Miguelina is a student from Dominican Republic. She needs $500 to stay in school and is currently 82% toward her goal.

Raised $410 from 2 donors Needs $90

About

I was born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. I am the first child in my family. My parents were both born in Haiti but they both came to the Dominican Republic to search for work, which is where they met. In this country, public schools don't always accept Haitians, and although they did accept me, they do not give a very high quality of education. Private schools give a much higher quality of education, but my family didn't have the possibility to send me. Then I got the chance to go to the Change My Stars English camp where I met many foreign counselors who were teaching us English, and teaching us about successful practices. They liked me and congratulated my work ethic and started tuition for me to go to private school. At first I missed my friends and wanted to return to public school, but then came to see the reason that they were sending me to private school. I am very happy and grateful for this privilege and I am working hard to get good grades and graduate. Thank you.

Where your donation goes

Total $500
  • Tuition
    $400
  • Uniform
    $50
  • School Supplies
    $50

Miguelina's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2016 10th Grade
2015 9th Grade

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Hola Miguelina, A mi me gusta estudiar español también. Vivo en Colombia but I also speak English! You seem very smart and I'm sure you will study hard in both languages, as well as in your other classes. Te deseo lo mejor para tu vida! Buena suerte! Un abrazo fuerte!
Hello Miguelina,

How has your school year been so far? How hot is it in the DR right now? Looking forward to chatting!

Liz
Hi Miguelina!
how are you?I like to be u'r friend
Hello dear Miguelina,
How are you?My name is Aisha from Tanzania,i would like to be your friend,did you accept it.
Hope to hear from you soon.
*****************I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Hi!
Iam mwahija from Tanzania,I would like to be your friend
Hello Lisa,

Thank you for supporting me in school! Want to send me your photo?

Until next time,

Miguelina
Hi Dana,

I'm sorry I didn't write back to you sooner. Thank you for supporting me in school. Yes, I still want to be a flight attendant. I would like to go to France. What grade are you in?

Until next time, Miguelina
Hello Miguelina,

My name is Lisa Liu. I am a 10th grade student at Harker school, San Jose, California, United States.

Hope you enjoy the private school you are in, and get a great education!
Hi Miguelina,

My name is Dana and I go to the Khabele School in Austin, Texas. At my school, we are working to sponsor students like you, who have shown a love of learning and need assistance in order to attend school. We had a fundraiser event in order to raise the money to support you. Students, parents, and teachers from our community came to give donations. I hope you are enjoying your classes so far! It says on your profile that you want to be a flight attendant. Is that still true? Where would you most like to travel?

Good luck with your studies!
Dana

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