Should my Parents call?

mikemac
Thu, 24 May 2007 17:29:35 +0000

How would it be if I just happened to show up at the admissions office one day and begged for a meeting?

Depending on how many times you just “happen” to show up and what you say/do, you face the possibility of being escorted off campus by security and told that you’d be arrested if you show up again.

Look, you’ve phoned and you’ve written letters. You’ve done what you’ve can, now let it rest. I’m not saying you’re going to do this, but I’ve seen articles in the newspaper about kids who just don’t know when to stop. Phone calls and letters turn into a visit, and then the first visit turns into many visits with the kid holding some notion that if he can just convince them how much he wants attend they will somehow relent and admit him, deep and sincere desire carrying the day. Maybe he even brings gifts for his new “friends” in the admission office, or leaves notes on their cars. Seen from everyone else’s point of view, this is harassment and stalking. I’m telling you, don’t go down that road.

It’s a tough lesson, but you can’t get everything you want in life. Even if you really want it. Accept, and move on.