Hi!
I’m Pearl Chen
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
$725
of $400 raised
181% completed. Raised by 5 donors
This fundraiser concluded on Friday, May 31, 2019
My goal
$725 of $400 raised
181% completed. Raised by 5 donors
This fundraiser concluded on Friday, May 31, 2019
Ni Hao! Help Pearl go to Nanjing, China!
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
My name is Pearl Chen, and I am currently a junior at The Brooklyn Latin School in New York City. During my free time, I enjoy reading books and playing Sudoku and other different types of puzzles online. Outside of school, I am currently participating in a program called SEO. I enjoy being part of their community and would volunteer whenever possible. Throughout my high school career, I have participated in various extracurricular activities and programs outside of school. I love trying new things, and this summer, I am granted with an opportunity to travel abroad.
What I’m Raising Money For
This summer, I will be participating in a Language & Culture program in Nanjing, China. In this program, I will be immersing myself in the Chinese culture through language classes in the morning and interactive activities with the local residents in the afternoon. Based on a pre-assessment I will be taking in April, I will be in a group that matches my level of Mandarin. Depending on what level I am in, I will be having discussions about different topics in class. Previous discussions include whether or not people should give money to homeless people or not. At the end of each week, we will be presenting a project (in the form of a brochure, powerpoint, and more) we made that connects to that week’s theme. Although I am a Chinese American, I do not know much about my culture, so this experience will also help me gain more knowledge of my background and ethnicity. I have never been to Nanjing so I will be able to get a lot out of this experience. This adventure would be a life-changing one.
Why You Should Give
I plan to use what I learn through this experience to contribute to others in my community here in NYC. Throughout this program, I will be speaking solely Mandarin. Although I already speak it at home, it is broken Mandarin so this experience will help me strengthen my Mandarin. In a city as diverse as NYC, being bilingual will help me in the future when communicating with my future coworkers and help me build my network. This program will enable me to gain a deeper insight into a new community and help me learn to be more independent. I will also have to self-advocate for myself since I will be in a new country for a whole month by myself. Additionally, this program will also help me to think about what I want out of my next academic experience. I want to study abroad in college, so this experience will prepare me and allow me to see what to expect when traveling abroad. Your support for this experience would help me pay for the expenses that are not covered by my scholarship. No amount is too small and forwarding this link to others who might be able to contribute would also be appreciated. I appreciate your consideration and any assistance you can provide.
Organizer details
This fundraiser is organized by SEO Scholars Class of 2020
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$500
Level 4
$250
Level 3
$100
Level 2
$25
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