Michael has applied to attend Brown University Summer@Brown this summer and is raising funds for his program fees. Can you help?
Michael
Michael
Interest:
Liberal Arts
Grade:
10th
School:
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
Location:
New York, NY
Successfully funded on May 11th, 2016!
Fully funded!
$2,691 raised
$0 to go
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Michael
Michael's Story

My passion is business management.

I discovered my passion for leadership and management in school where I have explored various roles when doing projects, working in groups or just having a discussion. Specifically, in 8th grade, I was working with my best friends on a science project, which was difficult to plan because we were in different classes. With less than a week left, I realized that leadership is a part of me I couldn't ignore, so I took hold and drove us to success. In the end, we pulled through and earned a 99 on our paper. From this, I realized I enjoy being the leader in anything I do, making sure everything is perfectly placed and planned. Overall, managing is my passion, and I want to pursue management specifically in business.

The Brown Pre-college program will help me explore my passions because it has courses that I'm interested in. Management and business are both very broad fields, which merge with others to create endless possibilities. I believe the program will help bridge the gap between my passions and a future career. The Brown Pre-College program is a unique program in that it would allow me to experience the college life early in my high school career.

Philip
A Note from Mr. Traversa, Michael's Counselor

"Michael has explored his passion of business management by incorporating being a leader into many of the activities he pursues. He is a great candidate for the Brown Pre-College Summer Program because he will benefit tremendously from being in a challenging business class, as well as partaking in the activities outside of the classroom. Not only is Michael prepared academically, but he is someone who I know will take full advantage of the different opportunities he is given.

I was impressed by Michael right from the start when he told me he had every intention of attending an Ivy League school. I think this program would be an important part of him realizing that goal. And even more so, I know he will bring a lot to the community as well. His entrepreneurial spirit combined with a positive way of looking at challenging situations allows for him to get involved and inspire others to join him."

Campaign Activity
Michael
Michael posted an update
August 3
Thank you all for my amazing experience at Brown!

My experience at Brown University this summer was amazing! The environment within the program was great; I felt like my peers were as passionate about learning as I am. I really enjoyed the economics course I took. I learned a great deal about the research aspects of economics and how to apply economics to different areas. I hope I can go back next year and take some more classes! I would once again like to thank all the amazing people that helped make this dream a reality for me, I would've never been able to attend Brown this summer without you all.

Michael
Michael posted an update
June 8
Thank you for my upcoming Summer@Brown experience!

I am thrilled to announce that my campaign has been fully funded! I am profoundly thankful for all the donations that I received. Without your support, I would have never been able to attend Summer@Brown. I am lucky to say that my campaign went smoothly and I am ready for my summer economics course at Brown University. I am one step closer to achieving my goals, and I would, once again, like to thank every single one of my donors for providing me with the support I needed to attend this program!

Success! Mr. Traversa helped Michael raise $2,691
May 11
Anonymous donated $150
May 11
Anonymous donated $50
May 3
Anonymous donated $25
May 3
Brian Keane donated $100
May 3

Hope its a great success.

Zinaria & Yan Liu donated $200
May 3

Hello Michael. My father instilled in me that I didn't get where I am by myself. No matter how hard I think I worked to achieve my accomplishments, I had help. This help came in the form of sacrifice from people years ago who paved the way to make it possible for me to get an education. This help also came from my local community members who gave financial and moral support and guidance.
We are happy to donate toward your education and success. We are very proud of you and what you want to accomplish. Yan and I ask that you do your best in everything and also give back when it is your turn to help someone else. This is the most important thing.
My company, Regeneron, will be giving a matching gift of $200. Please let us know if there are any problems receiving this.
Kindest Regards,
Zinaria YW Liu

Karen Harjes donated $100
May 3

Sounds like a great program - Good Luck!

Anonymous donated $25
May 2

So proud of you, Michael!

Anonymous donated $25
May 2
#wishbonesummer donated $100
April 26
Anonymous donated $50
April 19

Good luck!

Joanna Burtner donated $50
April 19
Anonymous donated $200
April 18

If you have curiosity, passion, and determination to learn and succeed, money should not be an impediment. Just remember to pay it forward to others trying to do the same.

Anonymous donated $25
April 17
Anonymous donated $35
April 17
Anonymous donated $35
April 17
Anonymous donated $51
April 12
Student Contribution donated $199
April 11
Brown University
Anonymous donated $1,271
April 11
Philip
Mr. Traversa started this campaign
April 11
Michael
Michael was accepted into Wishbone!
February 1