Today, my boyfriend told me that he'd feel like a failure if he went to community college. I'm planning to go to community college next year. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I asked my boyfriend what would happen if I didn’t get into the same school as him. He replied, "Then we’ll just break up." We broke up. I still don’t know what school I’m going to. FML
Today, I was accepted to college and received a scholarship equal to almost half the tuition. After sharing this news with my parents, I spent the next 35 minutes getting yelled at about how I wasn't allowed to go there because my boyfriend might go there. FML
Today, I asked my boyfriend why he was dating me. He replied, "Well, there's not a lot of options at this college." FML
Today, my boyfriend got rejected by his dream college. In an effort to comfort him, I told him that he is incredibly smart and that it's their loss. He replied, "Of course you think so, you're an idiot!" FML
Today, my boyfriend of two years accidentally admitted to me that he settled for me because he doesn't think he can do any better. FML
Today, my boyfriend jokingly said that if I didn't pass my exam, he wouldn't have sex with me for a month. I failed it, and now he thinks I did it on purpose. FML
Today, I left for college. I spent hundreds of dollars on clothes, bedding and other things. After packing my entire closet and everything else I needed, I left only to have to head back home. My dad forgot to pay the first semesters tuition. He said "Oh well, you would have failed out anyway." FML
Today, my boyfriend of almost two years and I broke up. Earlier, we scheduled our classes for senior year to match perfectly. Can't wait. FML
Today, at work, I was told I was a failure. Feeling like crap, I went to my best friend to see if he could make me laugh. He told me that he felt obligated to hang out with me, so he thought that we shouldn't anymore. FML
Today, I finally got the courage to tell my boyfriend that I love him. We've been dating almost a year and in a few days we will be moving into the same apartment building and attending the same college. He said, "I'm sorry, I don't feel the same way." FML
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DestinyNiya 33
At least you're moving ahead. Don't worry, you'll be fine. :)
hufflepuffle 13
College is expensive as hell. You'll save a ton of money by going to a community college and as long as you still get a degree from a good school you'll be fine.
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gracehi 33
Nothing wrong with going to a community college. We can't all afford to attend a university, and with good grades from a community college, you can transfer to any school that will take you and perhaps qualify for a grant or scholarship.
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
I'm not American, can someone explain me why community college is looked down upon?
marcranger 29
Community colleges are cost effective and have an open admissions policy, meaning anyone who applies can get in. Personally, I think they're great, but I might be biased because I work for one!
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
Thanks #33. Yeah you gotta be really snobbish to look down at a place that gives an opportunity at education to anyone, regardless of their income or background.
dawanjony 18
What's wrong with community college?
marcranger 29
Like I said in response to the previous comment...absolutely nothing!
missyfiona89 28
Then you're definitely a failure in his eyes.
iainduncan3 9
That's because you are stupid and will get nowhere in life with your poor education ;)
InkedGamer 9
take a sharp metal object and firmly place it standing up and ram your neck into it. No one wants to hear your opinion.
skittyskatbrat 19
Errrrmmm....as a teacher, I recommend community college to all students that don't have big scholarships to a four-year college and don't want to go to a trade school. In this day and age, you have to be pretty dumb to willingly spend several thousand dollars extra on standard math, science, economics, writing, etc. courses. Due to smaller classes and teachers that ONLY teach instead of doing research and writing with teaching as a necessary chore, the education is often BETTER than at a four-year college. If you have a scholarship and know what field you're interested in, sure, go to a 4 year. Otherwise? Don't waste your cash! Your boyfriend sounds either really smart with big scholarships and no common sense and poor social skills, or he's a moron!
channelmonica 17
I completely agree. So many people overlook all the benefits a community college can provide.
AnonymousAlpaca1 18
I agree with you. When I told my teachers that my plan was to go to a community college for my prerequisites and then transfer to a university they were all supportive. Most even said that if they could go back, they would do the same and save some money.
grtfuldeadlovr 27
Your the smarter one dont listen to him
mosquito19 14
your boyfriend is going to burger college
superspooky 13
nothing wrong with community college. You go, OP.
mzcupcakez 20
Community-college sometimes is just as good as any regular university. It sometimes is rumoured to be even better, due to the smaller class sizes comparatively. A professor could help a student more that way and more one-on-one time. Honestly, community college is a nice cheap way to get a decent education. I'm sure your boyfriend would understand, if you explained how it's not a failure, but actually an economic decision!