Woman gets surprise from Secret Santa during a class party that will allow her to stay in school
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- Опубліковано 19 гру 2023
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The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season.
Nikki came to eastern Idaho when she was a high school junior as an exchange student. She knew this was home for her so she stayed for her senior year, then enrolled in college and completed her bachelor's degree in Idaho. She wants to make Idaho her permanent home and has been actively working through the paperwork process to gain that ability, but it takes years to gain all the approvals she needs to complete the process.
Nikki was accepted to the ISU PA program that started in August. Application and acceptance into the program is extremely rigorous and demanding. Only about 8% of applicants are granted admission. She has also devoted hundreds of hours serving the people of Idaho as a volunteer firefighter/EMT.
It will cost Nikki $15,000 per semester for six consecutive semesters to complete the program. Most of the students take out student loans, but you have to be a citizen of the United States to qualify for a student loan. Since Nikki's citizen status is still pending, she does not qualify for a student loan and she is not allowed to take a paid job. If she doesn't come up with the money, she will be deported.
Secret Santa asked if we could track Nikki down and surprise her with an early Christmas gift. Check out the video in the player above!
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Incredible courage and drive to emigrate to a new country, pursue such a rigorous degree, and wade through the process of citizenship and the financial worries of how to finance it all. Immigrants make our country stronger! Best wishes to Nicki!
Yes, legal immigrants do make us stronger, Almost 10 million illegals make us weak and dying from fentanyl.
Certain types of immigrants make our country stronger. Those who assimilate, work hard and learn English.
@@marygoff3332 Amen!
@@marygoff3332 Well , that can be said about natural born citizens as well.... Jesus let us know that there will always be "the poor" among us..... poor in spirit, poor in effort, poor in opportunity....still, he admonished us to never to lose sight of every opportunity to do good. "Behind it, we can glimpse the ancient biblical command: “If one of your brothers and sisters… is in need, you shall not harden your heart nor close your hand to them in their need." There, but for the Grace of God, go I.
"Immigrants make our country stronger!"
Some of them.
Immigrants like her built our great country and continue to make it great.
You are so right! I'm a direct desendant from the mayflower. Peace and Merry Christmas from Northern Michigan!
And the type of immigrants we WANT here!
@@lukehartman9386GIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TODAY
@@freddiestranger9783 I never said that, your words and assumption.
@@freddiestranger9783 take your own advice. Judgment is a sin dear Freddie.
These are the type of people we as Americans need..Hard working dedicated people...
Yes, I work with a lot of Guatemala immigrants. Very hard working and kind people. Just like her!
That describes nearly every immigrant I’ve ever known!
@@reinabrowne😂
@@reinabrowne same here!
@reinabrowne We have immigrants from Guatemala. Their sin is like family..They are a wonderful family..
She has almost no identifiable accent except with her awesome reaction “I’m not getting deported!” I heard a hint of Russian/Eastern Euro. If English isn’t her first language then that is crazy impressive and indicative of her strong desire and capability for learning. 35 credits per semester is wild, she has drive and focus I could only dream of lol. She will achieve so much in life, good luck to her!!
Sounded a bit Canadian.
I heard Canada in her English.
I heard Scandinavian.
I hear French Canadian, eh. 🤗 I was thinking Germany, Austria at first.
I think she is german.
Her classmates (very) genuine happiness for her tells us all we need to know about her.
This
Was
Awesome
That woman in the white sweater was so happy for her. We all need someone like that in our lives. ♥
she is tax sucker
went back and rewatch it. Having had negative ppl in my life and family that didn't support me I love seeing ppl get happy for others. You have no idea how it helps
@@bobsmith4054 It's incredibly uplifting and absolutely joy to see.
I'm so happy for her. She's working hard and deserves to have citizenship.
Most news channels demonize immigrants. This news channel shows how vital they are to America. I love it.
Wait... Can't she just cross the border and claim that she's escaping a communist country ruled by a dangerous psychopath (I'm assuming that she's Canadian.)?
Attention Liberals:
This is the kind of immigrant we want.
We don't need more laborers and/or busboys, or even construction workers, English-speaking or not, as we have plenty of lazy Americans who can be coerced into taking low-skill, or physically demanding jobs simply by cutting off some or all of their senseless, "benefits."
Bottom line?
The immigration policies of all countries should involve the creation of a brain-drain mechanism, deigned to draw ands capture the valuable skills and abilities possessed by people such as this young lady.
Yep ~ our country is stronger because of people like her! 😊
Unlike most of the US kids who want free crap, she is earning it!!!
Sometimes people's dreams end because of money or lack of encouragement. This was fantastic. Great job Santa.
Awesome to see someone who has entered this country, is working hard and . . .
DOING IT LEGALLY.
Merry Christmas.
She is going to be a great Physician! She's not a stick in the mud! Bless her.
Fyi, her PA goal means Physician's Assistant. I think that Nikki, with her sIncere drive to make it happen, will be an awesome one! Holiday blessings to you and yours.
Thank you secret Santa. Good luck Nikki. We’re proud of you
I hope she gets approval granted. We need good Citizens who follow the Law and do it the right way
Lmao, follow the law! Hypocrisy cause you know it's a white European, not a brown from Central America or a black person from Africa.
This countries system of approval is so trash though. She has no better chance of not being forced out than anyone else unfortunately. I had a co-worker who got a masters degree at UNC but because of the lottery system was forced to leave the US even after working at a company post Masters for a few years. It's so dumb. Even the legal way needs a MAJOR overhaul.
@@Salki1012 Unfortunately Congress can't even agree on if we should change the clocks,They remind me of High school kids who can't agree how to Open a Paper bag
Good luck with your studies Nikki!
Thank You Secret Santa for helping a young girls dreams come true!
I’m glad your car didn’t get towed Nate!
Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎅
Hello from BC Canada!! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays everyone!! ❤
Hello from Vancouver! 🇨🇦❤
Love from Ontario. Seasons Greetings ♥
THAT WAS AWESOME!
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you, Secret Santa! ❤❤❤
I'd like to personally thank her for making the US a better place with her presence. Thank you. Well deserved.
Now that's an immigrant we really need!! God Bless her.
Think what your groceries would cost if we didn't have immigrants to do back breaking jobs that 'regular" Americans wont do.
In some ways this might be their best of all. She and those around her will benefit from this, for many years to come.
🙏❤️🙏You go Nikki!
love this! and i respect the fact nate come back to update us on their car not getting towed 😂😂 4:24
Great Video. GOD knows we need more Physician Assistants (PA). GOD Bless! 👍🙏
I cried :-) I know what it's like to think that if I don't have the money. I can't go to school next semester. That was my whole goal in life. Back then. Was to go to school. To do good with my life. I have never tried to get a citizenship in another country. She has so many worthy and valuable qualities. She will give to the United States of the Americas. Praise and love to secret santa. My tears are still flowing for her :-)
An amazing gift hope this young lady gets her permission to stay due to all the hard work she has put into achieving her goal may God bless you all abundantly have a very blessed chry
Thank you Secret Santa!
What a wonderful gift! I hope she is able to gain her citizenship and remain in Idaho. I believe she will be a blessing to her community.
That was so fun! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for coming to America 🇺🇸 the right way. Merry Christmas and welcome to our country. Good luck in your future endeavors.
The gift of an education!!! Wow!! Thank you, Secret Santa and your Elves for giving this young woman this tuition gift!! She will be an asset to our weary world! Praises and peace!
Secret Santa, Wowsers!!!! You just keep on making us speechless and blessing so many wonderful people!!!!
I fell asleep in the Unv. of Wisc, Madison, Law Library and the campus police towed me, that was a real adventure.
They never said where she was from??? Congrats Nikki!!
Sounds Canadian!?
I’m a Canuckian (🇨🇦), when she said « I’m not getting deported» she sounded Eastern European…..no matter this gift will keep on giving….great job ❤️🎄❤️
South africa.
@@TheLesleegirl"she sounded Eastern European"
It could just as well be Western Europe. Germany... Perhaps even Iceland.
You will never find anybody better than nate to do this job.
On a side note. She is gorgeous. Smart and beautiful. A deadly combination.
NATE! You are an incredible person! Such an upstanding beautiful man. Love and appreciate you ❤🙏🏻
Great job Secret Santa 👏👏
She's obviously doing a good job with her studies and all at the party were Happy for her!!
What a great investment in her future 💕
God bless her abundantly 🙏
Thanks and blessings to Secret Santa, EIN, Nate and team and those who nominated someone 🙌🙏💕🙏
Hope y'all have a blessed New Year 🙏💖🙏
What a shame that this video has such hateful people commenting. These are usually filled with such loving comments. Ridiculous!
Are you referring to the comments about how many illegals come to this country and are given government assistance and how refreshing it is to see someone actually try to become a citizen the correct way?
She is a national treasure..America needs people like you…blessing and decency for all..vote Blue..share the wealth..
I love east Idaho. I got into a car accident in 2013 that killed both of my sisters I was the driver of it. And the community came together to help pay for there funerals. East Idaho is such a special place.
"I'm not getting deported!" What a great reaction. And I totally get the concern about parking. Parking at the university where I work is an absolute nightmare this year because they sold more off-campus parking permits than they have parking spaces (and yes, I realize that was a terrible idea; I agree, but I have no voice in the department that made that decision).
Love that this gift will affect her future and those needing her care for their health, awesome! God bless you all.
hello i,m in England and just love watching Secret Santa been watching for the last 5 years the year cant come around quick enough
Good luck with your studies, Nicki! Merry Christmas!
"I'm not getting deported!" Lol that was awesome!!!
Secret Santa,EIN and all others valuable person precious work always and Love from Bharat ( India) 🇮🇳
She's great! I'm glad she gets to stay ❤
God bless you and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 Secret Santa. You are so generous and touch so many lives.
We didn't get towed😂
Classmates were so happy for her 👌🙌
Very nice!
Today is December 20th . I wish all the people of East Idaho News a FANTASTIC Christmas. And...Also for Secret Santa . Best wishes for NATE...JOSH..and all the elves. You all are AWSOME . Greetings from Spain.
Congratulations Nikki!
God bless you & Thank you Secret Santa , Elves Nate , & his helper Elves , for a wonderful gift to a deserving young Lady .❤️💚🎅🏻🤶🏻🧑🎄🎄
How awesome was that.
Her voice is deep.
So many brilliant, motivated and inspirational people out there who just lack the money to be the best they can be. Thank you Secret Santa for all you do for the community. We need more people who care about the dreams of others.
She crushed it!!!❤❤❤
Thanks so much, Secret Santa! ❤
Nice young people. Great young woman. I wish all of the every good thing in life.
Thats bloody amazing.... I hope the securing of her course for the 2 full years helps a long way to her status.... awesome job as always to everyone involved.
The cost is $15K per semester. This will cover next semester's tuition ONLY. I know she is grateful but she will need $60K to get what's left of her program. Hopefully, Nikki will be able to get something that will allow her to work some to stay here. Maybe someone could do a go fund me to cover her remaining tuition & it is held by the school so she can finish her PA program. Happy Holidays! Keep going Nikki! With your will there is a way!
How wonderful for this young lady. It's time someone doing the right thing is recognized. Prayers and best wishes for Nikki as she continues her journey toward a degree and citizenship. When she said, "I'm not getting deported!", I got chills. Thank you, Secret Santa, for helping make her dream come true. Thank you, Nate and Helpers, for all the deliveries and the videos. A Big Ol' Merry Christmas from Texas to everyone! 🎀🎄🎅❤
Welcome to Niki. You work hard, you contribute to our country. Welcome welcome! Merry Christmas!
That was soooooo wonderful. Loved her shirt with the nutcrackers and “Crushed It”. Way to go Nicki ❣️
Merry Christmas to Secret Santa, Nate, and crew. Good luck Nikki.
No tow ... I giggled so hard
Nate and the team, and Secret Santa "Crushed it" ! just as it says on Nikki's T-shirt.
Merry Christmas Nikki🎄 Wishing you warm holiday greetings and sending you warm aloha from Hilo, Hawaiʻi💖🌺🌺🌺
Way to go! God bless her!
Great gift. Merry Christmas Nikki. Thank you Secret Santa.
Love from Canada .
Nate and crew and to Secret Santa , I hope you and your families have a very Merry Christmas .... I love watching these videos ...they bring cheer to lots of people ...they are currently cheering me up as my husband and myself are battling the flu right before Christmas ...thank you for sharing these
Thanks Secret Santa! 😊⛄🎄❄
Best of luck Nikki🌈🙏🇺🇸. Glad the car was still there 🤣🤣🤣
Wow! 15k is bigtime. Secret Santa strikes again. Merry Christmas from Milford Ct
"I'm not getting deported!" LOL! What a trooper! Good luck to her.
Well Deserved
Incredible 😊😊😊 … ❤️
THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!! THANK YOU, NATE AND TEAM!! GOD BLESS YOU, NICKI, IN THE BEST NATION ON EARTH!!! MERRY CHRISTmas, EVERYONE!!! Susan, Napoleon, MO
Love, love, love!! So happy for her!
Fantastic For Her, Beautiful To See Nate
Thank you Secret Santa!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
😊
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The best ever!!!
What a fantastic 👏 🎁 ❤
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That's wonderful! I wonder where she's from. I listened twice, but I never heard Nate say it.
I wish her well in her schooling and in becoming a citizen.
Glad your car wasn't towed, Merry Christmas! Good luck Nikki!
People like her who perseveres will go far in life. Good luck in finishing your degree! 🎉
I’ve been seeing a female PA for all my health needs in rural western MA since 2005. Congrats, Nicki and to all her fellow classmates. “You can do hard things!” 🎉
Where is she from? Best wishes for a bright future, Nikki.
South africa.
@@frederickpile3599 She's German not dutch. South Africans have a dutch accent.
That was a sweet gift for my heart that the news vehicle was not towed. Merry Christmas to all of those students!
What a thrill for her! You guys are awesome, there are no words to describe the joy you bring. Merry Christmas to all.💕
YAY !! Merry Christmas Nikki!!
I loved the phrase “I’m not getting departed”… 🤣🤣🤣 @Idahonews - when you go to deliver gifts I think you should put a large sign in the windscreen asking not to be towed as secret santa is on a mission. 🥰
Thanks and Merry Christmas ISU for not towing the East Idaho News Santa sleigh. 🎅
YAY!
How honest and sincere was that last remark about not getting deported. That is honest reality.Wow congrats and well deserved. Merry Christmas
She knows how to work. Because of this she will always succeed
I was an EMT with a volunteer ambulance corp. And full time student 18 credit hours, I barely had free time, I can't imagine being in a PA program.
She also gets a santa hat at the very end. 😅
My favorite videos this time of year. ❤
I am glad you didn’t get towed haha.
"we can do hard things", what a perfect view of life.
Nicki! Not getting deported...hurraaah!