Woman gets surprise from Secret Santa during a class party that will allow her to stay in school

[@redwoods7370]

Immigrants like her built our great country and continue to make it great.

[@garyzink1927]

You are so right! I'm a direct desendant from the mayflower. Peace and Merry Christmas from Northern Michigan!

[@lukehartman9386]

And the type of immigrants we WANT here!

[@freddiestranger9783]

​@@lukehartman9386GIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TODAY

[@lukehartman9386]

@@freddiestranger9783 I never said that, your words and assumption.

[@lukehartman9386]

@@freddiestranger9783 take your own advice. Judgment is a sin dear Freddie.

[@JackSQL]

That woman in the white sweater was so happy for her. We all need someone like that in our lives. ♥

[@nono-ze2we]

she is tax sucker

[@bobsmith4054]

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

[@Qlicky]

@@bobsmith4054 It's incredibly uplifting and absolutely joy to see.

[@wesmartyn3829]

Right?

[@cxm305]

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!!

[@samanthawhang7498]

Sounded a bit Canadian.

[@wizloon9052]

I heard Canada in her English.

[@freshfritz4649]

I heard Scandinavian.

[@carlsagan2464]

I hear French Canadian, eh. 🤗 I was thinking Germany, Austria at first.

[@ceha9517]

I think she is german.

[@dking1362]

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!

[@Allie-oop]

Yes, legal immigrants do make us stronger, Almost 10 million illegals make us weak and dying from fentanyl.

[@marygoff3332]

Certain types of immigrants make our country stronger. Those who assimilate, work hard and learn English.

[@kidyubyub]

@@marygoff3332 Amen!

[@trailrunner925]

​@@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.

[@knrdvmmlbkkn]

"Immigrants make our country stronger!" Some of them.

[@JW-rn6qf]

Sometimes people's dreams end because of money or lack of encouragement. This was fantastic. Great job Santa.

[@LizaFergison]

I'm so happy for her. She's working hard and deserves to have citizenship.

[@zane8789]

Most news channels demonize immigrants. This news channel shows how vital they are to America. I love it.

[@Cool1ForYou]

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.

[@theVanishingGladiator]

Yep ~ our country is stronger because of people like her! 😊

[@lennyj2080]

Unlike most of the US kids who want free crap, she is earning it!!!

[@ForrestGump1212]

She sounds like she is from Canada?😊

[@teresaellis895]

These are the type of people we as Americans need..Hard working dedicated people...

[@sandy_sd10]

Yes, I work with a lot of Guatemala immigrants. Very hard working and kind people. Just like her!

[@reinabrowne]

That describes nearly every immigrant I’ve ever known!

[@Autobahn4537]

@@reinabrowne😂

[@Sunflowercircle77]

@@reinabrowne same here!

[@teresaellis895]

@reinabrowne We have immigrants from Guatemala. Their sin is like family..They are a wonderful family..

[@beepndigr3634]

She is going to be a great Physician! She's not a stick in the mud! Bless her.

[@babawali3021]

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.

[@fire12731]

Thank you secret Santa. Good luck Nikki. We’re proud of you

[@CT0510]

Her classmates (very) genuine happiness for her tells us all we need to know about her. This Was Awesome

[@dw-nb2zh]

THAT WAS AWESOME!

[@Ry_Guy]

I'd like to personally thank her for making the US a better place with her presence. Thank you. Well deserved.

[@kerryedavis]

In some ways this might be their best of all. She and those around her will benefit from this, for many years to come.

[@syrac00]

"we can do hard things", what a perfect view of life.

[@kens.3729]

Great Video. GOD knows we need more Physician Assistants (PA). GOD Bless! 👍🙏

[@gregandblakeharris6691]

🙏❤️🙏You go Nikki!

[@cherylf.4616]

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! 🎄 🎅

[@tomwagner2773]

I hope she gets approval granted. We need good Citizens who follow the Law and do it the right way

[@sandy_sd10]

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.

[@Salki1012]

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.

[@tomwagner2773]

@@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

[@jacquicoder7160]

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.

[@1962pjh]

That was so fun! Merry Christmas!

[@Mrwoodywoodpecker22]

love this! and i respect the fact nate come back to update us on their car not getting towed 😂😂 4:24

[@rosewilde1898]

Hello from BC Canada!! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays everyone!! ❤

[@BurntRaisinToast]

Hello from Vancouver! 🇨🇦❤

[@carlsagan2464]

Love from Ontario. Seasons Greetings ♥

[@anatolii24]

Thank you Secret Santa!

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

Awesome to see someone who has entered this country, is working hard and . . . DOING IT LEGALLY. Merry Christmas.

[@BurntRaisinToast]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you, Secret Santa! ❤❤❤

[@katherinekeon7034]

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 :-)

[@AndreaReid-bl9ns]

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

[@gladysover5368]

Now that's an immigrant we really need!! God Bless her.

[@LarsSmith-rv4ot]

Think what your groceries would cost if we didn't have immigrants to do back breaking jobs that 'regular" Americans wont do.

[@Happy-qe2ri]

Secret Santa, Wowsers!!!! You just keep on making us speechless and blessing so many wonderful people!!!!

[@kathleenardrey5094]

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!

[@suzypos4571]

Thank you for coming to America 🇺🇸 the right way. Merry Christmas and welcome to our country. Good luck in your future endeavors.

[@jan_phd]

I fell asleep in the Unv. of Wisc, Madison, Law Library and the campus police towed me, that was a real adventure.

[@tommyreusse3858]

East Idaho seems like such an amazing community

[@judys5638]

Love that this gift will affect her future and those needing her care for their health, awesome! God bless you all.

[@debbiehanson9201]

"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).

[@ONNpankaj]

Secret Santa,EIN and all others valuable person precious work always and Love from Bharat ( India) 🇮🇳

[@barbarasnetiker3452]

Good luck with your studies, Nicki! Merry Christmas!

[@debraallen63]

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 🙏💖🙏

[@jjellybelmo4]

She's great! I'm glad she gets to stay ❤

[@r.r911]

Her voice is deep.

[@jeanettenelson6453]

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

[@LuanaWells]

Santa, You Are THE BEST!

[@rajun1231]

Merry Christmas to Secret Santa, Nate, and crew. Good luck Nikki.

[@sharonsolana]

Congratulations Nikki!

[@jeffdetmer4681]

They never said where she was from??? Congrats Nikki!!

[@David-sk9vv]

Sounds Canadian!?

[@TheLesleegirl]

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 ❤️🎄❤️

[@frederickpile3599]

South africa.

[@knrdvmmlbkkn]

​@@TheLesleegirl"she sounded Eastern European" It could just as well be Western Europe. Germany... Perhaps even Iceland.

[@PapaKryptoss]

How awesome was that.

[@boredonawednesday]

Very nice!

[@emilyflotilla931]

Thanks so much, Secret Santa! ❤

[@joelerickson4888]

She knows how to work. Because of this she will always succeed

[@hansvanrijswijk409]

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.

[@gdhaney136]

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.

[@petgranny194]

Great gift. Merry Christmas Nikki. Thank you Secret Santa.

[@gladiola8126]

NATE! You are an incredible person! Such an upstanding beautiful man. Love and appreciate you ❤🙏🏻

[@johnbacon1854]

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.

[@charleigh3275]

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!

[@karenbarkman8901]

God bless you and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 Secret Santa. You are so generous and touch so many lives.

[@ohsuzanna3223]

Thank you Secret Santa!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@Tunapie]

People like her who perseveres will go far in life. Good luck in finishing your degree! 🎉

[@Kathleen-m3m]

I can't stop watching these!😊

[@MegaCj65]

Love, love, love!! So happy for her!

[@margiemayhew5214]

That was soooooo wonderful. Loved her shirt with the nutcrackers and “Crushed It”. Way to go Nicki ❣️

[@garyroelli855]

Glad your car wasn't towed, Merry Christmas! Good luck Nikki!

[@saritaluna8429]

How honest and sincere was that last remark about not getting deported. That is honest reality.Wow congrats and well deserved. Merry Christmas

[@sherrithomas5776]

That was a sweet gift for my heart that the news vehicle was not towed. Merry Christmas to all of those students!

[@karenmuller7616]

Thanks Secret Santa! 😊⛄🎄❄

[@lorrifrench4460]

God bless you & Thank you Secret Santa , Elves Nate , & his helper Elves , for a wonderful gift to a deserving young Lady .❤️💚🎅🏻🤶🏻🧑‍🎄🎄

[@bobabooey285]

Wow! 15k is bigtime. Secret Santa strikes again. Merry Christmas from Milford Ct

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

Someone start her a GoFundMe. I'll gladly donate. If I was well enough, I'd love to become a PA. Unfortunately that's not possible for me. But I know what an awesome role that is & the lives she'll save & change.

[@Mark-ln6lt]

What a wonderful firl who deserved it and can also stay there.

[@icare4you123]

What a lovely young woman. She has so much courage and emotional strength. Hope she gets citizenship soon.

[@wesmartyn3829]

Keep up your wonderful work.

[@susanmcconnell6041]

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

[@phish1145]

Proud to have her in our country!

[@Honeybee-ym5vi]

YAY!!! This country is lucky to have such a fine, upstanding woman dedicated to give back to this country. We thank her!! And Nate and the team and...of course...Secret Santa! I'm getting oratorial! "Do not ask what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."

[@richardthomas1743]

YAY !! Merry Christmas Nikki!!

[@mischa6688]

This makes me feel like I want to live in Idaho. They all look so friendly.

[@juliej5917]

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!” 🎉

[@StephenConnorSportsPhotography]

Fantastic For Her, Beautiful To See Nate

[@ladybugsmom17]

I'm so proud of you for not giving up. Way to go Nikki. Much love to you from Peoria Illinois

[@leiilima808]

Merry Christmas Nikki🎄 Wishing you warm holiday greetings and sending you warm aloha from Hilo, Hawaiʻi💖🌺🌺🌺

[@zengirl43]

What a thrill for her! You guys are awesome, there are no words to describe the joy you bring. Merry Christmas to all.💕

[@qreeneyez916]

With that attitude, she’s going to make it far. Congratulations young lady! Made me shed some tears

[@frankfolder6535]

Incredible 😊😊😊 … ❤️

[@duxberry1958]

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

[@Davek111]

So so awesome!!!

[@codyhand3469]

Classmates were so happy for her 👌🙌

[@Richiedei50]

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. 🥰

[@ms.cellaneous7458]

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! 🎀🎄🎅❤

[@theretiringbarber]

Love from Canada .

[@nancyjohnson6867]

Well Deserved

[@venerablemettaji6944]

Nate and the team, and Secret Santa "Crushed it" ! just as it says on Nikki's T-shirt.

[@theVanishingGladiator]

Dear Secret Santa, THANK YOU for ALL you’ve done for all of these folks! 💛 The money changes their circumstances, and you’ve changed their lives! 🙏

[@johnpeter4184]

She also gets a santa hat at the very end. 😅 My favorite videos this time of year. ❤

[@metropcs7560]

I just love you guys, thank you so much for this story.

[@jmr9735]

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.

[@judinemulerski315]

Love Secret Santa. Thank you for blessing others

[@billfleming8281]

That was awesome !

[@grandma27or8]

Welcome to Niki. You work hard, you contribute to our country. Welcome welcome! Merry Christmas!

[@tomlo4755]

Bless secret santa and bless all the East Idaho News staff for travelling all over to give out these gifts. Even if the news car get towed, secret santa would take care of.....lol

[@mikeedwards9240]

You will never find anybody better than nate to do this job.

[@suiterd62]

Nice young people. Great young woman. I wish all of the every good thing in life.