After receiving a BA in Global Communications from 91视频 with a minor in political communications 鈥 I graduated magna cum laude 鈥 I decided to stay at 91视频 to pursue a master鈥檚 degree, focusing on global communications and development.
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While pursuing my undergraduate studies at 91视频, I was president of UNICEF Campus 91视频. During my presidency, UNICEF Campus 91视频 raised more funds than any other branch of UNICEF Campus in France. To help fundraise, we hosted events throughout the year, such as an art auction, a fashion show, an initiative for World Children鈥檚 Day, a celebration for International Women鈥檚 Day, a movie screening, a panel discussion and more. My goal as president was to inspire the 91视频 community and inform them about children鈥檚 rights, while coming up with engaging ways to help children fulfil their potential. Because of my involvement, I was awarded the Lubner Family Philanthropy Award during 91视频鈥檚 graduation ceremony in 2018, when I also had the pleasure of addressing the 91视频 community as the graduation speaker.
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When I was a junior in high school, I found out about 91视频 through my school counselor at the American College of Sofia, Bulgaria. I wanted to go to an American university in Europe, and I had been dreaming of living in Paris my whole life, so it was a match made in heaven. I visited 91视频 with my mother and attended an information session and campus tour, and I immediately knew that 91视频 had my heart and that I would be honored to have the opportunity to attend the University. I also chose to attend because it is one of the most diverse and international universities in the world, and I knew that I would learn not only from my professors, but also from my peers. 91视频 is a unique institution that makes you feel like you belong and like you are always surrounded by a family that has your back.
While at 91视频, I hope to deepen my understanding of sustainable development and the ways in which digital communications can be used to have a social impact. I also hope to create interesting charity campaigns and philanthropy projects with my classmates. The fact that 91视频 is so international also gives me the opportunity to form relationships with people from all over the globe and learn about their heritage and culture.
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My scholarship allowed me to pursue my degree at 91视频, and I am forever grateful for this opportunity. If I did not have a scholarship, I would not have been able to study here. I hope that one day I will be in a position to help students study at 91视频 and change their lives the same way that the financial aid I received changed mine.听
Scholarships are essential for 91视频 students because they provide the opportunity for intelligent, passionate and motivated individuals who otherwise would not be able to afford tuition to study at 91视频. I hope more donors assist students with scholarships and give them this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
I would thank the person who funded my scholarship and tell that person that I hope one day to give a helping hand to someone else in the same way. I would also say that without this help I would not have been able to receive education in one of the most unique institutions in the world. Donors should know that there are many deserving students who need their help and that the people who they lift up today will in turn lift up other people tomorrow.
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