Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters,
I’m so excited to share that Brooklyn Hurst has officially been accepted into a 10-month foreign exchange student program in Finland starting in August 2026!
This is such an amazing opportunity for Brooklyn to experience a new culture, grow both academically and personally, and represent the United States abroad.
The total cost of the program $15,000, which covers tuition and program fees, airfare, insurance, travel expenses, and other necessities during the exchange year.
Brooklyn will be staying with a host family while she’s there, which is such a blessing, but any extra support for personal expenses, school activities, travel needs, and unexpected costs would mean so much.
I also wanted to share that the deadline for the final payment is June 1. We know this is a short timeline, but Brooklyn was just officially accepted into the program last week, and we are working quickly to meet the upcoming financial requirements and deadlines.
Brooklyn has worked incredibly hard for this opportunity and is so excited to learn, grow, and build lifelong friendships through this experience. Studying abroad will give her opportunities and memories that will truly shape her future in meaningful ways.
Any donation, big or small, would be deeply appreciated and will go directly toward helping make this dream come true. And if donating isn’t possible, your prayers, encouragement, and sharing this letter with others would also mean the world to our family.
Thank you so much for believing in Brooklyn and supporting this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Your kindness, generosity, and support truly mean more than you could possibly imagine.
With gratitude,
Patty Schouten�on behalf of Brooklyn Hurst
Phone: 713-582-7389�Email: Pattyschouten@comcast.net
Here is the link to learn more about Finland and what the program has to offer.
