Help me choose between these schools please!

205mom
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:04:26 +0000

No one on CC can help you with this decision the way your parents can. When it comes to financial burdens, it is a family decision.
Wanting to be a traditionally published writer (=“author”) does not require any of these degrees. (I am one, so I know what it takes) but a career in academia does, and a degree from Yale does matter, especially in English. Since Yale is a school that gives great FA for those who really need it, I assume your parents have a way to make it happen. You are a thoughtful family member to think about your siblings’ needs and the whole family picture.
As to the dismissal of Berkeley as a “large school,” that it is. But writers need life experiences and Berkeley is a fantastic place to accrue the “what” to write about. The English dept. is top-notch.

You have fantastic choices. You sound like a fabulous person. This is a terrific time for you, and no matter what you do, you’re the sort of person that will make it great.

Make the decision with your parents, not here. Congratulations on the amazing opportunities.