mdawg45
September 4, 2007 at 9:05 pm
I had a high school guidance counselor that told me that I should NEVER go to college since I wasn’t that “smart.” He told me to go work in a factory like my parents.
I went to a community college and received my AA in History. Photocopied the diploma and mailed it to him. Transferred to a four year university as a junior. Graduated with a BA in History. Photocopied that diploma and mailed it to him. Are you seeing a pattern here? Decided to get a MAT in History and graduated with a 3.9! Not only did I photocopy the diploma but also the transcript and mailed both to this counselor!
I agree with everything you posted. I share this story with my students because there will be times when someone tells them that they can’t do it or they stop believing in themselves. I don’t think it matters if you are 15 or 56, you still have those same fears. I “faked it until I made it” through some of my gen ed courses.
I commend the 56 year old for going back to school – you go Girl (or Boy)! You can do it!
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Kizz
August 28, 2007 at 9:46 pm
Do you have to confront him? I mean, the progress report is done. He can make his own choices from here. It’s already clear you aren’t going to promote him just to save yourself.
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