<p>MPM, I can definitely see where you may have felt offended by others’ comments here. I’ve found that it’s often difficult to convey a son’s situation because others sometimes assume a typical “mother’s bias”. </p>
<p>The only reason I want to post is to assert that MPM’s son is certainly not the self-entitled type (I know him, not amazingly well, but he’s my roommate). His courseload’s extremely difficult because of the high level math and science he’s taking – it’s a common theme among the kids in my dorm that the core class he’s taking right now is much, much more difficult than they ever anticipated it would be. He may be doing an above-average job in all of his his classes, but until a curve is implemented, he won’t know it. I realize that it’s somewhat awkward for me to read this post as well as contribute to it, but I think that the most recent posts are getting somewhat closer to what may be the reality of the situation, that he’s absolutely qualified and most certainly putting forth the effort, and that maybe it’s just a matter of this particular quarter/the adjustment timeframe that’s getting him down.</p>
<p>REGARDLESS, if MPM’s son isn’t comfortable here, there’s nothing wrong with him choosing to transfer because it has nothing to do with his ability to “cut it” here. He certainly is cutting it.</p>
<p>MPM, I’m sorry if my posting here was a little strange – just wanted everyone to realize that he’s a great student, period, and not just through your eyes.</p>