DR Japan Fund

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Hello! If you didn't already know, my name is Jay Lee. I have recently been selected to study abroad in Kyoto, Japan from March 2009 - August 2009. While I am there, I will be furthering my study of marketing strategies through the use of modern technology several years ahead of the United States. I will be continuing on to my fourth and final year as an Arts major with a Digital Arts minor, and with almost four years of professional experience as a graphic and website designer. This opportunity will enhance my college experience by giving me new international perspectives on how far technology can take us in a consumer-driven economy. My purpose is also to immerse myself in these new experiences to expand my understanding of Japan's unique Asian culture beyond the U.S. borders. And most importantly, this information will create opportunities to share my experiences with others in my community.

This semester in Kyoto costs roughly $15,600. This amount includes:

Program Fees
Administrative Fees - $4,239.00
Mandatory Health Insurance - $115.00

Personal Expenses
Room & Meals-Estimate - $7,895.00
Incidentals/Transportation/Books - $1,740.00
National Health Insurance - $55.00
Estimated Pre-Departure Expenses - $300.00
Estimated Round-Trip Airfare - $1,300.00

Although this might seem like a lot of money, the once-in-a-lifetime knowledge and experiences from this semester will prove invaluable for both my future and college career.

How You Can Help

I have already raised a lot on my own, and with your help I will achieve this goal! Every penny can count. If a hundred people donated $2 each, that's $200! (I originally started at $1, but I found out later that Paypal takes almost half of that in fees @_@.)
Any small contribution is greatly appreciated :).

PayPal Supported!

To All Donating Webmasters!

If You're A Non-Commercial Webmaster

• with a minimum donation of $10
• and place 1 Japan Fund banner linked to this page from your website (banners provided below). To be kept online from the day you donate until the end of the program - August 9, 2009

...you will be given an opportunity to showcase any single website on DR's main page for the duration of the student exchange program in Japan (~4.5 months). This is the equivalent of a $45 Partnership with DR.

If You're A Commercial Webmaster

• with a minimum donation of $20

...you will be given an opportunity to showcase any single website on DR's main page for the duration of the student exchange program in Japan (~4.5 months). This is the equivalent of a $135 Partnership with DR.

Interested?
Please comment here or send me a message including the following information:

• Website Name
• Website URL
• Information you used to donate

To All Donating More than $5

Each contribution of more than $5 will give you the opportunity to make one wallpaper request! The top five contributions will be selected around April or May (date TBA), and will be completed over the year 2009. These requests take priority over general Graphics Requests ;).
Limit one wallpaper per donor.

Interested?
Please comment here or send me a message including the following information:

• Series Name
• Series Character (maximum 2, optional)
• Information you used to donate

Spread the Word!

Please support the Japan Fund by linking to this page! Feel free to use any of these banners:




http://dragonrain.com/japanfund

If you have any questions please feel free to comment here or send me an email.
Thank you so much for your support!! :D

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