Posted by Klokka on October 28, 2004, at 20:14:42
In reply to Re: School, stress, and parents' expectations » Klokka, posted by mair on October 27, 2004, at 17:42:03
I probably could convince my parents of that, given that it's much easier to get into certain fields around here by a longer route (though they're worried about paying for my education - which, um, they can't really do anyway so I don't know why they're so worried - so they would want to avoid that) and psychology, which I think I'd choose as a major if I were otherwise completely undecided, could come in handy later on even if not pursued as a career. I don't know if they'd understand not being able to retain information... I think it has something to do with their own backgrounds, as they were bright enough to do well in high school and then never went to college at all, but they talk as though ability to succeed is all about effort and nothing else, which is really not true especially at this level. Some other students spend a fraction of the time I do studying for a test and get a significantly better grade... and then again, I've planned and written a philosophy paper the night before and done better than those who started as soon as the assignment was received. Maybe if I used the angle of scholarships, it would help; after all, if I took a program based on courses I'm suited for, I would do better and be more likely to receive financial aid. I know, for example, that one of the universities I'm looking at gives a pretty decent scholarship to students just for entering with/maintaining an average over 80, which would be doable if I switched programs, but maybe not otherwise.
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