My name is Eric Tsai, I’m a 26 years old graduated student from Nanyang Technological University, I have recently been accepted by University of British Columbia to study Bachelor of Computer Science at Vancouver Campus in Canada. I’m actually very excited about this, but also surprising upset for the total tuition fees.
I have been studying in Singapore and supporting my tuition fees by taking part time jobs since 2014. I had completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2013 at University of Malaya in Malaysia, a Bachelor of Science in Physics (Honours) in 2016 and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) in 2018 at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
At the moment I was able to request loan from my beloved single mother who live in Malaysia, it depressed me a lot because for the first time requesting money from her since I was an adult, and temporarily holding off my family expenses for her.
My tuition fees included the living costs was around $62200 CAD ($47900 USD approx), not including flight. My current finance management including $23859 from mom, $7125 own savings, $751 scholarships, and $2511 loan from relatives. I’m also having a $8.5/hr(4-10pm, 5 days/week) part time job located a nearby Cedele Bakery Cafe, and will be expecting an extra $4590 to support my tuition fees before the deadline. I’m also looking for a morning shift part time job currently, hopefully will be able to earn another $2500-3500 to add up my tuition fees.
This opportunity will not only enhance my knowledge but achieve great things for not just myself, but also for my family and country. I sincerely seek assistance in raising funds towards my prospective studies. I appreciate for your time to read my story and will be very grateful for every donation made toward my further education and dream.
