Hi! My name is Tieta Keetle. I live in South Burlington, Vermont and
attend South Burlington High School as a soon to be 16-year-old
sophomore. As of now, the possibilities of traveling abroad are unreal
to me. Being a girl who has never set foot outside of New England,
(except for traveling to Florida when I was younger) my dreams have
grown bigger than ever.
I've always dreamed of
traveling to every continent, experiencing everything it has to offer. In simple terms, studying abroad for a semester in Costa Rica will give me traveling experience that will later be needed in my life while being a completely eye-opening experience, providing me with a good education, and improving my Spanish skills.
If you're wondering about the program I will be studying through, it is a credible program that has been around since 1914 and goes by the name of AFS (American Field Service). It operates in more than 50 countries around the world, and focuses not only on sending kids to other countries to study, but to immerse them into new cultures, languages, and experiences. Once I arrive in Costa Rica, the other kids and I will be spread out through the country and taken to our new host family to see life through their eyes rather than a tourist's.
As for myself, I'm a girl who lives a relatively simple life in a simple town. I am a part of four extra curricular activities (Student Council and three community service clubs), I run track and play tennis, and I have a job as a waitress at a senior living community center. I have a 3.5 as my GPA average, which is rising through out the year. I take school seriously, as well as my friends and family. Participating in this program would not only benefit me, but benefit others in my community by sharing my experiences with friends, families, and schools.
Everything that I have made from my job has gone straight into the bank. I plan to use every cent towards this aspiration. At this time, I have about $1,000 saved, as well as $1,250 which was granted to me through a scholarship program. That leaves about $8,000 to raise! I am asking for help from family, friends, and businesses to help me achieve this dream. Through this website, I have set up a goal of $5,000, and every cent counts. Money has been tight in my family for a while now, but they are determined to not let lack of money stop me from pursuing my ambitions. If you would like to talk to me more about anything pertaining to this program or myself, feel free to e-mail me at pinkpanda34@gmail.com! To sponsor my AFS program now, please click the Chip In button on my blog.
Everything is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Tieta Keetle
