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Tuition fund for Harumi: an agriculture degree at Tokyo University

A first-generation student, Harumi needs help covering tuition for the final stretch of an agriculture degree.

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan1,298 views
Harumi Maruyama
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Tokyo
I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying an agriculture degree at Tokyo University, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a night-shift cleaner to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $3,650. 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 department head 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 $3,650 goes: • Outstanding tuition balance: $1,600 • Final term tuition: $1,550 • Exam and lab fees: $240 • Textbooks and materials: $260 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Harumi
due date
2026-11-19
bill type
University tuition

Updates from Harumi

  1. Small update. $538 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($193 in total) I met with the university and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Harumi

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    “Blessings. Thought of Harumi all day after reading this. - San Diego”

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    “Thought of Harumi all day after reading this. - Orlando”

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    “Thought of Harumi all day after reading this. - Thane”

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  • sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Oakland but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Tokyo.

    • how is Harumi doing now?

      • Take care, Harumi. Study hard! Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Tokyo!

        • So sorry you're going through this, Harumi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

          • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Kano this morning. Blessings.

            • good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Tokyo.

              • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Harumi.

                • good luck with the exams, you've got this. Blessings.

                  • Hope things get better soon, Harumi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care!

                    • Sending love. Study hard! I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

                      • You're not alone, Harumi. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Thinking of Tokyo

                        • Hope things get better soon. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. Take care.

                          • Take care, Harumi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

                            • keep going. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

                              • Keep going, Harumi. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Take care

                                • Hope things get better soon. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Thinking of Tokyo!

                                  • Sending good thoughts, Harumi. Study hard! I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Tallahassee!

                                    • Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 13 years in logistics I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care

                                      • Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

                                        • Take care, Harumi. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. After 12 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                                          • Wishing you peace, Harumi. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Don't give up.

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