Hi, I’m Chichi, a young aspiring artist with a hope for a future in design. Just a year ago, I started my degree in design, studying at a university in Australia. I’ve always been an artist at heart, and the day I got my acceptance letter and the opportunity to go study in Australia, I was and still am extremely grateful. My dream of living abroad and pursuing this path had come true.

But life has a way of turning the tables on you. In the midst of finishing my first year in my Bachelor of Design in UX/UI when a financial crisis hit. I found myself in a position no student ever wants to be in.

I first started this GoFundMe, to raise money to clear a debt with my university that was preventing me from accessing my enrollment. I am so grateful to share that the school has since lifted that debt, meaning I am no longer in that position. That alone felt like a huge weight off my shoulders, and I am so thankful to everyone who supported me in getting to that point, through donations and moral support.

But my journey isn't over yet, as I am raising the last few funds to continue my studies and return to my degree. I still need help reaching my goal, and that is why I am still here asking for your support.

I cannot express my gratitude enough, to the incredible generosity of so many kind people, I have already raised half of what I need — and I am beyond grateful for every single contribution. But I still have the other half to go, and that's where I need your help.

Creating and designing is not just something I study , it's who I am. It's the way I see the world, solve problems, and express myself. The thought of not being able to continue on that path is something I find truly hard to imagine, which is why I am so passionate about finding a way back.

To those who’ve donated, please know that I am so deeply thankful for you. Your support has carried me further than I could have on my own. And if you're considering giving, even the smallest contribution makes a difference.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in a young dreamer.