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Jin-ah's final semester of a pharmacy diploma in Seoul
Jin-ah is one semester away from finishing a pharmacy diploma but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $3,700.
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a pharmacy diploma at Seoul Polytechnic, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a delivery rider to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,700.
The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.9 average, and my academic advisor 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 $3,700 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,800
• Final term tuition: $1,600
• Exam and lab fees: $145
• Textbooks and materials: $155
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Jin-ah
- due date
- 2026-07-31
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Jin-ah
13% there. I made the first payment toward outstanding tuition balance. Thank you.
1% there. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
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- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $10
- Vikas J. Maurya 🇮🇳 · $30
“Praying for you. Thought of Jin-ah all day after reading this.”
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“Hope it all works out. My colleague told me about this one. - Columbus”
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“Thinking of you. - Veracruz”
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“Hang in there. Hope you get the rest soon. - San Jose”
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“Wish I could do more. Thought of Jin-ah all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”
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- Smit Chauhan 🇮🇳 · $25
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Keep going, Jin-ah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
How is Jin-ah doing now?
Thinking of you and your family, Jin-ah. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Obuasi
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Seoul.
Thank you. If you're in Seoul I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Thinking of you and your family, Jin-ah. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
what exactly is the $3,700 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. outstanding tuition balance is the biggest at $1,800. Good question.
Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Seoul.
Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Sending love, Jin-ah. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Jin-ah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Seoul
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Hope things get better soon, Jin-ah. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update.