AchillesLast
Well-Known Member
I just wanted to vent here a little bit. So next semester I'm studying abroad in Italy with my serious girlfriend. And our plan is to study and then stay a few weeks (2-4) extra in summer and backpack/travel around to some specific places in Europe (and most definitely Amsterdamn ). But my parents are really discouraging it because they don't want me to waste all my money in Europe. I know I'm going to be spending a lot, but I also feel that this is my one chance to really be "free" in Europe without the consequences of life (i.e. work, school, children). That being said, I don't see what's wrong with going a little out of budget.
I don't see whats wrong with getting a $2,000 loan (no interest until I graduate in 2 years) and using it for my trip?
So I talked to my mom tonight and told her that I'm going to be staying no matter what. And she basically threatened to stop paying for some of my stuff. And I asked her like what?
I pay my own rent, my own gas and car insurance. The only thing they pay for is school (which I have a scholarship that covers 85-90% of it) and my meal plan. I don't have a serious job right now and I know I could land one quick when I came back from Europe.
So it sounds like just empty threats. But I have a savings account they are saving for me as a present when I graduate and I know that when push comes to shove, they will hold that over my head.
Is that fair for parents to do? I think I have a fair plan for my trip to Europe. I just don't know why they have to be all negative about it.
Negative peope make me negative and I've always disapproved of that in my parents.
I don't see whats wrong with getting a $2,000 loan (no interest until I graduate in 2 years) and using it for my trip?
So I talked to my mom tonight and told her that I'm going to be staying no matter what. And she basically threatened to stop paying for some of my stuff. And I asked her like what?
I pay my own rent, my own gas and car insurance. The only thing they pay for is school (which I have a scholarship that covers 85-90% of it) and my meal plan. I don't have a serious job right now and I know I could land one quick when I came back from Europe.
So it sounds like just empty threats. But I have a savings account they are saving for me as a present when I graduate and I know that when push comes to shove, they will hold that over my head.
Is that fair for parents to do? I think I have a fair plan for my trip to Europe. I just don't know why they have to be all negative about it.
Negative peope make me negative and I've always disapproved of that in my parents.