"It was a blessing out of the blue, a blessing I definetly needed", Mario said.
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Vitoria Mario had been trying to raise £40,000 so she can begin a four-year dream math course at Warwick University in September. She moved to the UK from Portugal four years ago, so she is not eligible for maintenance loans or grants.
Mario, who taught herself English through Netflix documentaries, requested help through a GoFundMe page, telling friends and donors about her aspirations.
She then saw a message from Taylor Swift saying, “I came across your story online and am so inspired by your drive and dedication to turning your dreams into reality… good luck with everything you do!”
"I don't know how [Swift] saw it. If it was someone from the UK I would be less surprised....I want to thank her with all my heart.", Mario told the BBC.
Despite only moving to the United Kingdom in 2016 without knowing English, she still finished her A-Levels with an A in Physics and two A's in Math.
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