Hello All. My name is James Young. I'm a freshman majoring in Business Management at Hampton University. I am going to Spain May 20-30 for a Study Abroad Program. We will be giving speeches, writing travelogues, and interacting with the natives during our stay. I'm writing to ask if anyone knows of any company or business that offers sponsorships to students studying abroad. I am in desperate need of funds. The trip costs $1400 and we must have the majority of the money by March 31st. If you know of any companies or businesses or would like to make a donation, either leave a message or call my cell phone number at (716)739-2095. If my phone is turned off for any reason, just leave a message and I will respond. Thank you everyone!

James Young

I wish you the best of luck, jysuper! Hope you get some sponsorship.

And what a great idea! Hey, maybe I could get some corporate sponsorship/endorsements for my trip to Madrid next month! YEAH! Maybe I could fly for free if while on the plane, I wear a T-Shirt that says "MadridMan LOVES to fly AirFrance!" Then, while walking around Madrid taking my photos I could wear a different T-shirt that says "MadridMan LOVES SONY Products!" And then, later, maybe I can "tapear" for free at Museo del Jamon if I wear yet another T-shirt that reads "MadridMan LOVES Museo del Jamon!"

Of course, about 99.99% of the people who would see these whacky T-shirts wouldn't have the first clue as to "WHO IS MADRIDMAN??!" and likely wouldn't care either.

Good luck jysuper! Hope you get a little something to help you. I admire your "piedras". (not in the literal sense, of course )

Saludos, MadridMan