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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allplayedout 20
That kind of brainwashed BS attitude is one more thing that keeps Americans in fuckloads of student debt. That's what we were taught when I was growing up too, and it's a load of horseshit. If you find a good program with good teachers (CC's are great for technical and workforce training), you've got nothing to worry about. I went to a "prestigious" private college and now I'm doing networking tech at a CC to pay for the loans I needed for a degree I supposedly HAD to get. I wish I'd done this straight out of high school instead of wasting my time and money.
safireonphire 2
w/e going to community college first is actually much more financially beneficial due to much lower tuition and fees than a University so be proud that you are moving forward and bettering yourself if your bf has a problem with your strategy he can suck it
mkayden 23
His opinions don't define you and shouldn't affect a choice like going to community college. If you want to go, then go :)
ashtic 20
It all depends on context, it is a personal standard he holds, you have your own standards, just because he doesn't see himself going to a community college doesn't mean he doesn't support you going to one.
bunny409 14
why does a community college make you a failure? some careers only require community colleges or some people just take it then transfer.
Count_Coolness 26
That's ridiculous! For core classes it's cheaper plus easier to maintain a high gpa.
NotARealThing 4
Good for you. Just because your brother is an idiot with no plans, doesn't mean you have to be. My brothers have both expressed similar thoughts to me at other points in the past. One is a drug addict, the other is an alcoholic mechanic. I'm a programmer and starting a happy little family. Who would you say is the failure in this scenario?
DaniX9 5
Hey, my community college was "Harvard on the hill"! Community has a bad stigma, but it saves money which is especially helpful if you're unsure what you want to major in.
novapine 19
Community college is JUST AS GOOD if not better than Ivy League.
numberswoman 14
Penny?