Spending a Spectacular Semester at Sea

Maria Fonte Start Date: Aug 5, 2016 - End Date: Aug 4, 2017
  • Honolulu, HI, Australia
  • Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
  • Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
  • Shanghai, China
  • Hong Kong
  • Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
  • Cambodia
  • Burma
  • Cochin, Kerala, British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Chendamangalam, Kerala, British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana
  • Takoradi, Western, Ghana
  • Casablanca, Grand Casablanca, Morocco
  • Hamburg, Germany

My Travel Story

by: Maria Fonte Start Date: Aug 5, 2016 - End Date: Aug 4, 2017
Hello! My full name is Maria Theresa Kiara Fonte. I am studying the sciences at Mira Costa, working at The YMCA, and interning with The San Elijo Conservancy for Water Control. I have a passion for travel and learning, and the best next step for me would be to take an educational semester aboard a ship as we circumnavigate the globe and immerse ourselves in different cultures. I am struggling to pay the entire amount, even with all the applications for scholarships- Here is a brief overview of how much I need to raise to cover my expenses: Tuition, Room & Board $23,950 Airfare, Visas & Immunizations $3,000 Textbooks $500 Personal Travel Expenses $3,000 Fuel Supplement Charge $1,000 ______________________________________________ Total: $31,450 Now, you may be wondering why I'm willing to spend so much money on roughly 14 weeks of my life. The answer is seemingly simple at the surface level, but when taken a closer look at, will divulge a deeper truth rooted within our humanity. We strive to flourish, thrive, prosper. There’s a piece deep within each of us that draws us to explore; our inner child cries out at the thought of adventure. And when those adventures are paired with opportunities for higher education, the value of the experience grows tenfold in the same way travel swells the heart. Travel and Education cause the mind, body, and soul to develop in unison and balance more fully. Why I’m willing to spend so much money on roughly 14 weeks of my life is because it charges every cell in my body, excites me, pumps life into every dark crevice of my brain. This idea consumes and inspires me at the same time. The shot at an occasion as such is remarkable and I am truly privileged enough to even be able to consider this amazing opportunity. With each donation, I draw closer to my goal. I am determined to make this happen and hope you can help me out. Even if the total is not met, do not think your donation goes unappreciated! I know that it takes baby steps to manifest a dream, and with your help I really do believe this can become a reality.
  • Honolulu, HI, Australia
  • Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
  • Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
  • Shanghai, China
  • Hong Kong
  • Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
  • Cambodia
  • Burma
  • Cochin, Kerala, British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Chendamangalam, Kerala, British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana
  • Takoradi, Western, Ghana
  • Casablanca, Grand Casablanca, Morocco
  • Hamburg, Germany