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I just want to take this time to thank each and every person who backed my project. I have safely returned from my time abroad in Manchester, England and am beyond grateful for all of the support I received. The experience was one I will not soon forget. 

Armed with a tape recorder, camera, pen and paper, I not only sat through classes at the University of Manchester but interacted with many people while living in the city centre and traveling around Europe. My "Aspects of Contemporary America" course was a great source of inspiration as I was able to listen in and observe as students displayed and expressed their knowledge and opinions of popular American culture. The same was true of American history and race relations in my "[American] Southern Literature" course. I have already begun working on transforming notes, memories and quotes into pieces of poetry and fiction for my collection.

My time abroad was unlike anything I could have anticipated, and in accordance with such my collection is also evolving in ways I had not previously imagined! All of this, in great part, is thanks to each and every one of you.

Before leaving for England I sent out all of the backer awards. Some email addresses did not work and some people simply didn't respond to the information surveys. In any case, if you have not received your backer award (or if your material arrived damaged) please take the time to email me and let me know. I will be sure to send your award as soon as possible. It is important to me to be able to show my appreciation to you all both in text and materially. You can email me at wintalexismarie@gmail.com

Thank you all so much!

Below is a picture of me in front of a fountain in London:

I would like to take the time out to thank each and every one of you for your contribution. It truly means so much to me and the people that this project is going to affect. I am honestly humbled by the support you all have shown me and am excited that I will now have the opportunity to pursue my dreams.

Although I have reached my $9,000 goal there are still 53 hours left. Kickstarter and Amazon together take 10% of the total amount funded (a number which I did not originally factor into my goal calculation).

If everyone could help spread the word and let people know that they still have the chance to support an amazing project I would truly appreciate that. I know no way to truly express how grateful I am to know that so many people believe in the work that I am doing.

Thank you so much!

First and foremost I'd like to thank everyone that has helped to support "Black Girl Abroad" thus far. I am so grateful for your contribution.

At your request I have posted a new, more informative video which speaks more specifically to the nature of the project and exactly what it is that you're backing. Please watch and share with friends and family!

Even if you are unable to donate monetarily, spreading the word is a donation in and of itself! Thank you!

If you pledge $100 or more, in addition to having your name included in the 'thank you' section of the completed work, you will also receive a copy of my self-titled poetry album!