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One semester away: help Paula graduate from Bogotá University

Paula has worked and saved for three years to study a diploma in hospitality management; a $350 gap now stands between her and graduation.

🇨🇴 Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia958 views
Paula G. Santos
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Bogotá
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a diploma in hospitality management at Bogotá University, and I'm two terms away from graduating. I have worked as a warehouse packer to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $350. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.6 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. The payment will go directly to the Bogotá University bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $350 goes: • Exam and lab fees: $65 • Textbooks and materials: $25 • Final term tuition: $260 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-10-16
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Paula

  1. Small update. $66 so far, I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials.

  2. We're at 6% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. More news soon. - Paula

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  • Teresita N. Aquino

    stay strong, Paula. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Dolores N. Peña

      Good luck, Paula. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Tacoma.

      • Seo-yeon Yu-na Heo

        Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Montréal!

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