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@am_23
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 • 3 years ago •
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What was the scariest thing about going to college?
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I am a 16 year old junior attending a small charter school located in Texas. I am pretty nervous about college due to having to pick the right one. I don't wanna leave my parents, but at the same time, I want to adventure out. Is this normal? Should I feel scared as much as I do?

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@just.valdo
12 answers, 25 votes
 • 3 years ago

Hellooooo, I'm a senior in Arizona and not in college yet, but I can tell you, this is the most normal thing ever! (That's according to me and all my friends, but hey, we're a hefty bunch!)

Choosing colleges is literally one of the most stressful and nerve-racking things you'll do! Why? Well, it's basically the first decision you have as an adult, and let me tell you; be selfish about it because this will be one of the few times in your life in which you'll be able to be it.

You can apply to a college 30 minutes away from home today, and tomorrow want to go to Boston or even Australia! (True story 😅) All this worrying and doubting is the most common thing. I'm sure it's not just me and you who feel this sometimes, I think it's all students thinking about college. You have until August as a junior so enjoy it, have fun! Don't let your grades slip obviously, but don't stress about college right now.

As soon as application season starts though, step on it and apply to all the colleges you have in mind! Even if it's a list of 10 because if you don't, you'll be like me and change your mind about your decision in late December, and you'll be left scavenging for late application deadlines and colleges you never even considered.

Hope this helps and if you're wondering, I still have NO IDEA where I'm going but I am applying to everywhere I'm considering so that way I have variety when I make my final decision. And moral of the story, you do you, there's no way you can make the wrong decision if you think about yourself, your needs, and your future!

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@just.valdo3 years ago [edited]

I forgot to answer your main question 😅 The scariest thing for me, is thinking you'll make the wrong decision. I'm pretty sure it's everyone's main hesitation

[🎤 AUTHOR]@am_233 years ago

thank you so much for commenting. i am a very selfless person (or at least that's what my parents tell me) and it's hard to leave people who have been supporting me most of my life. My main problem right now is wanting to go to a college in Arizona (ASU) but uh... its almost $50g a year... hahaha... ya that's my main problem right now.

@just.valdo3 years ago [edited]

ASU is $50k out of state?!?! Wow! That's really expensive! In-state is about $12k so that is an insane difference! Now, I don't know what it is you liked about ASU but NAU, (Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff) is a really good school, the area is way better, so is the weather, and out-of-state is only $26,642 (as said in the website). It's only about 2 hours away from central Phoenix, so that could also be another good option.

@just.valdo3 years ago

Also, I'd say they have a pretty good scholarship program; my tuition would cost me about $12k since I'm in-state, and they're offering me a $30,000 ($7,500 per year) scholarship. Considering I have a 3.01 GPA, 24 ACT, and a family income of $100k per year, that's insanely good! As I said, it could be a good option for you, and glad I could help!

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@Brennan
94 answers, 102 votes
 • 3 years ago

Everyone gets nervous when a major change is occurring in their life. Don't stress about picking the right one too much. It is completely normal to be worried and it is also normal to want freedom and a new experience. I think the scariest thing about going to college is the large changes and the increased responsibility. However, there are so many benefits that outweigh the uncertainty, so just go for it. Plus you should have a little while before you head down that road.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@am_233 years ago

Yeah my school wants me to have a specific college in mind... but the college I want to go to in located in Arizona and it s 50 grand a year. Thank you for your input! You def helped !!

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