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Despina's final semester of a pharmacy diploma in Patras

A first-generation student, Despina needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a pharmacy diploma.

🇬🇷 Patras, Western Greece, Greece3,801 views
Vangelis Vangelis Oikonomou
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Patras
Despina is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a pharmacy diploma at Patras Community College, and is two terms away from graduating. She has worked as a barista to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $3,150. The registrar has said Despina can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Despina has a 3.6 average, and a professor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Despina would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Despina isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. The payment will go directly to the Patras Community College bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $3,150 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,450 • Final term tuition: $1,550 • Exam and lab fees: $110 • Textbooks and materials: $40 With deep gratitude, Vangelis
due date
2026-11-01
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Vangelis

  1. Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($1,261). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for exam and lab fees is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Patras: I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 8% thanks to 12 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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  • Inès Zoé Barbier

    Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Bogotá!

    • Aishwarya H. Sastry

      Thinking of you, Vangelis. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Greetings from Luxor.

      • Gerald E. LopezPhoto verified

        Rooting for you, Vangelis. Hope you get there.

        • Noriko Mana Sugiyama

          Thanks for sharing this, Vangelis. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

          • Daniel Lukas Werner

            Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Johannesburg.

            • Budi Heru Firmansyah

              Hope it all works out, Vangelis. Looking forward to the next update.

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