My college recently decided that non vaccinated students would have to go into a 7 day quarantine when they arrive on campus. My dad has been pushing for me to get vaccinated for months, but I’m 18 and my mom has been on my side this whole time so he has basically been all bluster. However, now he’s gone full tilt into rage mode that I won’t do what he thinks is “best for the family.” He has moved all of my stuff from around the house into my bedroom and is telling me that “I wanted to give you the choice but you are getting vaccinated by Friday.” I’m holding firm but I just wanted to share another story about how these deranged psychos will tear everything apart for their narrative.
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While I definitely understand culturally how we have slipped into pushing adulthood further and further back and understand the points about college. There are a few things to consider: 1. I am getting a degree in neuroscience which both means that the majority of my courses are hard science and is also a career that I can’t really pursue without a degree. 2. At home I am also helping to some degree to take care of my sick mother, and I don’t really want to leave when her remaining time is likely quite limited. Regardless, thank you for the advice. I did actually try to transfer to a more conservative college, like Hillsdale, but they rejected my transfer application despite my stats being way above their average (which makes me wonder if they do affirmative action like most schools, although to be fair it could simply be how many students are trying to transfer to conservative schools right now) so I’m likely stuck with this one at least for undergrad.
Do you really have to take your core classes this year or can you just take the electives instead? Maybe see if these elective classes can be done via remote learning so you can stay home or somewhere close to your family if you have to move out?
At least give yourself the opportunity to wait this farce out for hopefully a year so you don't have to worry about delaying your education? Can you declare your major as "undecided", which should allow you to take electives until you decide on something (which is neuroscience as you've just mentioned) later on?
If you are unable to do the remote learning thing, maybe take the electives at a local community college and transfer the credits over, then go to college once the whole thing blows over or when you're able to transfer to a better college?
Just trying to help you out as I know how difficult it can be. Been through something similar to your situation but managed to get through college.
The school doesn’t require the vaccine. I will still be able to take all of my classes in person. They’ll expect a mask, but I doubt they will check so I should be good. Thanks you for the help though,
I also have a degree in neuroscience. Graduated from PSU in 2011, retired now. College is a great learning experience but surely not critical for success. I see your intelligence and know you will realize this shortly after achieving your degree as well. Not sure what area you are from but if in the PA/MD region please reach out to me. I’ll let you stay in one of my rental properties for cost while attending college to assist you.
retired after 10 years? you mustve made bank lol
I am really grateful for the offer. However, I am in NY and the school I am going to is in the Midwest. Still, thank you very much for the offer and the kind words.
You are awesome with an amazing future. You know you’re not going to let anyone make your decisions for you. Whatever you gotta do to scam your way out of it, do it. Its crazy he thinks he can force an adult grown ass man to do something he doesn’t want to do. Love ya ❤️
Jumping in here late. Broseph, if your dad is still insisting you must get vaccinated and you're taking that hardcore of a school load, I'd tell him you can't handle what all is going on along with not being in control of your own medical decisions.
Between the situation with your mom, school, having your stuff moved, and the overall state of the country, you're carrying quite a bit around. More than most. Forced vaccination on top of that may just be the straw that breaks the camel here.
Talk to your parents about this. Stand firm. Be honest. This is important for many reasons. You matter.