Sergipe student earns a partial scholarship at the University of Cambridge, but can not attend | Sergipe

According to her, the discovery of summer and spring courses open every year at the university was done through the Internet. "I have a lot of interest in studying abroad, I am always looking for scholarship opportunities on websites and I have found this one," he said.

After enrolling a student at the Murilo Braga Public School in Itabaiana, she stated that she had undergone a selection process. The first was an essay, in English, followed by a video, also in a foreign language, where he made a personal presentation talking a bit about his life and his study routine. In addition, the student program and an introductory letter from a teacher were badyzed. And it is only in a last step that she has maintained, by videoconference, with representatives of the university.

"They offer five full scholarships to students from all over the world, but I did not receive them, but as they liked our conversation and evaluation, they offered me a 50% scholarship. which equals £ 1,150, "Larissa explained.

The student had no problem with the language barrier. In addition to studying alone, she relied on the help of school teachers. "I learned English with videos and books on the Internet and at school, and I had a habit of removing doubts."

Although satisfied with the work done, Larissa still does not know if she will be able to attend the course, which is pre-university and lasts two weeks. "I'm still not sure if I can attend the meeting because I can not afford to pay the other half and I have to give an answer by January 15 at the latest," he said. .

The student's mother, Elaine Aparecida Pavani Santos, emphasized her daughter's efforts and said that she hoped that financial aid could achieve her goal. "We were very happy, she devotes herself a lot to studying and we are certain that she will realize this dream.It is a high value for our family, but we hope to get help for that." 39, she can achieve this feat, "he said.