Thanks a lot, celenne_92—now we're craving friend chicken. And money. —Sparkitors
They say that what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. They say that difficult experiences make you a better person—more collected, and more mature.
All I feel right now is my brain frying. That sounds rather silly. And now, for some weird reason, I want fried chicken. Or anything fried, for that matter...
Anyway, back to the point! I am a graduated senior. Since I mentioned encountering struggles and becoming stronger, you could pretty much guess what I was referring to: COLLEGE. You guessed wrong? Don't worry, I still think you're cool.
I am enrolled for the 2010-2011 school year, and classes start in less than a month now. Let me tell you all, I couldn't be more excited! This whole summer has been slow without having classes to go to.
But even awesome things come with flaws. And college has a major flaw for many seniors/graduated seniors who haven't had to do so much as look at this subject: paperwork. Important paperwork.
I'll share one of the several experiences I've had, of many, so far. I had to complete verification forms to send to the financial aid office of the university I am attending this school year...TWICE! Apparently two parents who aren't married, yet still live together, is just too odd. Unique, really.
Here's how I imagine the conversation went down:
-Financial Aid Advisor 1: Jeremy, will you look at this?!
-Financial Aid Advisor 2: What? *looks down at papers* Wait, these two are her parents, right?
-FAA 1: Yes, they are. But look at this! *points at paper with vigor*
-FAA 2: *gasp* OMG, is this true? They're not....not...
-FAA 1 and 2: *stare at each other with serious faces* MARRIED.
-FAA 1: What do we do? WHAT DO WE DOOOOOO?!
-FAA 2: I dunno...this is just too much for our "single/married/divorced" programmed brains...such a thing as unmarried parents living together like this just isn't...isn't...
-FAA 1: Isn't NORMAL.
-FAA 2: I know, Daisy, I know...Look, next time she calls, we're telling her to fill out the forms again.
-FAA 1: That's genius, Jeremy! It's good for us and it certainly won't annoy her!
-FAA 2: And if it does, she can lick my boot!
-FAA 1: Yeah! Let's go tell that other kid that his report won't be available for two more months even though he updated it four months ago!
-FAA 2: Hooray! *both skip away arm in arm singing the Wizard of Oz theme*
Of course, this is just a figment of my imagination. They can't possibly be this silly in the workplace. Right?
I'm sure this sort of thing happens to most students. It's nothing new, as I've been told by teachers and school counselors.
And now I'm here to tell you, one time and one time only (unlike that liar, Justin Bieber): BE PREPARED FOR WHAT YOUR PROSPECTIVE COLLEGE WILL MAKE YOU WRITE/FILL OUT/SUFFER DURING SENIOR YEAR AND AFTER GRADUATION!!! THERE WILL BE DAMAGE, I TELLS YA! DDDDDAAAAAMMMMMMAAAAGGGGGGEEEEE!!!!!
Ahem, moving on. Keep your cool, and you will be just fine. I know, and you all know, that hard work pays off in the end.
Besides, they (as in advisors, admissions counselors, etc.) are working hard, too. Cut them a break and just do what you're told and you will both have a more pleasant enrollment process.
Hey, I think I handled that pretty well. Now, how do I use a fryer?
How's your college paperwork going?
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