@ucbalumnus Well, there are those, but I want to stay close to my parents if I don’t get into the other colleges I’m applying to. I know there are many colleges and opportunities, but it all boils down to circumstances. My parents want me to have a good education and career, but if all else fails, I’d like to be by their side while going to school to help them out. Maybe UCF I’ll apply to, but FGCU and/or FSW is my main safety for a reason.
I used to want to go wherever out of state, like to Washington state for instance or California. But then I later learned that it’s better to venture out far while still being by family for support when you need it. I’ve known a few people who’ve tried to go out of state for college and either end up feeling miserable and homesick and scared of the new environment, or they flat out drop out and return home and go to the community college near their parents.
I’m choosing Boston and New York because they’re near my mom’s side of the family, who I can go to for support. I want to be independent, but I also want to have a circle of friends and family to turn to when I need someone to lean on, y’know? And of course the education system up in New England is great. Very tough and rigorous, but I’m aiming for tough and rigorous, as well as a fit and nice environment that cultivates curiosity and passions and intelligence.