Irish Magic and Literature

Hello friends. My name is Travis Bowman. I'm a writer and performer. I am also currently a student in an MFA program that requires me to attend a session in Ireland this summer. Due to a lack of information from my program, I was unaware that the funding for this trip would need to come from the student loans for my fall and spring semesters, loans which have already been spent for tuition, food, shelter, you know, life. 

So I find myself in a bit of a pinch. This summer abroad is required for my degree, and I am at a loss as to how to pay for it. They are asking for the bulk of the payment by April 11th, 2016. In addition to being a requirement, I've always dreamed of going to Ireland. I intend to use this trip to research Irish folklore and fairy tales for a future book about traveling the country in the old bardic ways. If you know me, you know how hard I've worked to get to this point in my education and you know how much this means to me. You probably also know how hard it is for me to ask for help. But that is what I'm doing. I would be eternally grateful for your assistance in making this dream a reality. Thank you for your help, your time, and your friendship. Peace be with you.