Today, I got back home after traveling in internet-scarce areas. The first thing I did when I got a solid connection was withdraw from a study abroad program I couldn't afford. Later I found the email telling me that I had been offered an all-expenses-paid scholarship. Too bad I'm not going now. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after a lot of effort put into it and finally getting a scholarship, they emailed me saying they can't afford to fund me because they were impacted by the pandemic. I'd already denied other scholarship offers because theirs was the best offer. FML
Today, I got into my dream university. I also got turned down for the scholarship and the loan that would enable me to actually go. FML
Today, I spent many hours applying for many scholarships. When the sites asked for my e-mail, to let me know if I'd won, I gave them my school e-mail, one that I often check. I then come to find out the school doesn't let e-mails from outside the school system be sent or received. Lost thousands of dollars as far as I know. FML
Today, I spent ages applying for a scholarship online. I found out on the very last page that I do not meet the qualifications for it. FML
Today, I found out that the $100,000 scholarship I "won" was a scam. I found it on a website. When I won, they asked for a "processing fee" that I begged my brother to let me borrow. The website has vanished into internet wasteland and I have no way of paying back the money. FML
Today, I received a full scholarship to the university of my dreams in England. Being born into a fairly poor family, I've never received anything for free and I worked on my grades like a dog last semester to achieve this. However, the scholarship is only valid if the UK stays in the EU. FML
Today, my mental state went down another 2 levels when after 2 years of unemployment, I finally got offered a great job abroad. However, I probably won't even be able to go because I've reached the point where I'm too broke to even apply to get my passport made. FML
Today, my parents gave me a letter they'd forgotten about since late last year. In it was a $30,000 scholarship to a local master's program with an application due date of two weeks ago. FML
Today, I returned from my first paid vacation in the past 2 years from a place with no cell, or internet. I've just found out that our department has been downsized. FML
Today, after a year of unemployment due to my industry shutdown, I finally got a job offer. It involves overseas travel. After being cooped up a year, I'm thrilled! My boyfriend's mother is willing to pay my rent and bills for me to stay home. FML
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Top comments
amazed_71 14
Hurry up and contact the scholarship and enrollment offices. See if it's not too late to rescind your withdrawal.
Talis99 26
You should always check email first. Just like always check voicemail first.
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amazed_71 14
Hurry up and contact the scholarship and enrollment offices. See if it's not too late to rescind your withdrawal.
Talis99 26
You should always check email first. Just like always check voicemail first.
Dorkycrime 0
if I were you I would get on the phone this second and call the office to tell them your situation and to see if they'll let you back in because these opportunities don't come by too often. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WHAT YOU CAN GET!
RichardPencil 32
Yet another job President Trump brought back home! Being a student feels like a job, so they'll count it. If you did go, the government with take 35% of your knowledge when you came back.
BiGTiMeNeRD 29
Bro how much of that good shit did you smoke?
URBeingLied2 23
Timely troll comment, kudos. But Trump has been President for mere hours at this point, so he hasn't done anything but run his mouth.
worthypegram1 13
If you hurry and contact their enrollment office, you'll probably be fine. Just explain what happened
Bluepies 24
Can't afford to travel for school Just got back from a trip Something doesn't add up.
adjwejaelwkdc 21
And this is why you read all your email before you start responding to any of it....
Soninuva 41
Check your e-mail first. If it's too much to go through, make multiple accounts. Use one of them exclusively for school/work/other important things that you don't want to overlook, so that way you can check it easily without missing something important. For example, I have 4 email addresses: one is the one created for me by the school district I work for, another I use exclusively for work-related things (before I got the job that gave me a specific email), one I use for websites that I purchase things from (to keep track of receipts, coupons for them, and tracking numbers), and finally one that I use for anything that doesn't fit the above categories (social media, gaming, etc.).
iswearimhuman 12
Patience really is key. Should've checked your email first OP. Good luck and hope you still get in!