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One semester away: help Ji-woo graduate from Gwangju Community College
Ji-woo has worked and saved for four years to study a diploma in hospitality management; a $3,550 gap now stands between her and graduation.
🇰🇷 Gwangju, South Korea5,707 views
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at Gwangju Community College, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,550.
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 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 $3,550 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,600
• Final term tuition: $1,700
• Exam and lab fees: $90
• Textbooks and materials: $160
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2025-10-07
- bill type
- University tuition
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Rooting for you, Ji-woo. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Manchester
Wishing you peace, Ji-woo. Hope you get there. Take care.
Sending strength, Ji-woo. This could happen to any of us. Take care
praying for you, Ji-woo. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care
Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Haifa
Keep going. Study hard! My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Gwangju.
thanks for sharing this, Ji-woo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Columbus.