I learned about Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) in June 2010, and commited immediately. For quite some time, I've been searching for an organization to go to Africa with, and GLA was the shoe that fit! I'm so happy to finally be going abroad this summer instead of watching from the side-lines and occasionally contributing a dollar or two. I know the people around me are proud of me because I'm proud of myself. For my parent's sake (and mine, of course), GLA reassures safeness when traveling to other countries. The tuition is reasonable for the safety I'll be recieving and I'm quite happy about that. My fundraising is going smoothly, so I'm not worried about the pricey tuition. On my birthday, my family and friends came from around the state to come to my party. I recieved over $400 dollars in leu of gifts that day! My dad owns a restaurant here in the small town of Colorado that we live in, and naturally, I work as a waitress. My paychecks/tips and small donations that I've received from helpful townspeople and friends have been very helpful for a few months. I recently had a bake sale to raise the extra money I needed to go to Ghana. My dad and I baked and decorated delicious red velvet, sour cream chocolate, and vanilla cupcakes along with sugar cookies. I was very lucky that Saturday because many people came into our restaurant to buy goodies. Even the people who only came in to eat lunch and dinner bought from me! My teachers and friends all stopped by to contribute to my fundraising and enjoyed a cupcake and/or cookie. My town may be tiny, but the people sure know how to be like a family. By the end of the day I was tired, but it was worth it. I raised $200 to add to my goal. Along with financial aid and scholarships, I've made enough money to pay for my tuition! I'm SO happy. People that care about me are writing letters of recommendation as well - how exciting.
Now all I need to focus on is paying for my airfare to Ghana... :)
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