Three Audiences

Friend: Whatsup girl! Since I trust you and confide in you, I just wanted to let you know I dropped out of school this week because I can’t stand the schedule. It was just way too overwhelming and I think I want to spend the rest of my time traveling the world. Life has just become too hectic with school, I hated my professors, and I don’t even know what I want to do so I feel like the best bet was to just drop out and withdraw from my classes. I remember us talking about our future, our life with our boyfriends, and basically everything else. I never opened up to many people but I remember always mentioning to you how school was never my thing. That’s why I feel like out of everyone, I wanted you to know first. I also haven’t told my parents yet so I’m still in the process of figuring that out. Love ya!

Parents: Hi mom and dad. I just wanted to let you know that I decided to drop out of school here at Chapman because I couldn’t keep up with the busy schedule. I understand this is probably something I should have talked to you two about beforehand, but to improve upon being self-reliant and self-sufficient, I thought it would be best to make the decision on my own. I enjoyed the majority of my time here, however, my mental health was turning me away from being enrolled as a student. Class time and homework time were taking over my life, and I felt that I had no time to even consider my friends, boyfriend, or our family. I want to be able to share with you everything about this decision once I get home and move out because I have a plan for myself. Part of that plan being that I will work my hardest to try to pay you both back the tuition and money that was wasted. You can give me a call whenever you guys get this message.

Coach: Hi Coach! I hope this message finds you doing well. I wanted to reach out to you because I have made the decision to drop out of Chapman due to the stressful and busy schedule I had. I was overwhelmed and unproductive for the majority of the time. I wanted to inform you about this decision since you have always had an impact on my life in one way or the other. I am learning more about myself each and every day and felt that dropping out was the most ideal situation for my happiness. You constantly reminded me that being happy, feeling proud of yourself, and acts of kindness in life are all key aspects of fulfillment. Since I have always kept that at the back of my mind, I wanted to see if you were free anytime soon to grab coffee and hear your insight and advice. I have always looked to you since you have had a lasting impact on my life outside of school. I look forward to hearing from you!