Help Zoe Study Abroad in Russia

My name is Zoe Zamora. I am a Junior at the University of Kentucky, majoring in Russian studies and minoring in history and vocal performance. I started studying Russian last fall and loved it so much that it's now my major. I grew up in a Russian church, so this major is sort of like coming home for me. I really love the language and culture of Russia and want to learn all I can about it.

This fall, I started applying for study abroad programs that would help me improve my Russian. I was accepted into the American Councils Advanced Language and Area Studies Program in Vladimir, Russia for the Spring 2017 term. This is a prestigious program that has been sending students to Russia for almost 40 years. You can learn more about the program here. As a student in Vladimir, I will be studying Russian and Russian culture everyday by participating in classes, cultural excursions, and a homestay. I believe this program gives me an opportunity like no other to immerse myself in the language and culture of Russia and to begin to master my Russian.

Because this is such a prestigious program, the costs are high. All costs for the program come to about $25,000. I have secured funds through my university scholarships, additional program scholarships, and outside funds which cover over 80% of the costs, but I am still about $5,000 short. If you can help me raise some of this money, I would be very grateful. All funds raised through this GoFundMe will be used to pay program costs. 

Even if you cannot donate, I encourage you to follow my travel blog at: zoeelizabethz.blogspot.com . I will be sharing stories and pictures from my time abroad there. Please keep me in your prayers during my preparations and time abroad. Thank you for your support!!