So the decision has been made, at least in my fathers eye, but I have not given up.
First for some background info:
Earlier this year, as I prepared for my junior year in high school, I realized that I only need 1.75 more credits to graduate at the end of this year. So, (at 16) I began preparing a letter for my guidance counselor, presenting the idea to him. School began, and I gave the letter to my counselor, he was sold on the idea. I then presented the idea to my father, who was quite skeptical.
Now, Today, my father and my counselor met, they agreed that I should wait, because of my age and maturity, (Many people will say I have more than enough maturity to make it on my own.) that I should wait, and return to high school for another semester. If I were to do this, I am sure that it would be another full year before I got into college, because after graduating, I would be made to go to a local junior college for a semester.
Hence my argument comes up... I want to go to school in Maryland, my father is worried about me getting everything out of college at this age, as well as how he is going to pay for it. My idea is that I move to Maryland for a year, (With my current girlfriend, or possibly with a couple other people I know in the area [BK?
] and work for a year, establishing residency, gaining the "Real World" experience my father wants to have, and still getting away from home as soon as possible.
My question, is... does anybody have any experience with leaving home at a young age (Hope this question isn't too personal) and if so, what are your views on a 17 year olds ability to make a living for them selves?
Thanks in advance,
strates
p.s: this can kind of be related, the sooner I get into UMD, the sooner I get to help BK assimilate it.
First for some background info:
Earlier this year, as I prepared for my junior year in high school, I realized that I only need 1.75 more credits to graduate at the end of this year. So, (at 16) I began preparing a letter for my guidance counselor, presenting the idea to him. School began, and I gave the letter to my counselor, he was sold on the idea. I then presented the idea to my father, who was quite skeptical.
Now, Today, my father and my counselor met, they agreed that I should wait, because of my age and maturity, (Many people will say I have more than enough maturity to make it on my own.) that I should wait, and return to high school for another semester. If I were to do this, I am sure that it would be another full year before I got into college, because after graduating, I would be made to go to a local junior college for a semester.
Hence my argument comes up... I want to go to school in Maryland, my father is worried about me getting everything out of college at this age, as well as how he is going to pay for it. My idea is that I move to Maryland for a year, (With my current girlfriend, or possibly with a couple other people I know in the area [BK?
] and work for a year, establishing residency, gaining the "Real World" experience my father wants to have, and still getting away from home as soon as possible. My question, is... does anybody have any experience with leaving home at a young age (Hope this question isn't too personal
) and if so, what are your views on a 17 year olds ability to make a living for them selves? Thanks in advance,
strates
p.s: this can kind of be related, the sooner I get into UMD, the sooner I get to help BK assimilate it.
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