I need help on deciding to switch schools?

Question

I am a High School Senior and am thinking about switching schools because of issues at home. This would involve completely moving out of the state I live in (and have lived in for all of my life) and moving in with my Dad (my parents are divorced) for the next 3 quarters of the school year. I have applied to both colleges in the state I currently live in and for colleges in this new state, but I'm still unsure of what to do because I don't want to leave my boyfriend of 8 months behind. Obviously, I can't move him with me, but he's the only reason I haven't left yet. What should I do? I want to graduate from my high school now, but things at home are so bad that it isn't worth it.

Answer 1

If I were you, I would finish this school year before deciding to do anything else. Why give up both your boyfriend and you current school just because of family problems?  It takes a while to adapt to a new environment, and moving to a new place isn't easy.  It just doesn't make sense to move now, when you're almost done with high school.  About going to college, you're just gonna have to leave that up to yourself and see what is better for you.  Time flies by really fast, so just suck up all your family problems for the sake of your education and friends.  Good luck with everything.

Answer 2

i know its hard, but you need to weigh the two options and decide which is more important to you

Answer 3

It depends what the issues are at home, and if they affect your school work. If you think you can stick it out for 3 more quarters and not have your grades go bad, I would do it. As long as your safety isn't at stake, it may be better to graduate from your home school, and make it through with the support of your friends and boyfriend. Moving in with your Dad will mean you'll have A LOT of change at once. If things are that bad, do it. Otherwise, be strong.  

Answer 4

it's hard to say not knowing what exactly is making you want to get away.

i'd say no because it's close to the end, it's not worth doing all that now, and just try to put up with it for a little while longer, but I don't know how bad it is for you where you are.