Following on from this post:
http://missmerrydown.blogspot.com/2010/03/dear-college.html
I think it's probably safe to post the reply that I got....who knew College could communicate with it's students????
Dear Student,
I can't believe it has come to this. Remember all the good times - the times when you enjoyed coming to me, and how you would be proud to call me 'your college'. I realise it hasn't been easy for us lately. If only you'd followed the example of other students and become disabled, or severely depressed. Things would have been different then. Yes, I would have been there for you if you hadn't been so normal.
I know we've had a roller-coaster relationship, and at the moment we're off the rails, but surely it's worth another try? I'd do anything to try and keep you with me - I'd even change my name if you wanted me to. Oh, yes, I've tried that.
Look, it's never easy for someone with a happy childhood - try to remember - you must have had just a little bit of abuse /neglect that we could fall back on ? Wouldn't you like a nice new laptop?
It could never be like the good old days Student, I realise that now. In those days I was a young and foolish college that tried to educate my students and had books and resources and things. What mad, impetuous days they were! Do you sometimes think of the days when you came in to my art courses and DID things?! Surely you can't be hankering after those supportive, sociable classes, when you had materials and places to work ? You have to earn respect student, and you still owe me £18,
(Plus £20 studio fees). Come to think of it, have you EVER paid them?
All I'm asking is that you give me one more try - just come in on Monday. I'm sure one more pointless,frustrating, confidence sapping day will convince you to come back.
Or is there another College?
I still love you
College
