Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Accepted to Chile
I have officially been accepted to AFS Chile, which means the only thing left in this extremely long process is to find me a host family. Unfortunately there is no way of knowing when I will get my host family because the AFS volunteers in Chile have to find me the perfect match. I could know within the next month or two or it could be that I get my family just before departing at the end of February.
It is so exciting for me to be able to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I check my email everyday for updates and will let you all know as soon as I find out!
Thank you for your love and support, and please keep checking in.
It is so exciting for me to be able to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I check my email everyday for updates and will let you all know as soon as I find out!
Thank you for your love and support, and please keep checking in.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Interview/ACCEPTED!
A part of the application process is an in-home interview, which I had last Sunday. It was a time for the local AFS volunteers to get a feel for how my family "operates," how an average day looks in the Hedger home, and what we like to do in our spare time, among other things.
After my interview forms were received by AFS, I was accepted into the AFS-USA program!! My application was sent to AFS-Chile for review, and I should hear back from them within 4-6 weeks. Then the only thing I will need is a host family.
After my interview forms were received by AFS, I was accepted into the AFS-USA program!! My application was sent to AFS-Chile for review, and I should hear back from them within 4-6 weeks. Then the only thing I will need is a host family.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
More Donations Coming In!!
THANK YOU JALYN NELSON AND JULY WILSON for your extremely generous donations!! I now have a total of $4100, which means only $3900 more to go! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Scholarship Update
After many emails and phone calls, I managed to receive $2400 in financial aid from AFS!! I was also awarded a $750 academic scholarship and $250 from a scholarship that my teacher nominated me for. So, I have received $3400 in scholarships from AFS.
However, as these scholarships do not go through my blog, they do not show up on the ChipIn meter. So, even though it does not show the $3400 on my blog, I now only need $4600, not $8000, as the meter to the left shows.
When deciding who would receive the academic awards, the AFS scholarship commitee looks at grades and involvement in extracurricular activities, as well as community service. I get "A's" in school, and I am involved in many clubs including Spanish Club, Free The Children, and Key Club. Key Club is an international community service club that is sponsored by and linked to our local Kiwanis group. I have been in Key Club for two years. This year, I am an officer and have a community service job almost every week.
In addition to scholarships from AFS, I am working on getting scholarships from The LIVESTRONG Foundation, Kiwanis, and Gold Country Youth Education and Benefits Foundation.
I'll update with more information on these scholarships as soon as I find out more!
However, as these scholarships do not go through my blog, they do not show up on the ChipIn meter. So, even though it does not show the $3400 on my blog, I now only need $4600, not $8000, as the meter to the left shows.
When deciding who would receive the academic awards, the AFS scholarship commitee looks at grades and involvement in extracurricular activities, as well as community service. I get "A's" in school, and I am involved in many clubs including Spanish Club, Free The Children, and Key Club. Key Club is an international community service club that is sponsored by and linked to our local Kiwanis group. I have been in Key Club for two years. This year, I am an officer and have a community service job almost every week.
In addition to scholarships from AFS, I am working on getting scholarships from The LIVESTRONG Foundation, Kiwanis, and Gold Country Youth Education and Benefits Foundation.
I'll update with more information on these scholarships as soon as I find out more!
Friday, October 9, 2009
If Plan "A" Doesn't Work...
I just wanted to clarify one thing...If I am not able to raise $8000 by February, I will put the money I do receive towards the Chile program that departs in August. So far I have received $1000 in academic scholarships and am working on getting a financial need scholarship for $2750.
Please don't hesitate to contact me by email with any questions. Thank you for supporting me!
Stephanie
Please don't hesitate to contact me by email with any questions. Thank you for supporting me!
Stephanie
Friday, September 25, 2009
Kicking Off My AFS Experience
My name is Stephanie Hedger, I am a junior at Nevada Union High School, and I am going on foreign exchange with AFS Intercultural Programs this February. I am planning on going to Chile for a semester (February-July). I have wanted to go on foreign exchange since my freshman year of high school because I love to travel and want to be completely immersed in a foreign culture and the Spanish language. While in Chile, I hope to gain a better understanding of the Chilean culture, create unforgettable memories, and make friendships with my host family and friends that I will have forever. I also hope to teach Chileans about the American culture.
Even though AFS is a non-profit organization, it isn't cheap to study abroad. In order to fulfill my dream, I need to raise about $9000 for tuition. My family isn't able to pay for the tuition, so I am fundraising for my foreign exchange costs. I have been babysitting around my community, helping my dad out with his work, planning Midnight Movies at the local movie theater, and applying for local scholarships. I have recieved $1000 in academic scholarships from AFS, which still leaves about $8000. I am hoping that my family, friends, and community will help me to raise the rest of the tuition costs. Thank you so much, donations of any amout are greatly appreciated.
To sponsor my AFS program now, please click the ChipIn button.
Even though AFS is a non-profit organization, it isn't cheap to study abroad. In order to fulfill my dream, I need to raise about $9000 for tuition. My family isn't able to pay for the tuition, so I am fundraising for my foreign exchange costs. I have been babysitting around my community, helping my dad out with his work, planning Midnight Movies at the local movie theater, and applying for local scholarships. I have recieved $1000 in academic scholarships from AFS, which still leaves about $8000. I am hoping that my family, friends, and community will help me to raise the rest of the tuition costs. Thank you so much, donations of any amout are greatly appreciated.
To sponsor my AFS program now, please click the ChipIn button.
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