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Lena is applying to university - who can guide us?

A mentor for applications, essays and scholarships for a motivated first-generation student.

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Lena Bengtsson
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Uppsala
I'm Lena, 18, in Grade 12. My parents work long hours and didn't go to university, so there's no one at home who can help me understand applications, deadlines or financial aid. I'd like to study psychology. I have a top-of-class average, I volunteer at the local library and I have a draft of my personal statement. What I need is someone to read my essays, tell me honestly what's weak, and explain how scholarships work. I'm looking for an hour a week until December. We can do it by video from anywhere. My mother will be at home during every call, and the school counselor knows about this request. Thanks for reading. It took me a long time to ask. Thanks for being kind about this.
effort
1 hour a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
university experience, essay feedback
#mentoring#first-generation#applications#education

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  • Fe S. Concepcion 🇵🇭 Photo verified

    I live about 11 km from Uppsala. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

  • Gbenga Lucky Popoola 🇳🇬

    i live about 12 km from Uppsala. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

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  • Nicholas C. Jordan

    Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Joseph PrescottID verifiedPhoto verified

      this could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Love from Glendale

      • Alice Patrizia Serra

        Good luck, Lena. I hope things turn around soon

        • Roman E. Keller

          Hope it all works out, Lena. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Kharkiv

          • Dumisani J. Steyn

            Hang in there, Lena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

            • Salma Priya Sen

              Hope it all works out. Good luck with the exams, you've got this.

              • Reem Bakr

                Wishing you peace. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

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