Jannia has applied to attend Blueprint Summer at Lehigh - 2 week this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Jannia
Jannia
Interest:
Liberal Arts
Grade:
10th
School:
Uncommon Charter High School
Location:
New York City, NY
Successfully funded on June 18th, 2015!
Fully funded!
$2,899 raised
$0 to go
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Jannia
Jannia's Story

My passion is acting and theater.

By going to Blueprint Summer Programs, I'll be stepping out of my comfort zone, which is something very new for me. I've never acted on screen before, so doing that for the first time would help me if I ever get a part in a play or short movie. I will learn to take a character and work on it to make myself feel comfortable. I want to attend Blueprint so that I could step into the shoes of the actors that I saw as a kid and still admire to this day.

Catherine
A Note from Ms. Lum, Jannia's Teacher

"Jannia is eager to explore people and places outside of her community. As she described in her personal statements, her community does not foster or frequently give opportunities for a program like Blueprint Summer Programs. This opportunity will not come around often for a student like Jannia, and my own experience suggests that it will have a groundbreaking effect on her identity."

Campaign Activity
Jannia
Jannia posted an update
September 28
My Life Changing Summer at Blueprint

First off, I want to say thank you so much to everyone who funded my program. I attended Blueprint Programs at Lehigh University and I have to say that it was the most amazing experience I have ever had. At first, I thought I was on my way to becoming a forensic scientist, but after taking the Forensics course I found that Criminal Investigation was more my field. The classes were an eye opener for me and helped me figure out what I want to pursue in life. Because of Blueprint, I have decided to major in Criminology and Violence which may seem really out there, but I am really excited for it. I made amazing friends there that I talk to almost everyday even though we are miles apart from one another. I honestly want to go again next year if it is possible, but we'll see. Again, thank you so much for this opportunity. I wouldn't have the friends I have now or be on the path I am on now if it weren't for you.

Jannia
Jannia posted an update
June 25
Learning Independence at Lehigh

After living with my mom for 15 years of my life, being away from her and on my own will be something very new and scary for me. I have never been out of state without anyone I know before, so going to Lehigh all by myself with a whole new atmosphere of people is a huge step that I'm excited to take. My plan after college is to attend Bryant University, which is in Rhode Island -- a little far from New York City. This is great practice for when I'm off to college because at Bryant I won't know anyone and I'll be away from home. Being away will be tough and new, but I'm ready to take the experience head on.

Success! Ms. Lum helped Jannia raise $2,899
June 18
Wishbone General Fund donated $484
June 18
Uncommon Summer 2015 Campaign donated $1,085
June 18
Anonymous donated $25
May 28
Jennifer Gilbertson donated $25
May 26
Laura Mintz donated $50
May 25
Rebecca Schwartz donated $15
May 25
Wilson Melbostad donated $25
May 25
Catherine Lum donated $40
May 25
Anonymous donated $150
May 1
Blueprint
Blueprint donated $1,000
May 1
Catherine
Ms. Lum started this campaign
May 1
Jannia
Jannia was accepted into Wishbone!
February 11