My College Admissions Journey

CaliCash
Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:31:20 +0000

Okay, I just had a heart to heart with my mom and we kinda settled on UF. I found out that NU actually wanted $47,000 per year, not $35,000. I know my work ethic, and who I am as a student, and I know that my degree will not define my success in life. UF was my dream from sophomore year, and I won’t just drop that now that I got into a more prestigious school. UF will be $32,000 for all for years. I will have peace of mind with that. At NU, I will always wonder about how my aid will change the following year and that’s really a burden I don’t want. I also don’t feel comfortable having my parents pay what is essentially $100,000 extra for me to go to NU. That’s crazy money. It’s been a long ride, so I’m pretty sure I will be going to UF.

This certainly was not easy. I absolutely love the campus. It’s stunning and the students are so friendly. The program is amazing and I spoke to so many professors who really made me feel welcome. But I know that UF has an amazing journalism school as well and I’ll be just fine.

You know, it’s funny. I’m sitting here on campus and my mom told me that fit matters most and I told her that I want financial security. So the tide turned a little bit lol. You all certainly helped me push my mom and ask those tough questions. Thank you