<p>For someone who has overcome so much to achieve such laudable dreams is amazing. But getting there is only halfway of the story. Fundraising is appropriate, and in our day-and-age, what better way than to raise awareness through the technology available?</p>
<p>Paying for boarding and tuition is not necessarily enough. Textbooks are expensive. Study materials are expensive. As a Harvard student, I can attest that Harvard does provide a lot, but it is an immense help to be able to buy one’s own textbook. </p>
<p>I understand that there are resources to help Khadijah’s family, but her dreaming about buying a home for her own mother is an absolutely admirable goal. I wholeheartedly support the fact that she has the courage to raise a voice about her dreams and ask whoever wants to help her, to support her. </p>
<p>Compmom, you’re right; she shouldn’t have to worry about that. But as a person who knows Khadijah, I know she loves her family. </p>
<p>I’m sure that many people share the sentiment that if their mothers were homeless, they’d dream of housing their family members too - because they love them- even if it wasn’t their responsibility to.</p>