Hi!
I’m Francin Vasquez
I’m working hard to raise money for the SEO Class of 2020 Summer Enrichment Programs
fundraiser led by SEO Scholars Class of 2020.
My goal
$570
of $400 raised
143% completed. Raised by 9 donors
This fundraiser concluded on Friday, May 31, 2019
My goal
$570 of $400 raised
143% completed. Raised by 9 donors
This fundraiser concluded on Friday, May 31, 2019
The opportunity of a Lifetime: Help me go to Finland!
This fundraiser is organized by SEO Scholars Class of 2020
Fundraiser goal
$67,939 of $70,000 raised
97% completed. Raised by 1276 donors
About
Moi! My name is Francin Vasquez, and I am a junior at the Facing History School. I was born in New York, yet I spent my entire life in a small town in Guatemala. During the night, as I witnessed airplanes breaking the dark and starry sky, I promised myself that I will travel the entire world to learn more about humanity.
After I returned to America, I struggled to learn English. However, thanks to my passion for learning and traveling, I became fluent within a year.
Today, I love reading YA romantic fiction and historical non-fiction, sketching at Central Park, and visiting museums around New York.
I am very passionate about learning of the people before me. I read about them, study them, and engage my friends with their stories.
My main passion is to use the experiences of the past to help my community by either being a motivational speaker for my peers or creating art sketches of not-so-known American heroes to commemorate them.
In the future, I wish to be a representative of the people because they are the ones who make the choices, and, therefore, make history.
What I’m Raising Money For
During the summer of 2019, I will be participating in a five-week study abroad program in Finland. During the program, I will be staying with a Finnish family, learning their language, traditions, culture, and lifestyle. Additionally, to experiencing a new country, the program emphasizes civic and global responsibility among young adults. Today, I am raising money to cover for the costs that the financial aid does not cover, e.i airfare and travel accommodations.
Why You Should Give
I am excited to meet a new culture, and to see how Europeans live differently form Americans. Furthermore, this opportunity will allow me to be more independent, which is a necessary skill for college life. I am planning to go out of New York when I go to college; therefore, I want to learn how to cooperate and interact with people who might have similar experiences like me. I wish to try new things, expand my horizons, and keep the promise that my six-year-old self keeps in my mind every single day.
Explore, expand, learn.
Your contribution, either donating or just sharing, is deeply appreciated.
Thank you!
Organizer details
This fundraiser is organized by SEO Scholars Class of 2020
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Sponsorship levels
$500
Level 4
$250
Level 3
$100
Level 2
$25
Level 1
Activity and updates
April 1, 2019
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Lady Pine gave $25.00
March 31, 2019
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Eric Albino gave $100.00
March 30, 2019
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Tyler Lyster gave $25.00
@sweetlyster
March 29, 2019
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Lauren Lyster gave $100.00
Carly has made us aware of what an amazing student your are and we think it’s so important to experience other cultures. Good luck on all your endeavors! -
Aunt Bonnie Lyster gave $25.00
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Carly gave $150.00
Francin has more power than she will ever know. The world needs Francin. Through her voice she has the unique ability to inspire others to find their voice and share their stories. She changed my life and I will be forever grateful to her and her peers in Group F. Love you guys!