Miscellaneous: Today, I was accepted to college and received a scholarship equal...

By Anonymous - 13/12/2009 23:47 - United States

Today, I was accepted to college and received a scholarship equal to almost half the tuition. After sharing this news with my parents, I spent the next 35 minutes getting yelled at about how I wasn't allowed to go there because my boyfriend might go there. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/11/2010 04:41 - United States

Today, I received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." FML

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By TooPoorForPrivateUni - 09/10/2016 16:18 - United Kingdom - Mitcham

Today, I got into my dream university. I also got turned down for the scholarship and the loan that would enable me to actually go. FML

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By RektForLyfe - 25/07/2016 03:32 - United States - Wickliffe

Today, I was accepted to the college of my dreams. Then I checked the address. Turns out, the letter was meant for my neighbor. I was actually denied. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/02/2013 14:01 - United States - Shelby

Today, I stayed in a hotel near the college I was applying for a scholarship. We were eating breakfast and there were some other applicants in the breakfast room. As we walked away, my mother yelled, "My daughter's gonna get this scholarship so there's no reason for you muddafuckas to show up." FML

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By stupidgirl - 30/09/2010 05:31 - United States

Today, I changed all my plans, after months of him begging me to, so I could go to the same university as my long-term boyfriend. After I sent in my deposit, he told me we couldn't live together in college because I was "invading his space." FML

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By Jibber96 - 14/11/2015 13:31 - Norway - Oslo

Today, I was walking with a friend to tell him how excited I was for college and even motivating him to apply for the same school, until I found out later that I got rejected. FML

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By aurelj1 - 03/08/2016 19:59 - United States - Colleyville

Today, I went out to dinner with my mom and several of her friends. My mom spent the entire night gushing about my Ivy League school and med student boyfriend. I attend a state university and I'm single. She threatened to cut me off if I didn't play along. FML

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By stillwaiting - 09/03/2009 20:48 - United States

Today, my mom called and told me I got accepted to my first-choice college. I got really excited and asked her to read me the letter. As she started to read it, she said, "Oops... uh, nevermind." FML

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By Lightlysalted - 19/04/2018 19:00

Today, I was invited to a special meal for receiving a scholarship from my college. My mom refuses to take me because “your sister’s going there too and didn’t get a scholarship; it wouldn’t be fair to her.” I guess fairness doesn’t apply to me. FML

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By Sad nerd - 05/01/2013 17:09 - United Kingdom - Ringwood

Today, I got an offer to study at a good university. My father has been pushing me to apply for years, so I ecstatically broke the news. Instead of congratulating me, he just grunted and delivered the more important news that he's divorcing my mum. Moment ruined. FML

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icanfloat12 0

Monday 14 December 2009 1:37

screw them ur 18 now, or over, and you can do what you want. legally. fyl, but ur rly not in a bad situation

ILYSEN10RS 0

Monday 14 December 2009 1:40

Wow, that's lame... Unless it was an easy college to get into. Then they might think he is the only reason you're going.

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in_wonderland 1

Monday 14 December 2009 11:53

**** that! go wherever the hell you want, you're an adult.

ec08 0

Monday 14 December 2009 13:01

wow so, whats the problem with the boyfriend? do they think youre gonna sleep with him, or not get any study done? pff. man, i am so so glad that my parents aren't like that. go anyway, this is YOUR future. not your parents, not your boyfriends, and not your friends, and your parents need to understand that.

jillz 0

Monday 14 December 2009 15:19

If the parents were that afraid of their daughter becoming pregnant and having to drop out, couldn't they have just shared congratulations and rewards....and then begged and pleaded to provide her with several methods of birth control?

mawoo_fml 0

Monday 14 December 2009 16:08

college decisions are life long. who ur dating now and what ur parents think won't matter worth shit in a year (or next week for that matter)

sunnystar189 0

Monday 14 December 2009 16:17

Awww that sucks - I hope you're still going, though! Seriously, their mentality is bullshit. Even if your current bf doesn't go there, you might find a new one. They might as well give it up and let you go. Congrats on the scholarship.

xxreikoxx 31

Monday 14 December 2009 17:07

You're an adult; you can go to whatever college you feel like going to. Congrats on getting the scholarship, by the way. The rest of your life is ahead of you, so understand your parents' concern, but explain to them that being an adult also means the requirement of doing things on your own. They can't hold your hand forever. -_- FYL.

ColdGold 6

Monday 14 December 2009 17:47

(Some parents aren't good parents.) Good for you for getting a scholarship! & I like xxreikoxx #81 comment.

xxreikoxx 31

Tuesday 15 December 2009 15:39

Thanks? I only say this because my parents used to do the same. -.-'

darcyledgestone 0

Monday 14 December 2009 17:59

My parents did the same thing when I was going to college. I got a really big scholarship and they said I couldn't take it because my ex-boyfriend went there. Guess they thought we were getting back together or something. Anyway, congratulations on the scholarship, and I hope everything works out!

Sarunas23 0

Monday 14 December 2009 19:58

3 words: PARENTS ******* SUCK!!!!

PinkRoseLove 0

Monday 14 December 2009 20:49

OP if you want to go to this college because of the education opportunities AND a great scholarship then GO. it's your life and your choice so you should do whatever it is to make you happy.