Help Victoria Study in London!

Victoria Stack Start Date: Jul 5, 2014 - End Date: Oct 9, 2014
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Professional Development
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • London, England

My Travel Story

by: Victoria Stack Start Date: Jul 5, 2014 - End Date: Oct 9, 2014
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Professional Development
  • Leadership/Training Program
To My Lovely Readers,

Hello! My name is Victoria Stack and I want to thank you for visiting my campaign page. I am very excited to announce that I have recently been afforded the opportunity to study abroad in England, at one of the six colleges which are a part of the University of the Arts London. During my time abroad I will be studying Sound Art and Design at the London College of Communication for two consecutive program terms (semesters) and while I am there I will be living in accommodations offered by the university.

The decision to study abroad is a very important decision and not one which I have taken lightly. Studying abroad is a time of new and exciting experiences, as well as one of exploration of diverse and innovative ideas. I have reached a point in my life where I wish to see beyond the walls of my own everyday lifestyle and way of thinking in order to grow as a person. This is my first opportunity to not only study abroad, but travel outside the United States. I cannot even begin to explain how excited I am for this opportunity. I hope to not only further my education in my field of study during this time, but also to immerse myself within a new culture and gain new life experiences along the way.

Within my field of study, I hope to achieve a greater understanding of my own creative habits in order to better utilize my skills in a variety of different environments. In addition, I hope to develop both personal and professional skills beyond my specific field of study by gaining extensive knowledge of different creative fields in the communication industry. While abroad I also hope to be able to forge valuable new acquaintances and professional connections who I can continue to contact and work with even after my time abroad has come to an end.

While I will be receiving a small amount of financial aid for my studies overseas, I will still be required to pay a substantial amount for my tuition, living accommodations, airfare and basic living expenses. Estimated tuition fees are around 10,200 euros (roughly $13,600), and living accommodations estimated to be about 8,000 euros (roughly $12,000), along with other expenses. As I am still in school, this is not an amount of money that I have on hand which is why I am asking for your assistance.

While I plan to do my best to raise money by working this summer and doing odd jobs for extra cash, I am concerned that three months is not enough time for me to raise this money on my own. I would truly appreciate any donations toward this trip, every dollar helps!

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at vmstack@mtu.edu

Sincerely,
Victoria
  • London, England