Monday, Mar. 28th
“My family is experiencing financial problems,
and I've had to take a job in addition to school. The combination of my job
and classes leaves me hardly any time to hang out with friends. The money I
earn goes directly to my family, so even when I do have a free evening, I can't
afford to go out. My friends come from pretty privileged backgrounds, and I don't
think they understand my predicament. I feel like I need to talk with them about it,
but I don't want them to think less of me, or feel bad for me. Mostly, I don't want
to draw attention to how different our lives are. Is there anyone at SCRS who can
help me deal with this situation?”
WHAT SCRS CAN DO:
- help you deal with the limitations this situation places on your freedom and ability to interact with friends
- help you think about ways to discuss your situation with your friends in a matter-of-fact way so they understand the limitations on your time and money
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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