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Funding my education!

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I am a World Languages major, also taking paralegal classes. My short term goal is to work in immigration helping people become citizens, and as an interpreter. I already do some volunteerwork in these fields. My long term goal is to open up a non-profit that teaches kids how to grow their own food and manage stress in order to keep themselves healthy and combat the negative health outcomes that result from the hierarchies ingrained in our society.
My mom is a recovering meth addict and my dad passed away when I was six, so I have been relying solely on financial aid and paying out of pocket for my education. Right now I am trying to raise money to study abroad in Cuba for summer 2018. I am applying for many scholarships, babysitting, working for rover and postmates as well as my two regular jobs, and offering $5 foot massages in my community to raise money. It was suggested that I start a gofundme as well.
I will be taking a class covering Health, Food Systems, and the Environment. This program will provide an immersive, global learning environment for studying topics related to food supply, agriculture, the environment, and health in Cuba, looking at the differences in food supplies and systems and how they impact nutrition. We will be collaborating with local students researching Health and Diet in Cuba. 
The class will cost $4,038 plus tuition, does not include round trip airfare and excludes some meals. 
Studying in Cuba will help me gain more knowledge about public health topics that I am very passionate about. Ultimately this will not just help me further my education and graduate but also contribute to my long term goal of opening my non-profit. 
 If everyone I know gave $5 or even $1 I think I could gather a decent chunk of the trips cost. I cannot say enough how thankful I am for any and all contributions!

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emory neer
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Portland, OR

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