The obvious answer is nothing, but that's not an option.
I have to write a letter to the donor in charge of my scholarship thanking him and updating him on what's going on with me at this stupid school. If I don't do it, they will take my scholarship away.
It would be a simple task if I had anything good to say, but I don't. What should I do?
2007-01-11 05:33:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
My reason to stay is that I'm in too much debt to leave without my degree.
2007-01-11 05:39:05 · update #1
Wow, some are you people are judgmental. You have no idea what my experience has been, so I'll just ignore my comments.
To clarify: I am very very grateful for the scholarship. I just don't have anything good to say about the university.
2007-01-11 08:17:13 · update #2
You ever have to write an essay where you had to do like three paragraphs, and you really only had one so you BS'd for the other two (or is that only me that did that? lol).
A short note thanking him for his sponsorship and a list of your current classes, items of interest in them (find something!) and maybe the grade you're carrying in it (assuming it's good) should do, I'd think.
2007-01-11 05:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by glitterkittyy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am very disturbed and offended by your question. This person has given you a scholarship to attend school. Do you know how many people would have loved to have this? It has been nearly a decade since I graduated college and I still have $31,000 of student loans to pay off, not to mention all of my personal debts. For goodness sakes, be grateful and appreciative. I do not understand what your problem is. Surely, you can think of something nice to say. Why would you want to say anything mean to your donor for giving you money to attend school? If this school is not for you, then leave. You said that you have too much debt to leave without your degree. Well, so many college graduates are in debt. With this donor, you may not be in as much debt as everyone else. If the school is not meeting your needs, transfer to one that does or finish your degree at your current school and be grateful!!!!!!! Maybe you shouldn't write the letter and the school does take your scholarship away. That way, the donor can give their money to a gracious person who really wants the help.
2007-01-11 05:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by Angrygirl5 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As a donor, and a professional fundraiser, taking the time to thank someone is the most critical thing you can do in stewarding a relationship. Regardless of whether you like the person or not, or really appreciate the support, you need to try and see it from their perspective. It does not have to be a LONG letter, but you should try to be sincere.
Say things like how important their support will be to your future, to the future of the school and the other people they will eventually support through the scholarship. Tell them of your plans for the future, how you wish to affect positive change in the world because of the education you are so lucky to have. That you appreciate the financial challenges other students face as they are not fortunate as you. Just think of what you'd like to hear from someone that you've done a good deed for. Remember, this person is not obligated to do anything for you and the school, so they do deserve your thanks!
Good Luck!
2007-01-11 05:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by Turtleshell 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That depends on why it has been such a bad time. Is it your actions causing you grief, someone else, it is personal or acedmic?
You also might consider adjusting your attitude, you don't sound in the least bit grateful for someone providing you with an education.
If youa re so unhappy why not do the mature thing and give the scholarship to someone who will put it to good use AND be grateful?
2007-01-11 05:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you could risk offending the donor. If that happens you could possibly loose your scholarship. Id you want to continue at this school. I would simply say Thank You for the opportunity to further my education. I would provide a list of classes you are taking and how well you are doing. And leave it at that. I would not dis the school. And a final comment mybe I am looking forward to graduation.
Good Luck
2007-01-11 05:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by desertlady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Then you have to take the high road on this one and say something nice and positive.
Without this scholarship, what would you have done? You've been given an opportunity that you wouldn't otherwise have gotten....to further your education?
I'd say that alone is a good enough reason to say something positive.
Negativity begets negativity....and right now you're wanting a positive outcome........
2007-01-11 05:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by L ♥ L ♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the school is stupid, than leave. If you don't want to leave than the school is not stupid and there should be interesting subjects you can share with someone.
Nevertheless if you really don't know what to write than not the school stupid, not even the donor stupid, but ... (try to imagine who!)
2007-01-11 05:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by blapath 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
suck it up! and write and dang on letter. You get what you want and the school gets a brief ego boost. Its in YOUR best interest. There will be many things and people in life. That we;'d rather NOT say anything about, but hey. gotta do waht you gotta do , right!
2007-01-11 07:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by peacfulwar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its best not to say anything. Send the person white light, and take three deep breaths. Ask you angels to give you strength during difficulty. And use the breathing exercise it really works.
2007-01-11 05:39:37 · answer #9 · answered by LM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've found a reason to stay, so you must have something positive to say.
If you really hate all of your classes, all of your classmates, all of your teachers/professors, the things you're studying, then do your benefactor a favor and let him give the money to someone who wants to be there.
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2007-01-11 05:37:20 · answer #10 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋