<p>My cousin did a similar thing. He got accepted into Princeton but his parents had no idea of the level of prestige of the school (hence being recent immigrants). He kept trying to tell them about the school but they would not understand. They didn’t want him to go to an out of state school. So basically, what he did was wait until the last minute like two weeks before he was leaving to tell them that he was leaving whether they like it or not. So eventually, after a bit of shock and tantrum, they agreed and let him go.</p>
<p>Do you think it was it a justifiable thing to do?</p>
<p>I think that if he felt it was a good decision it was. I don’t know the situation, but I do have parents that don’t want me going to a college that’s relatively far. So, if he felt that it was what he wanted and that there was no way he could explain it to his parents who raised and cared for him, then okay. Even if he did it spitefully or whatever, then it is still his decision. </p>
<p>If you want to do it, just ask yourself one question: will you regret it?
If you will, find another way. If you are completely confident that you won’t, then go for it.q</p>
<p>Well, from what he tells me, he really tried to explain things to them, And it was a last resort to do what he did. I think my aunt and uncle understand now though. They were really angry at first but after a little while and still keep in good relations.</p>
<p>Honestly, I think it was a justifiable thing to go against your parents beliefs. I mean since he is practically an adult, he has the rights to go somewhere if he can take care of himself. Parents need to know when its the right time to let go and stop being over-protective. But that’s just my opinion.</p>
<p>I agree with his decision. MY b/f has been talking about gonig to an out of state (good) school for a year, and now that he’s been accepted they are freaking out. They want him to live at home and go to UCF (even though it doesn’t have one of the programs he wants) and even though this is his dream school. They also refuse to pay a penny for his education, so he is not economically bound to their desires. It all depends on how FA works out, but I know if he had to do something like that to go he would, he really has his heart set on his school and he’s not going to sacrifice his independence or dreams because his parents won’t let go or face reality. </p>
<p>I totally agree with his decision. I think parents need to learn that being a parent is about raising your kdi and training them to be the type of person you want, only they are 18, they are legally independent and can make their own decisions; at that point, your job is done and you should hope you raised them right. I understand concern, love, etc. but I fully support following your dreams and doing what you are passionate about, I think families should support, not hinder, these goals.</p>
<p>I think what would be sweet if the person hid like an admission into a really prestige college/university from friends and when they find out about you could go like ya, that’s months ago, maybe this is too irrelevant</p>
<p>Heard this story from a friend:
One of my friends got into Columbia and didn’t tell anyone for a week, until someone else brought it up. “So, gotten in anywhere lately?” “Well, just Columbia…” XD</p>
<p>I hid one of my rejections from my mom. I just don’t like her coddling me and I’d rather not have the whole family know about it (because I know she wouldn’t keep it to herself).</p>