In exactly 6 days, I will be fleeing the nest and leaving for college (eek!). Although, my school is only 2 hours away from Chicago, I am still anxious/excited to be leaving. Deciding to leave for college can be a difficult decision for most people. When I was looking for schools, I knew automatically that I wanted to stay in the state of Illinois. Not only is it convenient to stay in state, for traveling purposes, but it is way cheaper. So basically my options were either staying in Chicago, where I was born and raised, or going to the school that I will be attending in a smaller city of Illinois.
Personally, I love the feel of a complete college town. I find it comforting to know that most of the people walking around are either students or work for the school. I also really wanted to experience dorm life because I think it adds to the whole "college experience." I am not going to have a random roommate because I feel that it was not for me. I like to share my living space with people I am comfortable with, so I will be rooming with a friend from high school. I think this will help me if I ever feel homesick.
Another factor that helped me decided where to go to school is independence. My entire life I have been very dependent on my family and I am grateful for it, but I felt like I needed to leave to figure out life for myself. If I stayed at home, I would become completely dependent on my family in times of stress and never really become independent. College is a completely personal experience, meaning you decided what comes of it. You decide whether you go to class or skip it and you decide what you do outside of class.
Ultimately, my decision came down to the academics my university provides and how comfortable I felt at my school. Choosing a school is a big decision, so take all of the important factors into consideration but also trust your gut, it's usually the best thing for you.
-Emily
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