Help William Get to UCLA
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Hi, my name is William Benson and I am reaching out to you all because I am fundraising for college tuition and expenses. I am a first-generation African American transfer student majoring in Sociology that will be taking my talents to UCLA this fall 2022. With Attending a Top Tier Research Institution such as UCLA there's a lot financial responsibility that I will have to take on by myself. With my hours being cut at work, the cost of living, and bills I don't have the means to pay for high tuition fees, and expenses.
Being a nontraditional student that has returned to college after 20 years it has been tough but with hard work, being resilient, dedication, being heavily involved in school clubs and organizations such as President of the Sociology Club, Associated Student Organization Ambassador, Calfresh Ambassador, Career Exploration Team, Strategic Planning Committee, Gateways Housing Program, Umoja Program, Trio Scholars Program, Puente Program, Intern for the L.A. Wellness Station, Intern for the 100 BLACK MEN OF LONG BEACH INC., and the Center for Community College Partnerships Scholars Program (CCCP) that introduced me to UCLA. And having excellent professors, and counselors I have managed to graduate from Los Angeles Southwest College with a 3.46 GPA, four Associate Degrees, and two Certificates: A.A- Sociology, 2021/ A.A- Sociology for Transfer, 2021/ A.A- Interdisciplinary Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2021/ A.A- Liberal Studies: Teaching Preparation, 2021/ Certificate of Achievement- CSU- General Education, 2021/ Certificate of Achievement- Social Services, 2021.
Having to do this on my own with little support has been very stressful. This was a last resort. I hope that you find it in your heart to support me with this financial burden so I can thrive at UCLA. This semester I will again be in CCCP Scholars Program, and waiting for an interview for a staff position. I will pay it forward by mentoring, informing, sharing resources, and motivating other underserved first-generation transfer students from California community colleges to get into Top Tier Research institutions just like it helped me.
Any dollar amount given would be greatly appreciated. And Thank you once again.
Donations will be used for:
New Student Sessions- $175
MacOs 12 Monterey Laptop $799,
And other college expenses.
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William Benson
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Los Angeles, CA