes local homestays, in class lessons, and educational excursions. Going to Spain is an opportunity of a lifetime and I do not know when and if I will have it again.

The cost of the program includes 4 weeks of lodging, meals, language classes, transportation to and in the country, and daily educational field trips. The total cost is 7000 USD, and in addition, the airfare will cost 2000 USD. I have already used my own funds and scholarship money to pay 2700 USD.

I hope that you might be willing to support my study abroad experience in some way. I would be grateful for any donation as every little bit helps. This will be a learning experience I will never forget as I know the most important things in life come from experiences - the lessons I will learn, people I meet, and places discovered. For me this experience will be one of the most memorable and I will be forever grateful for any donations that will help me become more knowledgeable and prepared for the business world. Your support would not only help make this dream a reality, but also invest in my future.

Thank you very much. (Muchas gracias)

– Simone Cross