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One semester away: help Patrick graduate from Surrey Polytechnic
Patrick has worked and saved for three years to study an electrical engineering diploma; a $3,850 gap now stands between him and graduation.
🇨🇦 Surrey, British Columbia, Canada3,507 views
Patrick is the first person in the family to go to university. He is studying an electrical engineering diploma at Surrey Polytechnic, and is two terms away from graduating. He has worked as a delivery rider to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $3,850.
The registrar has said Patrick can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Patrick has a 3.9 average, and a department head has written in support.
Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Patrick would lose his place and scholarship eligibility.
Patrick isn't asking for a handout - He wants to finish what He started and help the next student.
The payment will go directly to the Surrey Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt.
Where the $3,850 goes:
• Outstanding tuition balance: $1,250
• Textbooks and materials: $420
• Final term tuition: $2,180
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Douglas
- due date
- 2026-09-29
- bill type
- University tuition
Updates from Douglas
We're at 39% thanks to 32 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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So sorry you're going through this, Douglas. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Surrey.
Stay strong, Douglas. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
praying for you, Douglas. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Jakarta Selatan but we're thinking of you!
best of luck, Douglas. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
You're not alone. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. After 23 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Douglas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
You're not alone, Douglas. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Tema.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Surrey.
Praying for you. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Blessings
Sending love, Douglas. Your post was clear and honest.
Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My neighbor in Kasarani donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Love from Swansea!
Sending strength, Douglas. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
good luck, Douglas. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Peoria so I could bring a meal. Take care
hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Pune but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Hang in there, Douglas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Embakasi this morning. Greetings from Embakasi.
Wishing you the best. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Love from Durban.
hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Thinking of you, Douglas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Surrey
Take care, Douglas. Shared it with a few friends