Dear Carli,

I recently decided to join a club because I thought it would be fun and look good on my college application. The problem is that I’m not enjoying it at all and want to quit, but don’t know how to tell the sponsor that it’s not for me. What should I do?

-Quitting Quandaries

Dear Quitting Quandaries,

Honesty is the best policy. However, telling the absolute truth isn’t always the most effective way to go; everybody knows how hurtful it can be. Therefore, you should cushion the blow by telling your sponsor how important the club is to the school and thank them for all the hard work they have been doing for the organization.

After easing the tension, simply explain how the club doesn’t fit in your schedule and how you have to focus on your priorities before you are able to tack on any more extracurriculars. This way, the sponsor will understand that you can no longer be a member of their club, without being given the impression that the club isn’t good enough for students to want to participate in.

-Carli

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