Congratulations Sydney!

My name is Sydney Hicks, and I am a junior at Orting High School.

I was recently interviewed and accepted to participate as a delegate for the People to People Student Ambassador Program to Europe this summer 2014. The program promotes international understanding while building leadership skills among America’s youth. This 20-day exchange consists of meeting members of British Parliament and go behind the scenes to explore European cathedrals and mysterious castles. This also includes interaction with other students my age, educational activities, and a home-stay with a host family in Germany. I will be traveling to these destinations: England, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland.

People to People Student Ambassadors are carefully interviewed and evaluated before their acceptance, and I am honored to have been selected. Personally, I am looking forward to broadening my perspectives of the world and gaining a better understanding of Western European history. My grandfather fought in World War II in Europe. Upon my return, I plan to share my experience with schools and civic clubs in our community. As an Ambassador, I can also earn high school and college credit because of the many educational elements in my program. I am currently seeking financial sponsors to help me with tuition, and hope I can count on your support.

In case you haven’t heard of People to People, please allow me to share some history with you. President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded the organization in 1956. He believed that if people from different cultures could come together in peace and friendship, so eventually would countries. Since its founding, People to People has launched many international programs, including Sister Cities and Project HOPE.

The program tuition is $6,499, which includes all transportation, accommodations, meals, and educational activities. I am asking several contributors to each donate whatever amount to help me reach my goal. Is it possible for you to assist me by making a contribution? Any amount would be appreciated to help me reach my goal. I plan share my journal, photographs, and experiences with contributors upon my return.

My program tuition is due May of 2014. Your generous contribution would enable me to share in this wonderful opportunity. Thank you in advance for your consideration and support.

Sincerely yours,

Sydney M. Hicks

TWO CONVENIENT AND EASY PAYMENT OPTIONS

1. Make a payment online at: http://payment.peopletopeople.com (Delegate last name Hicks ID# 0010200281)

2. Pay by Check: include the delegate name and ID number (Sydney Hicks ID#0010200281) on check and remit to:

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
PO BOX 34902
SEATTLE WA 98124 98124-1902 USA