My Blue Stamp Engineering Tuition

Up until now, I never really knew what I wanted to do with my life. I've always asked myself "What am I going to make of myself?" I knew for a fact that I wanted to either go into the medical profession or do something with computers.  It was just a matter of deciding which of the two I would pursue. So rather than flipping a coin, I set out to see if I trully did love health sciences or computer sciences.  Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) at Green Valley Ranch provided the platform for a select group of juniors to participate in the STaRS program, a trimester-long health science internship at Anschutz Medical Campus.  I was fortunate to have the opportunity in assisting Dr. Randall Cohrs and his crew in their research to optimize the CHiP technique for Varicella Zoster Virus. I was on the path to explore my love of the health sciences!  This was such an amazing experience that I requested to extend my internship into the summer.  Just when I thought health sciences was my cup of tea, DSST arranged college visits for all juniors. I saw this as a great opportunity to take a small peek into the world of engineering.  Out of the handful of schools I could have visited, the Colorado School of Mines was the chosen one!

I fell in love.

From the moment I took my first step onto the glorious campus, I knew that I wanted to continue my academic career at the Colorado School of Mines.  As if by fate, DSST invited Lauren Cooper, an executive of the Blue Stamp Engineering program based in Denver,  to share a once in a life time opportunity  with all DSST upper classmen-- to work as an engineer's apprentice for 6 weeks! Coincidentally, this program is also being carried out at Colorado School of Mines!  The stars have aligned!

But here's the catch. The program is not cheap-- $3200 for a 6-week engineering apprenticeship.  I have been awarded $1200 in scholarship funds, however I am responsible for the remaining amount of $2000.  I come to you, family and friends, to help raise a portion of the tuition in hopes that you may help me secure, explore and pursue my future endeavors as an engineer.   Any amount would be greatly appreciated!

Still on the fence about donating? Here's why you should donate:
- You help me pursue my dream career
- You help give me that little push so I can initiate my learning at Colorado School of Mines
- You can sleep soundly knowing that you just helped guarantee me a future
- If you do donate, I will send you an electronic photo of me holding James Tiberius Kirk in my arms

For those who donate, I owe you my future, a photo, and my greatest thank you.