To My Nearest and Dearest,
Many of you may have heard that I have been accepted to the Center for Arabic Studies Abroad (CASA) program to study Arabic in Cairo, Egypt starting in June. When I started this blog, I thought it would be about food in Washington, DC but it looks like I am taking it on the road. I am going to try to continue to post recipes while I am away. Therefore, it likely it will take on an Egyptian twist.
In addition, I have been lucky enough to also receive a fellowship to help defer the cost of the program. However, there are additional expenses that are not covered by this scholarship. I have been blessed to have the support of my friends and family throughout my academic progress without which I would not be in a PhD program or heading to Egypt this summer.I am asking my community and maybe even a few generous strangers for a little more help. I am trying to raise $500 in the next two weeks to help pay for for additional expenses that are not covered by the fellowship including required medical insurance and costs for travel preparations (visa, passport renewal, medical exam, etc). No donation is too small. You will gain my eternal gratitude and a possible mention in the dedication of my first book. In addition, I promise to pay forward all the money that I raise to another person in need when I am able. For whose that want to donate, please got to this link:
FundRazr.
Please let me if you have any questions. Thanks you in advance.
Kind Regards,
Katrina
Siwa, Egypt. July 2009.
PS
If you would rather purchase an item that I need for the trip rather than donate money, I have set up a wishlist on Amazon with a few things that I need. You can access it
here.
Items can be mailed directly through Amazon or to the following address:
Katrina Yeaw
Department of History,
Georgetown University
ICC 600
Washington, DC 20057-1035
