OPINION “I don’t think this is gonna work out.” -A letter of dismissal to NCU
-NCU Junior
“I really didn’t want it to end this way. Two and a half years is quite an investment in one another and I hate to throw it all away. But I think we need to start seeing other people. No, no, it’s not you, it’s me. I’ve grown up, I’ve changed. I’m not the same naive 18 year old that fell in love with you.
Yes, of course I remember first semester of freshmen year. Those were the best months of my life. We’ve just transformed into two different people. You’ve always been the steady one, at first I was just so excited to be with you I didn’t realize how different we really were. I understood how much going to Chapel meant to you and I honored that. But lately I am just to weary to fake it anymore. I’m sorry if I’ve hurt you.
And no, I’m not seeing anyone else right now. It’s just not gonna work out. I want you to know how much you meant to me these past few years and I hope I meant something to you as well. No, seriously don’t talk like that, you’ll find someone new. There are plenty of high school seniors temporarily on fire for God, just waiting to be accepted and loved by someone exactly like you.
If I can be a little honest for a second. There is one thing I think could have saved us. The fact that all you do is take and take and take, and rarely ever give. I’ve spent so much money on you, money that I wanted to spend at the time, but have regretted as of late. Ya you were fun, but you never seemed to pour into me as much as I poured into you. The majority of our relationship was completely one sided. If you really want to find a relationship that lasts, you should really work on that. I loved you, you hurt me, this is the end of us North Central.
Oh yeah, I’m going out to Applebees in Roseville with the UofM and Bethel tomorrow. I know how much you like the half price appetizers but it would be really awkward if you showed up. So try to avoid doing that, it’s the least you could do.”
-Former NCU Junior currently trying to transfer the only 18 credits any other college will accept.
Woodward
Bernstein
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 2:54 pm
lol the sad part is the last part is true
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:58 pm
exactly how I’ve felt lately…
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:56 pm
haha well that just sucks doesnt it
Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 9:57 am
Word. Been there done that.
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 9:23 am
Wow…this hit it on the head. Well done.
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 9:34 am
so sad. and so true. and i’ve only been here half a semester.
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 9:58 am
Amen, and Amen.
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 8:18 am
Ha…pretty well written, but since all the comments are agreeing, and I didn’t, just thought I should post a comment, just to be different. NCU, U of M, Penn State, Savannah College of Arts, are all what you make it…if you want an amazing experience at NCU, then start one or join one…if you want a reason to complain, then sit around all the time, play video games, and make nothing out of your potential…sorry if that sounded abrasive…it wasn’t meant to sound that way…
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 10:16 pm
I enjoy my experience at NCU and do put a lot into it, but sometimes there are those days when NCU screws you over again and again.
Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 6:35 pm
“but sometimes there are those days when NCU screws you over and over again.”
Ummm… I thought you could get expelled for pre marital sex? oh wait, nevermind. you only get expelled for getting caught in chapel audits.
Monday, March 17, 2008 at 12:24 am
Former NCU Junior,
Sad break-up letter! But it does contain much that is true and unfortunate in any relationship! The value of any relationship is found in what each side is willing to invest. It’s too bad that you feel like you invested WAY MORE than NCU invested in you. I hope that “distance does make the heart grow fonder!” Perhaps there was something of value that you gained from the past two and one half years . . . I’m still looking for my ROI (return on investment) and I’ve been here a little longer . . . but I stick it out because I really believe there’s something of value here!
I hope you find what you are looking for in your next relationship!
Monday, March 17, 2008 at 3:30 am
Called…do you ever NOT end sentences with exclamation points?!
Monday, March 17, 2008 at 10:46 am
“…invest.” “……in you.” “….one half years….”
<—- Smart ass
Monday, March 17, 2008 at 2:44 pm
NOPE! I get “juiced” when I type!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:46 am
J-J-Juice? The RD of Phillipps hall that constantly hangs out with young college girls in his apartment? My GF is a deal and she spends all of her free time in her apartment. When ever I walk down the hall too he gives me dirty looks and muttering a pretty boring greeting to me. Maybe he’s jealous that I can actually hold her and he can’t without getting fired. Who knows? Maybe Grabill?
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:46 am
And by DEAL I meant DL. Enjoy the mistake.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Whoa! A little upset are we? Talk about personal attacks……….