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Help me finish a master's in public health at the Wiesbaden Institute of Technology - $4,200 to go

A first-generation student, Birgit needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of a master's in public health.

🇩🇪 65181, Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany6,521 views
Birgit Braun
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Wiesbaden
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at the Wiesbaden Institute of Technology, and I'm one term away from graduating. I have worked as a tutor to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $4,200. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 average, and my professor has written in support of my application for a payment plan. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support my younger siblings. Without enrolling this term I'd lose my place and my scholarship eligibility. I'm not asking for a handout - I want to finish what I started and then help the next student. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $4,200 goes: • Final term tuition: $2,050 • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,950 • Exam and lab fees: $200 I hope life is good to you. - Birgit
due date
2026-11-14
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Birgit

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,419 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 62% there. I made the first payment toward exam and lab fees. Thank you.

  • James Kariuki Otieno 🇰🇪 · $200
  • Reem Taghreed Nassar 🇸🇦 · $200

    “Get well soon. Thought of Birgit all day after reading this.”

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  • Anthony K. Rodriguez 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Wishing you the best. Hope the December deadline works out. - Scranton”

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    “Good luck. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Bristol”

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  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $100

    “Every little bit. - Cape Town”

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    “You got this. Please keep us posted. - Hanoi”

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    “All the best. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Jakarta”

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    “You got this. I'm in Ciudad de México, thinking of you. - Ciudad de México”

  • Joshua T. Tomas 🇵🇭 · $75

    “Good luck. Please keep us posted. - Mandaue”

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Birgit?

    • Birgit BraunOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Wiesbaden I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

  • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Wiesbaden!

    • how is Birgit doing now?

      • So sorry you're going through this, Birgit. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together.

        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Wiesbaden

          • So sorry you're going through this, Birgit. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 27 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

            • Stay strong, Birgit. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Manila so I could bring a meal.

              • Hannah RileyID verified

                You're not alone, Birgit. Shared this with my family.

                • Cooper T. NorrisQuestionAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                  Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Birgit

                  • Birgit BraunOwnerAnswer

                    It's all in the list in the story. final term tuition is the big one at $2,050, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

                • Alejandra M. PérezPhoto verified

                  Keep going, Birgit. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

                  • Thanks for sharing this, Birgit. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours!

                    • thanks for sharing this, Birgit. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Lahore.

                      • a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Hesse. I'll ask around and let you know.

                        • so sorry you're going through this, Birgit. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

                          • thanks for sharing this, Birgit. I hope things turn around soon. Love from San Antonio.

                            • You're not alone, Birgit. Good luck with the exams, you've got this

                              • Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope December is when things finally get easier.

                                • Rooting for you, Birgit. Study hard! God bless.

                                  • As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. God bless.

                                    • Best of luck. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                                      • Keep going, Birgit. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Hamilton.

                                        • Pilar G. CortésID verified

                                          Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Madurai but we're thinking of you. Take care.

                                          • Stay strong, Birgit. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn.

                                            • Lauren VazquezID verified

                                              Rooting for you, Birgit. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Blessings

                                              • Sending strength, Birgit. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Saskatoon

                                                • Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

                                                  • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 6 people at work.

                                                    • Hope things get better soon, Birgit. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Vadodara so I could bring a meal

                                                      • Keep going, Birgit. Hope this works out for you!

                                                        • Ji-yeon Su-bin NaPhoto verified

                                                          Stay strong, Birgit. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

                                                          • wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best

                                                            • You're not alone, Birgit. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

                                                              • Kumar W. NarayananAddress verifiedID verifiedPhoto verified

                                                                Hang in there, Birgit. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

                                                                • thanks for sharing this, Birgit. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                                                                  • rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Duque de Caxias.

                                                                    • Good luck, Birgit. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Johannesburg.

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