I'd actually love to apply for a fellowship, but I turned 20 a couple of months ago. That makes me ineligible. :(
.. might as well give it a try anyway I guess.
The interviewer may just be playing devil's advocate, but he's doing a good job sounding like a "oh golly, dropping out of school is the worst thing that could ever happen!" kind of person. A little grating.
I hope to set my 3 year old son up for success and help him see all his options.