I don't know what to do...?

[JuniorxMyxLove]

Sorry I haven't posted much lately...I've been lurking. Anyways...

Sometime this school year, I had the BRILLIANT idea to take Government over the summer. That way, I would be done in less than 3 weeks vs. sitting in the class all semester. Also, the government class has to debate, which is something I've dreaded since my sister did it two years ago. If I took it over the summer, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have to debate at all, or at least not with as many people around. My parents were completely behind me, said it was a great idea.

I got the form to fill out today. $275 for a 17 day online class. My mom had an absolute FIT. I feel horrible about the cost, I had no idea. My counselor did NOT warn me that it was gonna be almost 300 dollars! So...if I don't take the course, I have to try and see my counselor about getting into a gov't class next year because as of right now, I'm not scheduled to take it. And I can't graduate without taking government.

SO...now my mom has offered me an ultimatum. Government or riding. If I take the summer class, I have to stop riding for a session, which would stink beyond belief because I just started riding again. I'm just starting to get back in the swing of things and having to stop again would just send me two more steps backward.

BUT...if I don't take the summer course, I'd not only be stuck in a pointless class for an entire semester, but I'd also have to drop a class...at this point, that class is art. I've been looking forward to taking a real art class since I got my scheduling card. I've never taken a REAL art class...I was hoping this would help me get to the "next level," so to speak, since I feel like I haven't improved in ages.

The ONLY thing I can think of as a way to take both the summer course and the summer riding session...I'm going to a journalism workshop this summer. Aside from riding, being on the newspaper staff is pretty much the bane of my existence. MIPA [the workshop] is supposed to be amazing, and I am super excited for it - 5 days up at Michigan State taking classes and all that fun stuff. It's like...$240 I think. IF I don't go to that, I might be able to take the other two. But I couldn't go last summer, and I was really looking forward to finally experiencing this.

GAH - why can't money grow on trees?! I have three things I really want to do...and one of them isn't gonna happen. I just can't decide which is less important to me than the others. Government class? Riding? MIPA Summer Workshop?

What would you guys do?

[kitten645]

I would drop the riding. I ride myself so I totally understand that sucks. However, your job at this stage of your life is school/education. That has to be your priority. The summer will fly by quicker than you know and you can enjoy your time riding when you've accomplished your academic goals. Just my two cents!
Claudia

[Scooter's Mom]

I agree; drop the riding.
I cannot stress enough how important education is.

[phesina]

I third the motion! Get your education now.

You will enjoy riding all your life.

[JuniorxMyxLove]

I can still possibly take the class during the normal school year (vs the summer) if I go talk to my counselor. I just don't want to have to drop art class in order to do it [I was finally gonna be able to take my first real art class!] AND I really liked the idea of being done in 17 days. -_-

I'm thinking...and obviously the government needs to stay. I think I might go crazy if I have to spend another session NOT riding...that's missing almost 12 weeks. I can barely do it once a year, and I'm FINALLY getting somewhere. So...it's looking like MIPA might not be happening. Which sucks, but I was going to take design classes and I guess I'm good enough to NOT take those. :/

WOAH - I looked at the MIPA registration form again...it's $380. Taking the summer government class would be easier on my parent's finances, AND they wouldn't have to make the drive from my house to Lansing 4 times in 5 days.

[dukedogsmom]

Welcome to the adult world. You need to decide what's most important to you. Sounds like the art class is really important to you. I understand that. I love art. I think I'd drop the riding, too. You can pick that up a lot easier.