@Sue22 Dude is sitting on $10k in assets and a granny who drops him $1k when she feels like it…easy peasy!
For what it’s worth, my husband holds three passports. Registered in selective service in 2 countries and did mandatory service in 3rd country after college. He’s not a tough guy type, and found the experience valuable.
@labegg Speaking of money, my MATERNAL grandparents (to be exact, my grandfather) used to be extremely rich. However, a significant portion of the money went to financing my dad’s education in the US and treatment from my grandfather after he got a stroke . Oh, btw. My dad never even said, “thank you” for that. Thought that was an obvious thing. Now my dad is refusing to finance my education.
My grandfather must be rolling in his grave now
He is not refusing he is just only willing to pay for certain schools.
True @labegg, but extremely ironic considering that he contributed zero dollars to his own education, and now he’s not even mindful of how lucky he is even to be IN THE US. I guess my grandfather should have never paid for my dad’s education at SUNY (which got him the postgraduate degrees at Chicago and Carnegie)
After all, they are crappy according to his definition
Whenever I bring that fact (^^^) to my father, he becomes extremely angry. It’s his Achilles heel (big ego narcissitic guy. )
maybe you could work for a year, build up your fitness, and apply for US Coast Guard Academy. you would not need a congressional recommendation for that. they would cover your full cost of attendance.
@Wien2NC How hard is it to get a congressional rec? I might go into west point or naval thinking about this (guaranteed tuition is free)
Call your congressman or woman and ask. I don’t think it’s that hard. I know someone who got one.
Yes, I was being very sarcastic about her :-). I am happy she got impeached with her buddy.
oh i have no idea. i was just brainstorming. perhaps it’s as easy as just contacting your district’s US House Representative and politely asking. there’s West Point, US Naval, Air Force Academy, and US Merchant Marine Academy. Coast Guard academy is only one that does not require congressional recommendation.
That could be an issue if you enter military service.
@ucbalumnus True. I even get beat up by my younger brother
OP, whatever you do, I would say the biggest priority is to maintain your US citizenship for a long term prospect(unless Korea finds an oil mine lol)
And who told you that gap year is bad for you? It is not necessarily a bad thing to have. In fact, a good number of high school graduates (it may not be majority but there are many) take a year off to save money for college.
@paul2752 It really angers me. Parents are VERY left wing socialist (and an extreme 문빠. I have no problem with him and actually quite like him as he’s rather centrist, but I find the cult of personality developing a bit disturbing). I’m more anarchocapitalist. We clash often… well I digress. I’ll probably take a gap year to solidify finances
Is your mom planning to go back to Korea?
Yes
What about your father? Is he staying in US? And your siblings?
This is quite a difficult situation because going back to Korea with your mom will most likely result in loss of US citizenship due to Korean law(has the law changed since Pres. M was elected?), but staying with your father will be very deteriorating to your mental health.
I am pretty sure there are other people in this forum who have more information, but if you want to stay as US citizen, then you should have some people on your side; teacher, friend, or anyone outside your family that you can confide in. Do you have any friend that will let you stay for a short time?
Like a few posters said, you must contact the state representative, and even the social workers. Explain them your situations as detailed as possible. They may be able to help find you ways to be independent from both your parents. Social workers can be extremely helpful.
But, that is your choice.
@paul2752 yes, dad is staying.
To answer your question about getting a congressional nomination for any of the service academies , it’s extremely hard. More slective than the Ivies and the process is long. Fitness is a big component. Do you want to serve in the US military ? It’s a huge commitment . If you wouldn’t choose to attend a service academy if you had to pay, then you shouldn’t apply to a service academy. They also have very strict requirements for medical history and certain conditions eliminate you from consideration .