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ITB2012's picture

A few months ago I posted about the trouble my DS was having at his college (freshman year, hard-partying roommates, difficulty finding like-minded people).

He made a sudden decision about half way through winter break that he couldn't go back. He canceled all his classes, submitted whatever he had to to get out of housing and things, applied at six other colleges for next year already, signed up for courses through the local two-year school for this semester, has applied at a number of jobs (and is close to getting offered one), may try out for a part in a play, has handled his own life (other than a few bumps with car problems) since he's been back. Even went out to dinner with his grandmother (my mom) the other night and I knew nothing about it until he mentioned in passing part of their conversation.

I think it was for the best. He's even feeling better physically and he was having some odd issues.

Thanks to everyone for the advice on the previous post about his concerns.

Comments

Jcksjj's picture

Good for him! That says alot that he was able to make a choice that was best for him personally and bodes well for his future happiness.

ndc's picture

Good for him.  It's a mature kid who can recognize he's made a less than ideal choice for himself and then take steps to get onto another path.  Too many kids would decide not to go back and then lounge around for a semester rather than immediately start to figure out the next step.  

thinkthrice's picture

of Awesomeson who finished HS on his own, started college but was sick in a dead end job.  He made the decision to enter the Air Force and everything has been great since.