Get Kaitlin Through Grad School

Hi Everyone!

My name is Kaitlin, and I will be attending Aston University in the fall to study for a MA in International Relations and Global Governance. 

[If you want to learn more about this Graduate Program, click here!]

Despite the fact that this program is relatively affordable considering the costs of college tuition these days, I am still struggling to affor the cost of this program. 

The money that I raise from this campaign will go directly towards my tuition and to cover my rent during the two years I am abroad. 

Ultimately, my goal is to raise the minimum $18,000 to cover the tuition, which I anticipate that I will be required to pay upfront in September 2016. Any additional funds will go towards rent, books, and transportation. 

Even though I have applied for scholarships within my program and from external sources, I am worried that I still will not be able to afford the cost of living abroad. 

Although I intend on working while continuing as a full-time student, my visa will inhibit me from working more than part-time hours during my stay. My plan is to continue applying for financial aid and scholarships through external sources, move home this summer where I will be able to work full-time, and hopefully take out as few loans as possible to cover any remaining costs. 

I would love the opportunity to work as a fellow or researcher, especially during my second year in Bamberg, Germany, but I will not be able to guarantee any such offers until much later into next year. 

At this point, literally anything will help. Even if you are unable to financially contribute, I would love to hear from you, and I will keep all of you updated with my progress along the way.

Each contributor will receive access to blog I will be maintaining during my two years abroad. It will consist of stories, pictures, blurbs about recent projects, and any interesting tid bits that I think you might appreciate about lectures or events I attend along the way.

Thank you again for your support. I cannot begin to tell you how much your contribution will have an impact on my academic and professional career.