Originally Posted by Alu_Rathbone
I'm starting to prepare my application for a passport, since I will need this before I apply for my study abroad program. I am applying for Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan. My mother is not thrilled, but I told her that I will be twenty-three years old and I can go where I want... plus the way she says things... it sounds like she's just messing with me... especially when she said: "You'll get a hang nail and go to jail." I'm trying to put her mind at ease... ANYWAYS... I need to know exactly what I should do. I know the fee and what I need for the application. But what if I lose a lot of weight before I go? Do I need to get a new card issued? Thats a big concern since I'm trying to lose weight... I don't want to pay $200 and then have to pay another huge sum for a new card due to photos needing to be updated.
Do I send them my birth certificate too? Do I get that back?
In a pickle!
If we had to get new passports everytime we changed hair syles or colors they wouldn't be able to keep up with the requests. Loosing weight will not require a new passport until it's time to renew it.
I truely hope your adventure in Japan is all you wish it to be. I would think your mom will come around as time passes and she sees you're safe and well once you're settled at the university. Even at 23 mothers have problems with you being so far from home. your mom's just concerned for your well being and it's not being expressed to you as controlling your choices. Do whatever you can to put her heart and mind at ease. It's not worth having a family breach over.