A student worker returned to the phone after having me on hold for 10 minutes. Then this happened:
UConnKyle: Drew?
Drew: It's still me.
UConnKyle: Hi. I... so... we put together a financial aid package internally... I think that we'll... wait... it looks like... maybe... ok, I don't want to say something wrong.
Drew: Spit it out, Kyle.
UConnKyle: [sighs] I'm sorry. This is hard.
Drew: It's just math. Don't worry. I'm here for you.
UConnKyle: Ok.
Drew: [slowly and deliberately] Now, Kyle, if you would, please read me the numbers and figures on your screen.
UConnKyle: [pause] I... think I can do that.
#readingistricky
#numbersarehard
#howareyouincollege
#headdesk
It's scary isn't it....
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