My trip to Europe ... with your help!

    My name is Crystal Zepeda.  I’m a 10th-grade student at Dilley High School, in Dilley, Texas.  I was recently interviewed and accepted to participate as a member of the People to People Student Ambassador Program to Europe this summer.  The program promotes international understanding while building leadership skills among America’s youth.  The 19-day experience includes meeting with government officials, interaction with other students my age, educational activities and home stays with host families.

    People to People Student Ambassadors are carefully interviews and evaluated before their acceptance, and I am honored to have been selected.  Personally, I am looking forward to learning more about cultural differences and gaining independence.  I hope to broaden my perspective of the world and gain a better understanding of Western European history.  As an Ambassador, I can also earn high school and college credit because of the many educational elements in my program.

    I am currently seeking financial sponsors to help me with tuition, and value your support!  Allow me to share some history of the People to People program with you.  President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded the organization in 1956.  He believed that if people from different cultures could come together in peace and friendship, eventually the world would follow.  Since its founding, People to People has launched many international programs, including Sister Cities and Project HOPE.

    The program tuition is $6,500, which includes all transportation, accommodations, meals and educational activities.  My mother has been busy lately baking all sorts of goodies for the many bake-sales we’ve done.  THANK YOU MOTHER!! 

HOW TO HELP ME:  

If you are interested in helping me raise money for the trip, you can do so in a couple of ways.  Of course my Mother would accept donations in person, or you can donate securely through this website.  My Mother has set up a PayPal account, which is set up to accept credit and debit card transactions.  Any help will be greatly appreciated and we also ask for your prayers for a safe trip and return!  THANK YOU!!

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