<p>@Orangehat: Yes it is true you have to make your own college experience, but there is absolutely nothing going on during weekends that is free or relatively cheap in the surrounding areas. Most universities provide events or something to do on the weekends, and VU should have something outside of a useless movie night. You do not even realize the implications of your statements…fun stuff in the “surrounding area.” College is already a ton of money, why do I have to pay anywhere from 5 to 11 dollars for a train to find something to do??? So much for the “college experience.” Most universities provide decent bus or van lines, the Nova lines have horrid hours and no offense who cares about a free bus to KOP Mall? The fact that they have a bus to KOP rather than the cultural centers in Philly says everything about the student population. </p>
<p>@Gravenwworld: Again sorry to hear about your situation. What was your major? From what you say I have this feeling it was comprehensive science, I know it can be difficult to find a job out of that major. Irrespective though, you have to realize that it is the past. Yes you are in a situation but you have to start thinking outside the box. Maybe something like Teach for America? Peacecorps? They have hundreds of similar programs, many with loan reduction. Maybe even a PhD or research fellowship??? Dude there is a ton of stuff out there, just research! I am sure you can get a full ride to a program with great grades in sciences, even in something like law school if you do well on the LSATs. That is basically all I can suggest!</p>