4.0 GPA and 1 of 44 kids that made it in the graphic design program at ASU (out of 250)... yeah, I'm a retard. My family doesn't have the $ to send me to USC (or even ASU... good thing I've got my scholarships), nor would I ever have any interest in going there.
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Would you lie to your parents to get the iPhone 4??
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4.0 GPA and 1 of 44 kids that made it in the graphic design program at ASU (out of 250)... yeah, I'm a retard. My family doesn't have the $ to send me to USC (or even ASU... good thing I've got my scholarships), nor would I ever have any interest in going there.
Then again, you are from scottsdale and are most likely a hollywood reject.
Stereotyping, isn't it great
I'm 20 and live on the smallest house on my block... and live in Tempe 9 months out of the year. We moved here before it turned into snobbsdale.
You guys should stop arguing before this thread gets sent to the Wastelands.
It's where it belongs anyways.
True that.
and I already said the correct answer, get fan discount, sell iPad, get iPhone, nuff said.
You guys should stop arguing before this thread gets sent to the Wastelands.
iPhone forums = Wasteland
No difference really.
That doesn't really play into my question/scenario though, does it? I said - if they didn't get an iPhone for you would you get a job to get one? Would you go without one and settle for a "lesser" phone?
Thanks hurriance and Ryeno.
I'm really offended by where this whole thing went. To clarify, I am a first generation college student who worked his butt off in high school to get a scholarship to USC to do what I love. My academic performance is a result of my commitment to school, not to getting little jobs to pay for insignificant things. My scholarship at USC relieves my parents of the $55,000 cost of attendance, and eases the burden so that they don't mind buying things for me as long as I continue to exceed in school and get the most out of my college education, especially since I'm the first person in my family to go. My dad recently lost his job in the economy and they had to relocate, and are now just getting back on their feet.
I chose to attend USC because it gives me the opportunity to pursue my interests (film and business) and relieved my parents of a great financial burden.
I don't have time to work in college. I don't plan on getting a job in college. If you understood my career path, you'd know people in the entertainment industry don't get paid until you run something, which requires a lot of unpaid internships and a lot of long hours doing hard work for no pay.
For someone in a similar situation to me, you sure don't know how to relate.
I don't spend mommy and daddy's money just because. I can't do that because they can't afford it. But I do appreciate what they do buy for me and I don't feel like a loser because I don't want to stress myself out more than I already am to work for almost nothing in the few hours I have free each week.
Clear?
I would settle for less.
Yea, wasteland this thread I don't want or need to explain myself anymore to people who are so quick to generalize.
I'm really offended by where this whole thing went. To clarify, I am a first generation college student who worked his butt off in high school to get a scholarship to USC to do what I love. My academic performance is a result of my commitment to school, not to getting little jobs to pay for insignificant things. My scholarship at USC relieves my parents of the $55,000 cost of attendance, and eases the burden so that they don't mind buying things for me as long as I continue to exceed in school and get the most out of my college education, especially since I'm the first person in my family to go. My dad recently lost his job in the economy and they had to relocate, and are now just getting back on their feet.
I chose to attend USC because it gives me the opportunity to pursue my interests (film and business) and relieved my parents of a great financial burden.
I don't have time to work in college. I don't plan on getting a job in college. If you understood my career path, you'd know people in the entertainment industry don't get paid until you run something, which requires a lot of unpaid internships and a lot of long hours doing hard work for no pay.
For someone in a similar situation to me, you sure don't know how to relate.
I don't spend mommy and daddy's money just because. I can't do that because they can't afford it. But I do appreciate what they do buy for me and I don't feel like a loser because I don't want to stress myself out more than I already am to work for almost nothing in the few hours I have free each week.
Clear?
I would settle for less.
Yea, wasteland this thread I don't want or need to explain myself anymore to people who are so quick to generalize.
FYI - I wasn't judging you. I was merely asking given the same scenario if you would lie, turn to your parents or settle for what was practical. And it sounds like that although your parents are generous - you aren't the type to demand or expect that they will solve all your problems.
My comment wasn't directed to you either. Sorry for not making that clear. I completely agree with your stance.
This thread is a great stage for self-promotion!
I like it!
It will take a while to recall all my heroic deeds in the work- and education-related arena.
In the meantime let me tell you this as a part-time moralizer and hobby-hypocrite:
I never lied to my parents.
You clowns.
I like it!
It will take a while to recall all my heroic deeds in the work- and education-related arena.
In the meantime let me tell you this as a part-time moralizer and hobby-hypocrite:
I never lied to my parents.
You clowns.
I agree with you on this, I worked to live and be able to go to school. My friend took a similar stance to your parents and told his kids that getting good grades was their job, HS an college. They did and both got full rides.
My kids are not there yet, but my wife and I are going to help them, but not pay for it all. They are going to have to work some.
But to each his own. I just cannot handle the "I deserve to party for 4 years while my parents open up their wallets."
I got mine similarly. I earned it from my parents. Don't lie. It'll come back and bite you in the @$$ later.
I know what you mean. Lots of kids treat college like camp but it should be more than parties...although those are always memorable...kinda.
aside from toe airfare to get to the country, isn't that the same as going to school in another state? At least for my school, I don't think theres an international tuition, just an out of state tuition
Lying to your parents may work for a little while but it will eventually come out.
My only real comment is that you should be careful about sharing family plans with friends. You can never be too sure what kind of people you are dealing with no matter how good of friends they are.
My only real comment is that you should be careful about sharing family plans with friends. You can never be too sure what kind of people you are dealing with no matter how good of friends they are.
Jeez. What's with everyone bragging about how they work 40 hours a week and take 21 credits to pay for yadda yadda yadda.
I wouldn't lie to my parents, but that is just how I was raised. If you can't get it now, then wait until a situation arises where you can. Lying opens a door for mistrust, and when you lose their trust once, they always have to double think everything.
My parents virtually pay for everything right now.
As long as I keep my grades up (second year in Nursing school), they don't mind.
It's scary how so many of you had to 'pay your own way' and 'support yourself' so much.
I wouldn't lie to my parents, but that is just how I was raised. If you can't get it now, then wait until a situation arises where you can. Lying opens a door for mistrust, and when you lose their trust once, they always have to double think everything.
My parents virtually pay for everything right now.
As long as I keep my grades up (second year in Nursing school), they don't mind.
It's scary how so many of you had to 'pay your own way' and 'support yourself' so much.
Keep whining USC kid rant time !
I worked part time ( made enough per hour I didn't need to work full time) had 2 research positions, graduated and went to medical school
Applied to tons of scholarships in HS, never had a "free summer", bought my clunker of a car , with zero financial support from my family, and graduated with only $4000 in debt
All while finding the time to get drunk, date, party, work out and dick around playing FPS/online
Damn do I hate this generation of kids that thinks they are owed something