You\u2019ve gotten accepted to two excellent schools: one is a half hour away from home. The other is across the country. The pros and cons of both are the same in every other way. Now what do you do? How does location factor into which college you decide to attend?<\/p>\n
Some questions to consider:<\/p>\n
This depends on your relationship, your level of independence, and assessing your own personal needs. If you think the transition from living away from home is going to be incredibly difficult for you, maybe consider a school closer to home. If you\u2019re itching to get out and explore this big wide world, maybe you\u2019d do better farther away.<\/p>\n
Ok, this obviously shouldn\u2019t be your first deciding factor, but if you\u2019ve got to think of something to help you decide\u2026will you miss building a snowman in winter if you go to Los Angeles? Will you be depressed if your skin gets pasty white in Providence?<\/p>\n
Many students write off going to college close to home because they think it\u2019s not the \u201cright thing to do.\u201d There is no \u201cright thing\u201d in this situation \u2013 there is only the \u201cright decision for you.\u201d If you seriously love your hometown and you love the college there, why not stay? Visit the school, take a full tour, see the library, eat in the dining hall, and while you\u2019re checking it out, pretend it\u2019s out of state to help you get a fresh perspective.<\/p>\n
If you grew up in suburbia, maybe you want a more urban or maybe a far more rural campus. If you grew up in a small town and liked it, maybe you should go to a small rural college. If you grew up in a rural area, liked it, but think you want to experience a different way of life, then pick a more urban or suburban campus.<\/p>\n
If you stay close to home, will you continue to rely on mom and dad to take care of you? Will you be able to manage your own study schedule, your own basic needs of eating and bathing and cleaning? Will you be able to socialize the way you\u2019d want to? If convenience is the only reason you want to stay close to home, reconsider. College is a time to learn to be independent. If you\u2019re the type of person who can be independent in close proximity to your parents, then staying close to home may be fine. But if you think you may need that little extra push, distance might be just the thing you need.<\/p>\n
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