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1sttimemommytobe07
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
Posts: 52
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 Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:01 am Post subject: AM I MAKING the CORRECT CHOICE???? |
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| I am a foreign canadian student that's been studying in the UK for the past 2 years. I recently finished exams last Thursday. I have been partying and chilling with friends the past 7 out of 9 days. My parents have paid for my tuition and expenses the past 2 years while studying abroad. I plan on doing a 1 year master's degree. My parents have a cheap flight.Here's the plan:Fly back to Canada for a few weeks. Come back to the UK in JUly for graduation. Fly back to Canada for the rest of the summer. Fly to the UK for the 1 year masters program.Here's key points:My grandma had a heartattack in April in Canada. I was unable to see her since I was doing exams.My cousin's from America are coming. I was unable to attend my cousin's wedding since I had exams. This would be a chance to meet my cousin's husband.My dad's is in his 60's. He has many business commitments and sounds really stressed. In a way, I could help him and be supportive.After all, the party's are never ending. I will be coming back in the fall for a master's. I'll have plenty of good times next year. I just feel that sometimes u have to make sacrifices for family.Am I making the correct choice to fly back to Canada for a few weeks? |
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Joined: 20 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:04 am Post subject: AM I MAKING the CORRECT CHOICE???? |
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| Yes go visit your family! It's never a bad decision to go see them and it sounds like they need to see you! |
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26FlueliZed
Joined: 20 May 2008
Posts: 10
Location: Czech Republic
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:08 am Post subject: AM I MAKING the CORRECT CHOICE???? |
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| Yes, by all means go home for awhile. You have the rest of your life to spoil your parents to repay them for the tremedous gift they have given you. We don't have our families around forever and time spent with them is precious. Don't sweat taking some time out to celebrate your accomplishment. Everyone knows young people need to kick it now and again. Congratulations on your accomplishment. Now go and enjoy your family before starting the next phase! |
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22Guerarecefs
Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Posts: 9
Location: Hungary
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: AM I MAKING the CORRECT CHOICE???? |
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| yes they need the supportthat IS a lot of flying on your behalf but they are the ones that are in need |
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22sophiepsy
Joined: 06 Jun 2008
Posts: 17
Location: Somalia
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject: AM I MAKING the CORRECT CHOICE???? |
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| You would be making the right choice in visiting your family. Why would you choose partying over family in the first place? You shouldn't question this, especially with these circumstances (your grandma, cousin's wedding, etc.)Go be with your family. When you go back to the UK for the 1 year master's program, forget the partying and STUDY. |
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21erurgeSuesypE
Joined: 09 Mar 2008
Posts: 19
Location: Ireland
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:19 pm Post subject: AM I MAKING the CORRECT CHOICE???? |
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| If you go home, will you miss your graduation?It's very sweet of you to make that sacrifice, & they have done alot for you so they deserve it...just think how happy they'll be to see you! |
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14SlomoFumrailm
Joined: 24 Mar 2008
Posts: 12
Location: Togo
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: AM I MAKING the CORRECT CHOICE???? |
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| Yes, I'd say you are making the correct choice. It's important to spend some time with your family, especially since your grandma has not been well and your dad is getting older. It will be really important to them to have you around for a while. There will be plenty of opportunities to party later. |
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16endeareruct
Joined: 01 May 2008
Posts: 9
Location: Liberia
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:27 pm Post subject: AM I MAKING the CORRECT CHOICE???? |
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| It sounds to me like it's more than your family who needs the moral support. If you go back to Canada, and be with your family for a bit, you'll be sort of "recharging your batteries," so to speak. While you're with your mates, even when it's relaxing time (partying, hanging out, etc.), you're still "on" if you catch my meaning. You still have to be sociable.With family, you can let down those guards, and just be yourself. It sounds like you are going through a fair bit of strain in missing out on all these important family events, and are feeling like you're missing out on your family.Go.Be with them. Recharge yourself, and come back, ready to face your next step of college with a fresh face. |
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22sophiepsy
Joined: 06 Jun 2008
Posts: 17
Location: Somalia
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject: AM I MAKING the CORRECT CHOICE???? |
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| Well, you make a good point about the never-ending parties. So, rest easy knowing that you won't be missing anything special while you are gone. Just do what you feel best doing in your time with your family. You might only regret not making the most of your time with them so, make sure you do that!! You'll be fine no matter what happens!! Have a good vacation!! |
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