Hallo, Hallo!
Right now I should be doing my math homework, but that can wait a little while.
A lot of things have been happening in the past few days. First, I recieved my invoice. What that is, is a notice that lets you know how much you have paid, what scholarships you have recieved, and what you have left to pay.
I noticed I had this unknown scholarship that I got. So I asked the NJ coordinator and she told me it must have been something AFS ran across. It specifically helps those who want to study abroad to Germany, Switzerland, Austria and I think somewhere else but I'm not sure.
Next, I got accepted to AFS- Germany! Soon (I hope) I will be placed. In other words, I will get a host family and will be told to what part of Germany I will be going to. The only thing I'm a little worried about is that I'm a vegetarian and I was told that because of that, placement might be a little more difficult.
On another good note, Gello and I were awarded another scholarship called Faces(I think)!
But I was also told that because I was part of CB, I would be awarded $2500. But remember from one of my last posts that I said they gave me $500? Yeah well, I told the NJ coordinator and she told me to wait until I got my next invoice to be sure what is exactly is going on.
So much is happening!!
Also, if you want to help sponsor my trip to Germany contribute now! AFS's offer to double up on any contributions ends at the end of this month! Of course, after that you can still help out, the widget is active until August.
I feel like Ronnie Radke asking, "Darling, what is going on?"
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
The Mysterious New Gadget!
Hello again!
As you might have noticed my blog looks quite different from the last time you saw it. I made a few changes with the font and color (since it was all black) and now it looks more uhh... it looks different. Anyway, those weren't the only changes made. I also added a mysterious new gadget (hence the title)! Actually, the gadget isn't so mysterious. What it does is that it allows you, my fellow readers, to contribute to my fund raising! Any amount you contribute will be matched by AFS. That is to say, if you contribute $50, so will AFS. Making a total of $100 for yours truly. Hooray for the mysterious new gadget! Also please be aware that any contributions will not go to me, they will be sent to AFS and they will make deductions from my tuition. Another thing you might want to know is that Gello is doing the same thing also, at the end of the post I will give you a link to his blog! And now, to stop my over usage of the exclamation point, here is a little something for you to read. Any contributions made will be greatly appreciated!
Dear Sponsor,
I am Florence Moonsawmy and I would like to go study abroad in Germany. Weather from a musical perspective of Beethoven, Bach or current day Tokio Hotel, to it's ingenious inventions such as the car, or even its infamous history, Germany was always a country that managed to catch my attention. My curiosity and admiration for the country was something that was constantly growing at an astoundingly quick pace. When I learned about studying abroad I hardly hesitated to think of traveling to Germany. If I study abroad in Germany, I will be able to open up my mind to a new a country, a new language, and a new culture. I aspire to become fluent in more languages for the carrier that I would like to pursue, International Relations. To study abroad in Germany would be a great head start for my future.
In return from studying abroad I would give back by becoming an AFS volunteer.
As I've heard from former AFSers, the experience is one they cherish greatly. I know, that being able to go to Germany will have a immense impact on me, and will inevitably change me. If I were in Germany, I would not have family near by. I would grow independent and self reliant. Not only that, but I would be put in new environment with different people from those back home, I would have to develop my communication skills. This experience is one I'd like to bring to others.
Of course, it was not an easy decision to make. I had to consider school and the cost of studying abroad. My mother supported me from the moment I told her and was truly intrigued that I had decided to make such a bold move. My friends were surprised and many of them thought I was capricious for deciding to study abroad, but others were more understanding and supportive. In time they all came to realize that this decision was beneficial to me.
When I finally was sure I would go, I started raise money. This task was a hard one. I began by collecting the money I already had, then moved forward to getting a job, though that did not turn out to my benefit. In the end I received two scholarships and had raised a decent amount of the tuition. Now I just have a little over $3000 to raise. Which ever way things go, I am certain that I will go to Germany. To conclude, I appreciate your helping me with your generous contributions to reach my objective.
Truly Yours,
Florence Moonsawmy
P.S. I won't post lyrics for this one, sorry.
And this is the link to Gello's blog:
http://hello-gello.blogspot.com/
As you might have noticed my blog looks quite different from the last time you saw it. I made a few changes with the font and color (since it was all black) and now it looks more uhh... it looks different. Anyway, those weren't the only changes made. I also added a mysterious new gadget (hence the title)! Actually, the gadget isn't so mysterious. What it does is that it allows you, my fellow readers, to contribute to my fund raising! Any amount you contribute will be matched by AFS. That is to say, if you contribute $50, so will AFS. Making a total of $100 for yours truly. Hooray for the mysterious new gadget! Also please be aware that any contributions will not go to me, they will be sent to AFS and they will make deductions from my tuition. Another thing you might want to know is that Gello is doing the same thing also, at the end of the post I will give you a link to his blog! And now, to stop my over usage of the exclamation point, here is a little something for you to read. Any contributions made will be greatly appreciated!
Dear Sponsor,
I am Florence Moonsawmy and I would like to go study abroad in Germany. Weather from a musical perspective of Beethoven, Bach or current day Tokio Hotel, to it's ingenious inventions such as the car, or even its infamous history, Germany was always a country that managed to catch my attention. My curiosity and admiration for the country was something that was constantly growing at an astoundingly quick pace. When I learned about studying abroad I hardly hesitated to think of traveling to Germany. If I study abroad in Germany, I will be able to open up my mind to a new a country, a new language, and a new culture. I aspire to become fluent in more languages for the carrier that I would like to pursue, International Relations. To study abroad in Germany would be a great head start for my future.
In return from studying abroad I would give back by becoming an AFS volunteer.
As I've heard from former AFSers, the experience is one they cherish greatly. I know, that being able to go to Germany will have a immense impact on me, and will inevitably change me. If I were in Germany, I would not have family near by. I would grow independent and self reliant. Not only that, but I would be put in new environment with different people from those back home, I would have to develop my communication skills. This experience is one I'd like to bring to others.
Of course, it was not an easy decision to make. I had to consider school and the cost of studying abroad. My mother supported me from the moment I told her and was truly intrigued that I had decided to make such a bold move. My friends were surprised and many of them thought I was capricious for deciding to study abroad, but others were more understanding and supportive. In time they all came to realize that this decision was beneficial to me.
When I finally was sure I would go, I started raise money. This task was a hard one. I began by collecting the money I already had, then moved forward to getting a job, though that did not turn out to my benefit. In the end I received two scholarships and had raised a decent amount of the tuition. Now I just have a little over $3000 to raise. Which ever way things go, I am certain that I will go to Germany. To conclude, I appreciate your helping me with your generous contributions to reach my objective.
Truly Yours,
Florence Moonsawmy
P.S. I won't post lyrics for this one, sorry.
And this is the link to Gello's blog:
http://hello-gello.blogspot.com/
Friday, April 8, 2011
CB Scholarship
Well, I didn't get the full scholarship. And no I'm not kidding.
You must know however, that surprisingly I came out of this one strong. I was upset at first but really all I have to do is try a little harder. This is so not the end, this is a just a new beginning. I find myself in the predicament of raising several thousand dollars in then next two months but CB was glad of my participation and awarded me $500 scholarship and gave me easy access to two other partial scholarships. So in the long run, it's just a little stretch.
I warn you. DO NOT feel bad for me, because although things are looking a little dull right now, I know with complete certainty that everything will work out great. I am going to Germany without this scholarship.
"You're scared, you fall. Sometimes it seems impossible, but your hopes and dreams are closer than they seem... If you try and you just believe, you can, you will." -Hayden Panettiere
You must know however, that surprisingly I came out of this one strong. I was upset at first but really all I have to do is try a little harder. This is so not the end, this is a just a new beginning. I find myself in the predicament of raising several thousand dollars in then next two months but CB was glad of my participation and awarded me $500 scholarship and gave me easy access to two other partial scholarships. So in the long run, it's just a little stretch.
I warn you. DO NOT feel bad for me, because although things are looking a little dull right now, I know with complete certainty that everything will work out great. I am going to Germany without this scholarship.
"You're scared, you fall. Sometimes it seems impossible, but your hopes and dreams are closer than they seem... If you try and you just believe, you can, you will." -Hayden Panettiere
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