My name is Elsie Paulino, I am in 11th grade attending Lindenhurst High School, in New York. I would love the opportunity to attend the abroad program with AFS, for the summer 2009, trip to Italy. I am very serious about this trip, mostly because I am very serious about learning the language. I have been taking Italian classes for three years now and I am ready to explore the culture and further educate myself. I am a very disciplined and hard working student and I am at the top percent of my class. I have been hoping for an opportunity to travel and study abroad and after weeks of constant research and deep evaluation, the AFS program sounds like a dream for me. I have been working with my Italian teacher, trying to find the best program that meets my financial as well as my objective need. Unfortunately, financially I have not been, and continue to not be, so lucky. I am desperately looking for a job, but during these difficult economic times, it has been impossible thus far. I will keep trying as much as I can. I would be greatly disappointed if I am unable to attend this summer program after working so hard.
I am a very busy person which makes my aspiration even more difficult. I am currently taking on the challenge of two AP courses as well as a Dowling course. I am in all honors and have always been on the Principle’s List. I am currently part of many extracurricular activities, such as, Key Club, National Honor Society, DECA, Student Council. I am also currently a tutor in math, and I am an active participant of my parish, have been for five years now. As can be seen, I am accustomed to working hard for what I set my mind to. This is an opportunity I can not let go of as much as I try to. My family just can not afford to grant me this wish that I have been praying for and it really affects them because they would love to give me this gift. This trip for me is not a vacation but an opportunity that I will cherish and remember always. It is a chance to open myself to the world, and grow as a person. A chance to prosper in many ways, making myself more valuable to many areas such as colleges, jobs, and my family. I am always thinking about my future and ways that I can make it brighter. I hope you are able to see this through this bit of information and are able to sponsor me.
Thank you very much for your donations
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