Iām Jasmine Zamprogno from Australia, and until a few weeks ago, I lived at International Student House (ISH) while attending Georgetown Law. The House was a home for me, just as it was for you. As you know, COVID-19 has affected all of us, and ISH is no different. Many residents, including me, had to make the heart-breaking decision to return to our home countries to ride out the wave. During my time at ISH, ordinary things ā breakfast, watching movies, studying ā were made into incredible memories because of the people around me. Even as I prepared to leave the House earlier than I wanted, my fellow residents were the ones who held me together and made me smile. Even in this time, ISH continues to be a home for students and scholars from around the world. You can make a difference in the lives of these residents -friends like Onder, Rempee, and Illayda- and future residents for decades to come by making a contribution to ISH. If you give today, a generous Board member will match all contributions from alumni up to $2,500. During this time of uncertainty, it is the constant of the House and of this community that brings comfort to each resident. Your support will ensure the House remains a safe place of friendship for thousands of students like me. I hope when future ISH residents arrive, the world is a little less chaotic. When universities once again welcome students into their classrooms and interns return to their shared offices, you and I know that future students in Washington, DC will be in the best possible place at International Student House. Thank you for your steadfastness in this time, Jasmine Zamprogno 2019-20 P.S. Family is so important now. We appreciate your being part of the ISH family. |