By
Hannah Wynn
Durham
I'm Hannah - a 22 year old who is completely nutty about volcanoes! I'm about to be finishing my first degree at Durham university and am wanting to go study volcanology in Bristol in October. I love everything to do with volcanoes but I also have a passion for sharing my knowledge with everyone, especially kids!
I'm wanting to study an MSc in volcanology at Bristol as it is such an important thing to understand. My first degree barely touched upon the importance of monitoring active volcanoes and this is something I would love to be involved with - but I need to learn more first!
By getting an MSc, I'll be much more qualified to go and help developing countries with monitoring their volcanoes. They often rely on people from overseas to train their staff in the use of equipment.
MSc's are, unfortunately, very hard to get funding for, especially when they are taught masters. Unfortunately, I can't afford to go without help, and most bursary funds in the earth sciences are for mining and oil. Therefore, any help you can give at all would be most appreciated (even if it's just a share on Facebook/twitter!)
My first degree has been very hard for me to obtain, due to poor health after a serious car accident, and the passing of my wonderful grandad last year. I want to complete my MSc to honour his memory, as I know he wanted me to do well in my academic career.
If I hit my minimum target (of £500), the money will be used to buy textbooks and other student essentials - as well as helping with fees for a field trip to active volcanoes abroad for further study.
If I hit my full target (£10,000), then the money will go on my fees as well as fully funding the trip abroad.
Any extra money over my target will be donated to the scout association - of which I am a very keen member of. This will help give young people new experiences in their community.
I'll give updates around every week or so on my new blog - www.tumblr.com/blog/volcanomadgeek
I've got some great rewards planned for those who donate - including some photographic cards from volcanoes I've visited, and an educational visit to discuss volcanoes with you/your child/a youth group/anyone else who's interested.
My new blog is on tumblr - go to www.tumblr.com/blog/volcanomadgeek
Remember to follow and share for regular updates!
There are lots of ways you can help me reach my goal - and they don't have to include donating if you don't want to. Please share my campaign wherever you can, with whomever you like - the more publicity the better!
Of course,if you can, please do donate! Every little bit helps, and I will be immensely grateful for every pound I raise!
Thanks again everyone!
Select this reward if you just want to donate to the project without receiving a reward.
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I'll send you a virtual thank you, with a picture of a volcano that I have taken!
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Estimated delivery: 1 October 2015
I'll make a personalised photobook for you with 10 pictures of volcanoes which I have taken (not active unfortunately). All pictures have been taken in Tenerife or Iceland.
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Estimated delivery: 1 October 2015
I'll make a 30 minute video, explaining the basics of volcanology (or geology/geophysics) aimed at children, followed by a 30 minute question and answer session.
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Estimated delivery: 1 October 2015
I'll come visit your school/scout group/other organisation - provided travel is reimbursed - and present a half day workshop on volcanology or geology, which will include large amounts of practical work and fun!
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Estimated delivery: 1 October 2015