Ivy's Artistic Adventure: Abroad In Prague!
My Travel Story
I am a high school freshman at an art school in northern California. I have an incredible opportunity to attend the Art & Design Institut (a fine arts college) in Prague in three months!!
Studying abroad didn't seem possible for many reasons (one being my health condition). To be honest, I didn't expect I'd get in this year but I applied anyway for experience with the application process - then I received the surprise of my life!
This Creative Arts program will teach different art mediums. I'll get extra experience with the subjects I study at school (digital art & animation; photography) and I'll learn new forms of art I haven't tried before (like printmaking). I'm excited to experience all of it and return home full of new creative inspiration to start my sophmore year at MSA!
I have most of the fees for my tuition, room & board, and meals covered. I have only FIVE WEEKS to earn and/or raise the rest of the $ needed! My travel costs are higher than other students because of my T1D (for instance we want to make sure I have extra travel insurance and a flight chaperone for part of the trip, plus I'll need specific things like temperature-controlled storage for my insulin).
Once I pay for my flight then I will be official! At that point I will begin to save toward the extras that will help me get the MOST out of this opportunity. For example, I have to bring my own technology. I already have an ipad I use for drawing, but the screen is cracked so I'd love to get that fixed. Or better yet, an upgrade to a Macbook Pro that is able to run the animation software I'll use at ADI and my Digital Art II homework next school year.
My family and I have planned some fun ways for me to raise money -- from a raffle with students to a lemonade stand and bake sale with my brothers. I'm even looking to collaborate with a local restaurant for a fundraising night.
I'm also earning money on my own too. I'm working the concessions booth during Little League season and I'll be getting my CPR certification so I can start babysitting.
Please subscribe or check back often for updates. I'm excited to share this experience with you and I appreciate any and all support!
Love,
Ivy
Updates
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A Huge Thank You! (+ Answers To Some Questions I've Gotten)
Wow!! I am so grateful to those who have donated already! I keep worrying I won't be able to buy my plane ticket by the deadline in five weeks, but reaching $1000 on my first day makes me think it's really possible. THANK YOU!
Here are some answers to the questions I've gotten so far:
- Yes! Your donation can be an early birthday present. I am not making a birthday wishlist this year because all I really want is to be able to go on this trip and your support in making it happen is more than enough :)
- Yes! I can receive donations in other ways. I have Apple Pay and CashApp and my parents have Venmo and Paypal.
- Yes! You can donate airline and hotel points instead of money. The group flight is on United Airlines and my MileagePlus # is: FYX20309
There's also a Hilton Honors number I can give you if needed.
-- Ivy
(picture is of me super surprised and feeling loved when I saw the first donations coming!)
More Travel Information
Adventure Registry
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Alaska Airline points
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Marriott points
40,000 -
Universal travel adapter
$ 20 -
Spending Money
$ 100NY and PD- Granted
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Incidentals
$ 50Me with money earned working- Granted
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International Phone Plan - 1mo
$ 100GS and GC- Granted
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Apple EarPods (wired)
20 -
iPad Screen Repair or Upgrade
380 -
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Donate
$ 2,250 USD
Total Donation Received-
77%
Funded -
$ 2,916 USD
Goal Amount -
44
Days Left
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Cost Calculator
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Airfare/ International Flights
$ 1,683
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Passport/ Visa/ Residence Permit
$ 349
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Medical/ Travel/ Accident Insurance
$ 184
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Luggage and Medical Travel Equipment
$ 125
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Special Courses/ Language Programs
$ 89
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FundMyTravel Fee (5%) + Stripe CC Fee (3%)
$ 216
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Accommodation
$ 270
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Donor Rewards
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30 USD
A postcard with handwritten note mailed from me during my trip!
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60 USD
Receive a personal video message from me while I'm on my trip, and I'll also bring you a souvenir!
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120 USD
Receive an original one-of-a-kind piece of art that I create in the program + a video message from me while there!
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250 USD
1 original piece of art I make there, +1 card I draw just for you,+1 souvenir, +1 video mssg or phone call, +1 surprise!
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In Partnership with:
Council on International Educational Exchange
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Funders
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Carol Irvin and Guy Faulknor Funded $ 100 USD
May 09, 2022 -
Karl Berquist Funded $ 100 USD
Apr 09, 2022 -
Khristina Funded $ 200 USD
Apr 02, 2022 -
Joan Berquist Funded $ 800 USD
Mar 24, 2022 -
Bruce Lang Funded $ 250 USD
Mar 22, 2022 -
Auntie Kelly Funded $ 250 USD
Mar 22, 2022 -
Ann F Larkin Funded $ 100 USD
Mar 22, 2022 -
Mary Zito Funded $ 200 USD
Mar 22, 2022 -
Christina Flach Funded $ 250 USD
Mar 21, 2022
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