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So here's what's going on.
1. I'm making this decision for myself and have begun the process of withdrawing from my study abroad program. I know a lot of people will tell me it's too soon, that I'm going to regret it, that I'm giving up an opportunity, but those people are not me and while I love and respect them, in this case I simply need to listen to what I feel. Nothing is set in stone yet, because I haven't filled out the paperwork and I've only just contacted the travel agent to see when I can book a flight back, but it seems fairly certain that I will be leaving here within the next week (probably sooner, like this weekend).
2. I'm seriously considering just saying fuck it and pleading guilty to a misdemeanor. From the looks of it, if I do that, I will have it on my record but that's it - no more drug tests, no more community service, no more bullshit from the D.C. courts. If that's true, then I honestly don't mind taking a misdemeanor. I still think it's ridiculous, but I am not concerned about the impact it will have on my future. Most employers ask about felonies, and those who do ask about misdemeanors are probably not going to be up in arms about my protesting when I was 21 years old in college (and if they do, why do I want to work for them anyway?). So, I'm making inquiries about that, as well.
3. re: number 1, I am going to have to figure out exactly what to do to ensure I graduate on time. I'm presuming this will mean taking several summer courses and maybe paying a little more to take an extra class per my last 3 semesters, but I am willing to do all of that, so. I would take courses in CT for the rest of this semester but there is a very, very slim chance that there are any courses that haven't already started for which I would be able to get college credit. I mean, it's almost October - I don't think anyone is going to be like, "Sure! You missed a month of classes but you can TOTALLY pick up right now and still get the full credit." I mean, if they want to do that, awesome, but I'm not expecting much.
4. All I want right now is a hunk of chocolate. Why didn't I buy chocolate at my FORTY THOUSAND Tesco runs? What was I thinking? Nutella is great but it is NOT a substitute for chocolate.
1. I'm making this decision for myself and have begun the process of withdrawing from my study abroad program. I know a lot of people will tell me it's too soon, that I'm going to regret it, that I'm giving up an opportunity, but those people are not me and while I love and respect them, in this case I simply need to listen to what I feel. Nothing is set in stone yet, because I haven't filled out the paperwork and I've only just contacted the travel agent to see when I can book a flight back, but it seems fairly certain that I will be leaving here within the next week (probably sooner, like this weekend).
2. I'm seriously considering just saying fuck it and pleading guilty to a misdemeanor. From the looks of it, if I do that, I will have it on my record but that's it - no more drug tests, no more community service, no more bullshit from the D.C. courts. If that's true, then I honestly don't mind taking a misdemeanor. I still think it's ridiculous, but I am not concerned about the impact it will have on my future. Most employers ask about felonies, and those who do ask about misdemeanors are probably not going to be up in arms about my protesting when I was 21 years old in college (and if they do, why do I want to work for them anyway?). So, I'm making inquiries about that, as well.
3. re: number 1, I am going to have to figure out exactly what to do to ensure I graduate on time. I'm presuming this will mean taking several summer courses and maybe paying a little more to take an extra class per my last 3 semesters, but I am willing to do all of that, so. I would take courses in CT for the rest of this semester but there is a very, very slim chance that there are any courses that haven't already started for which I would be able to get college credit. I mean, it's almost October - I don't think anyone is going to be like, "Sure! You missed a month of classes but you can TOTALLY pick up right now and still get the full credit." I mean, if they want to do that, awesome, but I'm not expecting much.
4. All I want right now is a hunk of chocolate. Why didn't I buy chocolate at my FORTY THOUSAND Tesco runs? What was I thinking? Nutella is great but it is NOT a substitute for chocolate.