Hi, my name is Mary Marren and I live in Burlington, WI. I am currently a junior at Burlington High School. Some things that I enjoy doing are painting, dancing, singing, and playing the piano. The reason I would like to go abroad with AFS is to get a cultural experience. Where I live there is not much diversity, so by studying abroad I am hoping to gain an understanding of other people's life and culture. I am planning to spend a semester studing in France, where I plan to further my language speaking skills, and study hard to become fluent in French. I chose to ask AFSers for sponsorship because with two sisters, and a brother in college, money is on a tight budget. I have already sent out sponsorship letters, applied for scholarships, and work two jobs, but even with all the help I have recieved, I find I'm still coming up short. In total I have raised $2,500, out of the $8,900 needed. I am going to continue to fund raise throughout summer, and work practically ever day. Through this blog I would like to raise $5,000. To sponsor my AFS program now, please click the ChipIn button.
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