Well, I was fortunate to have obtained the money I needed in such a short amount of time. I was hesitant in accepting to go to the program because of the money issue. Seeing one of my schoolmates approach one of our teachers asking him to sponsor her, and seeing his willingness to help motivated me to do the same.

I began by asking two lawyers that I have known for several years, then teachers and administrators with whom I have built strong relationships, employees from a community center, my school's alumni association, family, and then outside organizations and individuals such as the Speaker of the State Assembly, and community colleges. I asked one of my instructors for his book, which contains business cards of people we have come into contact and done business with. My approach was successful and I did not have to pay anything…I was able to use my communication skills to accomplish my goal.