‘People deserve to dream dreams’: Twitter users support Pakistani student crowdfunding for New York film degree

A twitter user named Abdullah Shahid took to Twitter to crowdfund for his Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degree at New York University.

“Hello friends, after much deliberation, I’ve decided to try and crowdfund for the degree. I’ve made a GoFundMe and an IndieGogo (for people in Pakistan who might want to donate) and would really appreciate retweets and sharing w people! Thank you all,” he wrote in a tweet.

“My name is Abdullah and I was recently accepted into the prestigious New York University’s Grad Film MFA program. Something that I would not have thought possible in my wildest dreams but I need your help to make this dream into a reality,” his Go Fund Me me introduction read.
He has set a goal of collecting $51,500 on Go Fund Me.

Hello friends, after much deliberation, I've decided to try and crowdfund for the degree. I've made a GoFundMe and an IndieGogo (for people in Pakistan who might want to donate) and would really appreciate retweets and sharing w people! Thank you all <3 https://t.co/hlaSG33als https://t.co/nD4Rsbexw0 pic.twitter.com/bns4Wq3uFd

— Abdullah Shahid (@chadullah) June 3, 2023

Many twitter users criticised him for raising funds for a film degree. However, Abdullah got more supporters than critics, receiving positive feedback from scores of people.

Have a look at Twitter reactions.

We need better films. Supporting Abdullah are one of the few steps we can make to making that happen. NYU has a great film program and the city has great professional networks https://t.co/RuMuPIIcRE

— ArafatMazhar 🤖 (@ArafatMazhar) June 4, 2023

you lot are so insufferable and sadistic.. acting like he’s responsible for pakistan’s economic crisis or sth😭 all those shaming him can rot in hell bec what is wrong with seeking public support to fund a highly prestigious educational program..? i rlly hope he gets that bag <3 https://t.co/cH8QCbJCQ6

— zara®️ (@raastachorein) June 4, 2023