I got accepted for People to People Student Ambassador program, and the trip I would be going on is 19 days in France, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. After going to the meeting and hearing from kids that had gone on a trip last year, I was convinced that this was something I wanted dearly! I have always wanted to travel, and this is a great opportunity, and will help set me aside during college applications (I will be in the 10th grade after going this summer).
HOWEVER, the big kicker was when they said it was…
,500 for everything (inc. food, transportation, and hotels, etc.)
+ 5 for a plane ticket to New York (that’s where we leave out of, and I’m coming from DFW area, Texas)
+ 5 for insurance for my bags and health and stuff.
Also, I would need spending money. But I was wondering how much money I should need (for 19 days) ? 00? I don’t know!
But my main question for you guys is… I need a way to raise the money myself. My dad offered to pay 00 of it, but I would so much rather do it myself and not suck out two grand unless it is absolutely necessary…
I am already asking friends and family for money (which I HATE to do), and I am telling them it will count as my b-day and christmas money!
But I need creative ideas for getting ALOT of money. And luckily, we don’t have to pay it all for a year, but still… I need it stat.
Car wash?
Scholarships?
Garage Sale?
Give me your ideas or links to websites with ideas!
Thanks so much!
Chrisa-
It is for students in the DFW area that went to this meeting, not just people from my school? In fact, I don’t know anybody.
And the people I heard testimonies from went to the meeting and told us in person how fun it is. (And they’re not employees, they’re high schoolers, and one mother)
Lastly, they gave us a handout with the price on the first page, and told us about it in the beginning of the meeting.
So stop trying to burst my bubble if your only evidence comes from what you’ve heard or read on the internet. Kthanks.