HELP ME GET TO GRAD SCHOOL
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I am a first generation college graduate. My family, including my grandmother, mother, older brother, younger brother, and myself, all live in our three bedroom home. Recently, I found out I was accepted into my dream master's program. One thing though, I cannot afford to go.
Like many black Americans, my family was raised in the south and bred on hard work and manual labor to accomplish their goals. I have been a hard worker all my life, but I have also been an intellectual all my life. This program is the first step I am taking to nourish my intellect.
My friends and close acquaintances have all shown their support in me pursuing my dreams and can atone to my cautious rationalization when I decided to take this career route.
However, my family will not support me, can not support me, because it goes against their "hardwork" values. They have told me time and time again, in order for me to succeed, I must provide my own way.
I wish I could do just that, have a job where I could save what I didn't need and provide for myself, solely on my own income. However, that is not my situation.
I do have a job, where I am allotted to work up to 17 hours a week at the NYS minimum wage rate. Since graduating in the Spring I have been able to save $538.00 However I know this will not be enough to move and secure housing for this grad program.
That is why I have decided to start this gofundme campaign. Since I know this may not fulfill my needs, but may help me TREMENDOUSLY, I will try anything.
I am seeking around $7,750.00 USD for the program's expenses. Although, it is a large amount, I ask you to at least send change and cents, because to me, every penny counts. So please, if you are able to spare a dollar, I will be eternally grateful.
Thank you,
Taieja Cook
Like many black Americans, my family was raised in the south and bred on hard work and manual labor to accomplish their goals. I have been a hard worker all my life, but I have also been an intellectual all my life. This program is the first step I am taking to nourish my intellect.
My friends and close acquaintances have all shown their support in me pursuing my dreams and can atone to my cautious rationalization when I decided to take this career route.
However, my family will not support me, can not support me, because it goes against their "hardwork" values. They have told me time and time again, in order for me to succeed, I must provide my own way.
I wish I could do just that, have a job where I could save what I didn't need and provide for myself, solely on my own income. However, that is not my situation.
I do have a job, where I am allotted to work up to 17 hours a week at the NYS minimum wage rate. Since graduating in the Spring I have been able to save $538.00 However I know this will not be enough to move and secure housing for this grad program.
That is why I have decided to start this gofundme campaign. Since I know this may not fulfill my needs, but may help me TREMENDOUSLY, I will try anything.
I am seeking around $7,750.00 USD for the program's expenses. Although, it is a large amount, I ask you to at least send change and cents, because to me, every penny counts. So please, if you are able to spare a dollar, I will be eternally grateful.
Thank you,
Taieja Cook
Organizer
Taieja Cook
Organizer
Rochester, NY
