Annie12 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Funny thing is I thought everyone would agree with my parents. They really are just trying to do what's best for me, but they refuse to see it the way I do. That's the rough part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrestia Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 If your parents are unreasonable, there's no point in trying to reason with them. I am very sorry that you have to go through this and I will also keep you all in my prayers. My comments below may not sound great right now, so try to take them with a grain of salt or maybe put them aside until later. Maybe this college has a good advisement department or counseling center. If you are forced to go, at least try to have an open mind and see what you can get out of it. People often find themselves in situations that they can't control, or on paths that they didn't choose. In a few years this will just be a blip - a memory - a story you tell at parties. No matter what happens, try to remember that God is always with you - even during the most unpleasant times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Perhaps your parents will listen to a outside party. For example, you will be assign an adviser. Go through all this with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Adrestia, great idea! Annie12, this sounds like its out of your control. But don't worry. Your parents aren't in control either. God is in control. Perhaps there is a reason you have to go through this. Maybe you will find that it is something you will actually enjoy. Maybe there is someone there you must meet? Or maybe someone there needs to meet you? You never know. Give it a chance. Do your best. I will pray very much for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie12 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 [quote name='Adrestia' timestamp='1346252053' post='2475788'] If your parents are unreasonable, there's no point in trying to reason with them. I am very sorry that you have to go through this and I will also keep you all in my prayers. My comments below may not sound great right now, so try to take them with a grain of salt or maybe put them aside until later. Maybe this college has a good advisement department or counseling center. If you are forced to go, at least try to have an open mind and see what you can get out of it. People often find themselves in situations that they can't control, or on paths that they didn't choose. In a few years this will just be a blip - a memory - a story you tell at parties. No matter what happens, try to remember that God is always with you - even during the most unpleasant times. [/quote] I actually agree with you 100%. I will most likely end up going anyway. Fighting it will only cause me stress and un-needed tears. Maybe my parents know what they are doing. Once I'm in college and can be less dependent on them, maybe they will lend me some slac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Just think of all the tacos and soda you can consume w/o your parents nagging you. Sorry. I just had a college flashback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie12 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) ahhhh! TACOS!!!! I had one for lunch yesterday! Ever been to moes? BEST TACOS EVER! (but of corse I've never been down to the south west, so I might not even know what I'm talking about ) Thanks everyone for being so supportive! I feel like singing the barney song. yaknow "I love you, you love me, we're a happy family..." yeah, I'll stop there! Anyway, thanks so much! Edited August 29, 2012 by Annie12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 [quote name='Annie12' timestamp='1346250523' post='2475771'] Actually, I think you couls say that because this college only has one major. Weird right? [/quote] Please feel free not to answer this, but is this college, by any chance, in Santa Fe? [quote name='Adrestia' timestamp='1346252053' post='2475788'] In a few years this will just be a blip - a memory - [b]a story you tell at parties[/b]. [/quote] Annie, please -- for your own sake -- never tell this story at parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie12 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1346255281' post='2475822'] Please feel free not to answer this, but is this college, by any chance, in Santa Fe? [/quote] No, it's not santa fe [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1346255281' post='2475822'] Annie, please -- for your own sake -- never tell this story at parties. [/quote] yeah.. wasn't planning on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 [quote name='Annie12' timestamp='1346255480' post='2475824'] No, it's not santa fe [/quote] Annapolis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie12 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1346255632' post='2475828'] Annapolis? [/quote] No, I rather not say just because this is the world wide web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 [quote name='Annie12' timestamp='1346255938' post='2475835'] No, I rather not say just because this is the world wide web. [/quote] Totally understood. I have a very good friend that attended a one-degree college in Santa Fe that was "reading-heavy". She loved it (and the people even more), but reading is her thing. She's working on her masters now in non-fiction in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Cameron Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) I'ma hesitate to say this, but maybe it's part of God's will for your life? If it genuinely is horrible, offer it up. Edited August 29, 2012 by Mr Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 You definitely have my prayers. Personally, I think the community college would be the better choice to ease you into things if they're insisting you go to college, but if you can't convince them otherwise and they're dead set on making you go to this one...heh, you have my prayers. As others have said, you'll get an adviser assigned and maybe they'll have an idea for you, or maybe things will turn out better than expected. You can always hope at least! Either way, definitely have my prayers as the day draws near. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 (edited) Prayers from over here, too. I'll throw in a suggestion to go talk to a college counselor/advisor asap when you get to campus, and tell them what you told us. Work with them to come up with a plan to do whatever you can to get as much as you can out of this. Maybe if you start with a good plan of action right from the start, it may go better. I also wish they would let you do the community college option, but if it is a small school, you might get better support than at a large community college, so I don't know. I'm asking the Holy Spirit to be your Major Counselor.... to coordinate what is going on. Sometimes you just have to trust the process, Annie. If you really have a history serious academic probs, be sure you bring anything that would demonstrate this when you go to the counselor, and see if you can be tested for a learning disability. Hopefully this will give you as much of a chance as possible to have a different experience. You may also want to see if they have a regular counselor available - that person might be able to help you to work out a plan to deal with some of what is going on with your parents. Check in the health center if they don't have a regular counseling office. And... one last thing to keep in mind. You're going to do the best to do the best you can, but most likely there would be a certain amount of time (even if just a few weeks) when you can request to drop all classes and withdraw... and maybe even get a full or partial refund.. A good counselor / advisor should be ablel to help you figure out what to do and when to do it. And don't hesitate to ask us for help if you need it, too. Praying... Edited August 29, 2012 by AnneLine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now