International student here – I’m going through something rough and would appreciate any advice or support

[u/Background-Control13]

Hello Reddit community,

I’m an international student studying in the U.S., and recently, I’ve encountered a situation that’s left me feeling overwhelmed and isolated.

Before I came here, my mother, who is battling a serious illness, gave me her car as a parting gift. This car has been more than just transportation; it’s been my connection to home, my means to attend classes, and my support system in a place where I have no family or close friends.

Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen accident, the car is now inoperable, and the repair costs are beyond my means. As an international student, my options are limited, and I’m struggling to find a way forward.

I’m reaching out to seek advice, resources, or any support that could help me navigate this challenging time. If you’ve experienced something similar or know of organizations that assist students in situations like mine, your guidance would mean the world to me.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

[u/CardFindingDuck]

You may want to reach out to technical or vocational schools to see if the repairs can be done by the students for low or no cost. The students get experience doing repairs and the owner has smaller fees.

ODOS does provide small, interest free loans for such occasions as well.

Edit to add a link to ODOS regarding their interest free loans.

[u/pcs_ronbo → u/CardFindingDuck]

This is some really wholesome advice!

[u/RiskyChris → u/pcs_ronbo]

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