HELP?! Yale vs. Full Ride to Wake

midmo
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:30:54 +0000

^^^hahahaha.

I’m going to assume that is not an adult opining.

What do your parents think–really think? Maybe they have the money saved, and don’t mind spending that much. In that case, I guess choose Yale if you think your future happiness depends on it.

For most people, though, the difference in cost is quite significant. As in, vacations vs not, opportunities for younger siblings vs not, graduating with debt vs not, being able to travel vs not, do a semester abroad vs not. You get the idea. My son took a similar scholarship to a different southern university; he has a nice car, money in the bank, will graduate free as a bird with respect to debt, can travel. I don’t worry about his future opportunities because I think a lot of that is up to the individual.

If you didn’t like Wake, I would make a different recommendation. But you said you really liked it, and I assume that means you have thoroughly checked out its programs, course offerings, internship possibilities, travel abroad office, etc. If not, do that now.

OK, done being an opinionated parent–for a while.

Good luck with your decision.