Going out of state for college?

Question

Is it the right thing to do right out of high school? Money is not much of an obstacle in my case. I got a 4 yr full tuition scholarship at a private university in KY and I also received full aid for room and board except that I have to pay for transportation and books. It would have been the same situation if I had stayed at a public state school (UTSA), but I really want to go to a private liberal arts school and that's what I got at KY. Given the opportunity, did I make the right choice to take advantage of it? Of course I'll miss home a lot, and I'll feel extremely homesick since I'm really close to my family, but would you have done the same thing? Is it worth it for personal growth?

Answer 1

Rock on, girl.  A full-ride at a private school is no small feat.  You'd be a fool to pass on an opportunity like this. (I assume you've visited the campus already and have gotten 'the feel' it's for you.)  You've made a brave decision to go far away--and I applaud you.  I went to school far from home as well (small, private liberal arts college): and it was the best decision I ever made.  

The first six months were tough.  I was terribly homesick--to the point of almost transferring back home.  However, I got involved in campus life, focused on my studies, and made life long friends--you know, really capitalized on the experience--and though I was happy to see my folks at christmas break, I couldn't wait to get back to the new home that I built all on my own.

You're about to experience the magic of being able to reinvent yourself in a million ways that would never be possible at large school... I'm so excited for you.

Best wishes: study hard!

Answer 2

Go, Go GO

Don't worry about the distance. I go to a small liberal arts school that's two hours from my home. My brother went to a school twenty minutes away. On average, I came home more often than my brother. Take advantage of your opportunity. If you really get homesick you can transfer. However, the experience is worth it.

Answer 3

Yes, there's nothing wrong with the choice you made.