Alyssa's Study Abroad in China!
My Travel Story
For those of you who don't know me (that well or at all), hi! I'm Alyssa. I'm an honors student at University of Colorado Boulder, and I'm fundraising to go on a Global Seminar trip to China in May! I will be visiting Beijing, Xi'an, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, for a total of about three weeks.
I'm a non-traditional student. I'm twenty five as of January 27th and I've been in school about six years, working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Communication. I will be walking in a graduation ceremony in May, and will receive my degree in August. I work full time as well as going to school full time, and I'm currently writing an honors thesis, which I will defend in April.
China has always been a dream of mine. I love to travel, I've been to both Brazil and Thailand when I was in high school but my heart has always wanted to see China. When I heard about this trip, I decided to jump on it. It will be my last opportunity to travel abroad before I graduate and start my career.
This trip will help me grow in so many ways. I'm excited to learn more about Chinese culture and tradition. I'm excited for the experience of travel, and I want to use this trip to become more well rounded and more sensitive to people of other cultures and backgrounds. I love people, I love learning about them and making friends. I'm so grateful I get to go and learn with other students and meet new people and expand my horizons! I will see the Great Wall, the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Forbidden City, and many more awesome sites. I'll also be working hard in classes and writing an extensive research paper on Chinese culture and gender norms/roles.
I need to raise money to help with trip expenses. I am saving money like a greedy squirrel saves acorns, but I'm hoping that my community will be able to help me out as well. Anything that you can donate would be so incredible, I don't care if it's $10, that's more than I had before.
Thank you so much and I love you all!! China, here I come!!
Updates
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Updated List
I have edited the cost calculator to reflect what I've already bought! Everything that's on there are things I still need to pay for. Thank you to all of you who have donated! -
New Update
https://alyssastravel.wordpress.com/2018/02/20/just-a-short-update/
My trip has been officially confirmed with my University and the host University as well! I will be buying plane tickets within the week :)
More Travel Information
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Campaign Ended
$ 1,235 USD
Total Donation Received-
47%
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$ 2,583 USD
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Cost Calculator
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Airfare/ International Flights
$ 600
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Books/ Text and Study Materials
$ 350
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Immunization/ Vaccine
$ 100
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Passport/ Visa/ Residence Permit
$ 210
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Medical/ Travel/ Accident Insurance
$ 200
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Local Travel Expenses
$ 1,000
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FundMyTravel Site Fee
$ 123
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Funders
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Nanna Pat Funded $ 200 USD
Apr 28, 2018 -
Tori Thompson Funded $ 200 USD
Apr 19, 2018 -
Sam Funded $ 10 USD
Mar 16, 2018 -
Suzanne Funded $ 75 USD
Mar 16, 2018 -
Matt I Funded $ 25 USD
Mar 14, 2018 -
Anonymous Funded $ 25 USD
Mar 14, 2018 -
Janelle Funded $ 25 USD
Mar 14, 2018 -
Nanna Pat Funded $ 200 USD
Mar 13, 2018 -
Anonymous Funded $ 30 USD
Feb 09, 2018 -
Maggi Funded $ 75 USD
Feb 07, 2018 -
Jonathan Vander Funded $ 50 USD
Jan 30, 2018 -
brandon j boynton Funded $ 50 USD
Jan 29, 2018 -
Anonymous Funded $ 200 USD
Jan 27, 2018 -
Eric Funded $ 50 USD
Jan 27, 2018 -
carie stookey Funded $ 20 USD
Jan 27, 2018
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