Getting over giving up my dream school

tsbna44
Sun, 02 May 2021 02:40:34 +0000

If you got a full scholarship into VCU, then your hard work WAS worth it. Being saddled with debt is a stress you or your family don’t need. You saved them so much stress by going to VCU.

You will find kids who go to UCLA, which will lack personalization - and hate it. Or they have a bad roommate or bad professor. You will find kids who go to VCU and you will meet your BFF. It can go either way.

My point is - if you want to, you will have an awesome experience at VCU. There will be many smart kids, many who also that could get into UCLA but chose VCU for location or money.

Millions of kids are choosing a school based on finances and that happened because you did so well - so congrats. My kid didn’t apply to a UC because there’d be no help - but you didn’t realize and it’s ok.

It’s why it is smart to apply to many schools - and TO NOT get emotionally attached to any.

Mine was attached to American - fortunately I weaned her off that concept early and she’s going to a much cheaper school - College of Charleston. She got into Washington & Lee (high rated LAC) and Miami - and guess what - she’s going to lesser - but they treat her well.

Take advantage of what VCU offers, get to know the profs, participate in the programs - and you will see you made the best decision ever - especially after all your friends are paying hundreds a month in debt after college and you aren’t.

Congrats - I do believe your hard work was rewarded. Don’t forget, it’s the kid, not the school, that will drive your success. If you are driven, you will find success.