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First of all, I would just like to say that I appreciate all of your comments. Okay this may be a long one....
DeepSeekPhd - Okay my estimated loan payment is based on a combo of stafford loans, perkins loans, and private loans. And I know the limits each loan has depending on which year, and I applied all of that to my overall total. And just as a side note, I'm assuming I'll most likely live in an apartment after graduation. I personally don't think a 22 year old should buy a house. Also I don't think I would be at a disadvantage coming from IU, considering their program is ranked 7th in the country for both Finance and Marketing, they actually have sports management, and being in the Big 10 is way more beneficial than the Ivy League which sucks at every sport and has no sports recognition. And I bet 9 times out of 10, I would kick a Harvard grad's ass when it comes to sports and entertainment. But anyways, I understand what you are saying, but I just trust my gut, and that is why I'm having a hard time with this decision.
kathiep - Yah at first I only wanted to be near the ocean, and that is why Pepperdine, UMiami, LMU, and SDSU are still on my list. However I think that sports, school spirit, and a college town vibe is more important to me now that I know exactly what I want from my prospective college.
blossom - It's interesting to hear how people have gotten a career with ESPN, but if I don't get that job it won't be because I have loans. I know exactly what I need to do. I have emailed numerous companies and have read everything on their websites. I'm pretty much guaranteed an internship with the IU Hoosiers during the school year. And I plan to have an intern with MTVU as a campus representative (which the internship is currently open at IU). I also plan to get a job over summer, which gives me the work experience. Also there are tons of companies in LA where I could get an internship. Fox, Nbc, Abc, MTV, E! (all have tv connections) and I have a friend in LA where I could spend the summer. I honestly have thought about every single possibility and I have a back-up plan for everything. And A2Wolves6 (current IU student in their business and sports management program) was offered an internship with ESPN during the summer.
But again I just wanted to say thanks because you are really helping me come to my decision. Honestly I know I will get rejected from UMiami and Pepperdine. And I have eliminated Florida State from my list of possible schools. And more than likely LMU will suck with financial aid. So then you have UPortland vs. SDSU vs. Indiana. I really can't go wrong with either of those three, so I know I will have an amazing time and life wherever I go. But when May 1st comes around and I still feel this strongly about IU, I have to go with my gut. Thanks again...
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