Help Me Study Abroad!

Alexa Vermaas Start Date: Oct 16, 2016 - End Date: Apr 15, 2017
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • The Netherlands

My Travel Story

by: Alexa Vermaas Start Date: Oct 16, 2016 - End Date: Apr 15, 2017
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
Hello, I'm Alexa V, and I'm 15 years old.
I have always had a deep deep interest in culture and language. Several years ago, I learned about study abroad. I became instantly fascinated, and I wanted to participate so badly. My mom said no every time a brought it up, and I did a lot. So then I told myself I would do it in college, then she can't tell me know. Later I continued to learn about different languages, and other cultural things, and decided I wanted to teach English abroad as my career.  That's when I knew study abroad would be more important than ever.  I started begging my mom to let me go. Finaly, she said if I can raise the money, I can go! 
This trip has been a dream of mine since I was 12 years old. It is important to me because of my deep interest in foreign affairs, and because of my future career plans. I want to teach abroad in the Netherlands because of my Dutch heritage. So a cultural exchange would be extremely beneficial, and would look amazing on college and job applications.
I am currently trying to learn German, Dutch, and Japanese. I plan on teaching in the Netherlands, and then in Japan. 

I really need your guys' help though. I need to make $14,000 on my own by hopefully next fall. I already have $3,500, and I'm working to earn more, but I can't do it on my own! Please donate today and help me follow my dreams and reach my goals!
  • The Netherlands