I took a look at your links. You switched from "Computer images processing" to "Oncology"? Are you applying your thesis to real patients? It looks like you already took a few courses in medicine before graduating.

(I think it's an unusual path, but it looks legit.)

> I don't really know the etiquette of any other social site so I figured I would reach out here first since it felt familiar.

I think your etiquete is fine, but asking for money always raise suspicion.