2006-07-11 13:41:20 · 6 answers · asked by Michael Cray 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I live near Eastern Michigan, about a hour away from MSU. To the person calling me a girl and telling me to grow up -- my sister is 15 and I want to be there for her. Also, I love being around my family and value my relationships with them to the highest regard.
2006-07-18 13:56:00 · update #1
I go out of state to said university. I'm in astrophysics, but I've heard they are an excellent school for teaching.
But the question is not about State its about going to school away from home. It wasn't a problem for me, but I had previous experience spending short (several weeks) amounts of time away from home and I knew that I could do it. I know people who had trouble at first but made it through the first weeks and began to be more comfortable. Although it is a large university, odds are you won't feel lost and if you do there are resources you'll find out about that can help you. This is something you need to figure out for yourself though. So here is my advice to help out.
Will you be able to go home on a regular basis? I knew kids who went home monthly even weekly. My roommate went home about bi-monthly and his parents called him daily. It depends on the student and the parents.
Have you ever stayed away from home? This will help guide you towards a decision, I'm sure it has already.
To assure you, I have found the community accepting, maybe I was lucky or maybe it was normal. But it is important to remember that you're going to a school for the education and if staying away from home will cause you feelings that take away from your educational experience, then perhaps you are not ready to stay away. It varies by people, don't feel pressured to go one way or the other. People often make changes in their college plans, even transferring sometimes based on what they discover about how they feel about where they are (including where it is in relation to home) so remember that this is not necessarily a locked decision.
I'm not a parent, a college grad yet, or a psychologist or counselor so don't take my responses above theirs. Having just completed my first year and experienced being away from home for months, I figured I'd offer some support. Good luck wherever you go, don't be put in by figures and ratings-what you put into education is what makes it valuable-go where you will be able to put the most in.
2006-07-11 14:00:21 · answer #1 · answered by astronwritingthinkingprayingrnns 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is an option. You probably live near a community or junior college. They generally have open admissions and extended deadlines for enrollment. You can contact the admissions office at Michigan State and request to post-pone your admission because you plan to begin at your local community college. This way you can still live at home and work towards your degree.
You should be sure to talk to an advisor at Michigan about the transferability of your courses at your community college. Some courses may not transfer. However, I'm certain Michigan has a transfer coordinator who could give you a list of transferable courses from your local community college.
2006-07-11 20:55:03 · answer #2 · answered by Merries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go live on campus!!! You'll have the time of your life plus a learn so much, inside and outside the classroom. Going away to college is an experience that can't be replicated and really builds personality and character in a person. I really hope you give it a chance - you can always transfer and go back home if it's not for you. But hey, if you never try you never know...good luck!!!
2006-07-11 20:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by Shelly C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, for heavens sake, girl.......most kids are dying to be out on their own. Stop being a mommy's girl and take the big step into life! Now is the time to start being independent and taking charge of your life. Stop being immature and act grown up......that is what you must do if you want to be a good teacher as well as getting through Life.....Geeeeesh!
2006-07-11 20:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your missing some info. how far away from state do you live. and eventually everybody has to "fly the coop" so deal with it and become the teacher you were meant to be
2006-07-11 20:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make your home in Ann Arbor.
2006-07-11 20:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by Steven A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋