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There COULD be a lot of reasons… family, financial, specific academic program, etc. Just be aware that there will likely need to be a cultural… adjustment. When you are homesick, where in Waco will you find a good Matzoball soup? That’s not a religious issue, but a cultural one.</p>
<p>However, consider this… where are you more likely to be challenged to wrestle through who you want to be in this world — in your familiar surroundings, or in a completely different place? I submit that while Baylor may present cultural hurdles, the gain might outweigh the emotional discomfort. If you attend Baylor and do well academically, and then discover you know that the culture at Baylor just isn’t for you, it is quite doable to transfer into a more urban environment. Baylor is well respected academically. Outside of the top 30 or so Unis, transfer admissions is pretty common.</p>