Harri's long-term goal is to be accepted as a student at Cambridge university, so she is attempting one step at a time to get there.
Invercargill, Southland
Hi from Harri. From “Please help” to “Please join me”
In Term 3 2021, I discovered an opportunity to study Medicine with Immerse at Cambridge University. I knew it was a match for me but “how do I get to it?” Then I learnt of the scholarships. So I tried. Late in 2021 I studied for NCEA plus submitted my application to Immerse and early this year I gained a partial scholarship.
Then I was faced with the question of “How do I get from Invercargill NZ to Cambridge, England?” because my family, like so many others, don’t have the ability to come up with $14,841 for the remaining course fees and two airfares with only a few weeks' notice. I applied to community funders. I wrote letters to private companies and I was turned away because I was an individual. I then spoke to people in my community who I hoped would understand what I had achieved and want me to be there as much as I wanted to attend. They did and they spoke to some people and like wheels in motion a new path opened.
I was hesitant to go public and speak to a reporter because although I knew my story of what I had achieved and wanted to achieve was a great thing, I was asking for help and I know so many people need financial help. It also meant telling whoever was reading that my family couldn’t come up with at least $10K in a few weeks.
With Buy Me A Coffee and GiveALittle plus people approaching me, the money was raised! THANK YOU! I am SO grateful to everyone. Every single donation matters to me. ♡ Harri
Harri is my daughter.
Airfares and course fees
Harri's CV is Worth Celebrating 11 July 2023
How does she do that? In focusing on what she needs to do, a moment (or two, or three) is needed to focus on what she has done. How her brain works and actually does what it does, that’s a wonderful mystery to behold. I’m so glad that I get to be a part of that journey.
As her Mum I hold space for her. If she feels the need to pause, she pauses. If she feels the need to work hard, that’s what she does.
I have a goal of reminding Harri that there is a middle ground between being humble and shouting achievements from the rooftops.
Dear Harri, I am so very proud of who you are and growing to be no matter how big or small your achievements.
I know Harri messaged you directly with thanks at the time, this is my belated message to publicly thank you. Your support is so very much appreciated. Thank you !! - Robyn
Your support is very much appreciated. Thanks so much !! - Harri
Thank you so much for your help !! - Harri
Thank you so much !! This means so much to me - Harri
You lovely lady. Thank you so much!
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