Monday, October 3rd, 2005
“My circle of friends at the U of C is very competitive.
I realized this past summer that comparing grades, relationships, and opportunities has really taken its
toll on my self-esteem. I decided to separate from my friends at the beginning of this
year, and I feel a lot better about myself already. Still, it’s hard to suddenly be without
a close group of friends. Could someone at SCRS help me deal with this transition I’m making
into being more independent?”
WHAT SCRS CAN DO:
- Help you reflect on the issues that made your friendships uncomfortable
- Help you to avoid letting competition become a major issue in your relationships with friends
DISCLAIMER: None of the vignettes are based on actual University of Chicago students or
specific incidents. The vignettes suggest possible scenarios but do not
represent any particular University students. The SCRS maintains a strict
confidentiality policy that is outlined our Policies section.
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