EPTThere are probably thousands of international students who bring little more than a laptop and two suitcases of clothes.
Parent Rage blog part 13: For old time's sake - Page 2
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Loser777
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There are probably thousands of international students who bring little more than a laptop and two suitcases of clothes. | ||
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LunaSea
Luxembourg369 Posts
Btw, is your college far from home ? That migh come in handy in the future. ^^ | ||
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Froadac
United States6733 Posts
On September 07 2012 11:01 LunaSea wrote: I'm definitely choosing sleep ! Btw, is your college far from home ? That migh come in handy in the future. ^^ It's pretty far. Like 11 hour drive. And yes, it is. in terms of getting rid of random stuff, yeah, I plan on it. I just want ot bring clothes, wallet, watch, computer, pocket knife, water bottle, some first aid stuff, some drugs, that's it. | ||
BigFan
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Froadac
United States6733 Posts
On September 07 2012 16:22 BigFan wrote: As mentioned, you should be happy that she cares. I think most parents will go into overdrive and overpack because they worry that you won't be able to take care of yourself. It's understandable. I would just try to talk to her about it and even if she still disagrees, allow her to help you out and if you don't agree, then just remove or sell the stuff, etc... She is only trying to do what is in your best interest. yeah. there is some truth to that. mostly I'm just frustrated by the hugely negative reaction I get when I try to bring it up in conversation. | ||
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BigFan
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On September 07 2012 16:28 Froadac wrote: yeah. there is some truth to that. mostly I'm just frustrated by the hugely negative reaction I get when I try to bring it up in conversation. hmm, like most adults, your mom might be thinking along the lines of, I'm older and more experienced so I know what's better. Even though you are only trying to lessen her work by telling her that you can take care of yourself and such, she still won't see that until you finish your first year and are still alive lol. At that point, she might start to slowly recognize that you are indeed able to take care of yourself and there is a greater chance that she will listen to you next time so ya, you're going to have to just put up with the hugely negative reaction for now  | ||
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