heyyyy my week has been absolutely terrible but moving on
I'm trying to convince my dad to let me go to this camp my college is doing
it's two weeks before the start of class and one week before official move in day
i'm planning on paying for the camp myself
honestly i just need to get the hell out of my house
i need some advice on how to convince my dad of this camp please help :/
What is the camp about?
Like, is it a writing camp, or just a summer camp, or. . .
basically just a summer camp for making friends before class starts etc. also it teaches the university's traditions and stuff like that
it's just for freshmen
Alright, I gotchu.
Give me a second.
Explain the following:
First of all, it's important that I learn more about my college before I start there in (probably September, like most people, but I don't know). Plus, since a) none of or b) only (number) of my friends will be there too, this would be a great opportunity to meet some new people. Not to mention the fact that I need to know all about the traditions and ways of my new school.
(Continue like this)
It's college; it's important. This summer camp will help me make friends, which would definitely help if I ever considered dropping out.
You know your dad more than I do, so the only advice I can really give is to prepare. Think of an answer to anything he might say. Explore his way of thinking and learn how to use it in your favor. In the end, though, remember that what he says is the final word. ALSO: Do NOT lose your temper. Big no-no. It's okay to be upset and to express that, but in a calm, controlled way.
Good luck :)
Also, what are you going for?
Thank you!! I think where we aren't seeing eye to eye is he doesn't really see the point of "impractical" things. Since I am biology/premed, he just wants me to focus on school/studying and sees no point in making extraneous friends and having fun lol. I'll try to convince him, but idk. Everyone's high stress atm, so it's hard enough to approach him right now
Ah. I hope everything works out. Love~