2006-11-06 15:51:52 · 8 answers · asked by *Benny B* 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
i think this depends mostly on the kind of person you are. When i left for college, i went to school about a half hour away. I was able to travel back to work and see my family whenever I wanted. Granted if you dont have a car, then there's the problem with having to have people come and get u. But thats' me. When my sister went to college, she's about a 2 hour drive. Its a bit tougher for her to get home whenever she wants to. But she really likes it. Me, I liked being close. As I said, I think its all up to what kind of person u are.
2006-11-06 16:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by softball_95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its a good idea to go far away but not so far that you can't come back except twice a year. For me im going to School in Northern California, but i live in Southern California. Its about a six hour drive so its not so bad. I learned alot though being out of the house, and I dont really think it depends on the person you are because i didnt really want to leave home and felt more comfortable sticking with what i knew, but with an open mind to new places and friends, and learning to do things on your own. Plus! When you go back and see all your friends who stayed home and things stay the same they're gunna be happy to see how your doing. Trust me its not so bad.
2006-11-06 18:03:13 · answer #2 · answered by Lopeds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the individual person and how comfortable you are away from home. If you feel you can make decisions on your own and want to try for the independence, I say try it and see where it takes you. However, if you are hesitant, try to go to a university close enough for you to come home only if you really need to. If you are always wanting to come home and never really experience life on your own, your quest to gain independence may take a little longer to attain. Hope that helps!
2006-11-06 16:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by Yo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a wonderful idea. If you can afford to go out of state, or if you can get scholarships - go for it. I am 2000 miles away from home (luckily I got a scholarship or it never would have worked) and I feel like I have really grown up. When I go back home to see friends who stayed near their parents for college, I feel like I am far more capable of taking care of myself. However, there is a flip side to this. For me, it took leaving to realize how much I cared about my family. I miss my parents a lot, and it's hard at times being able to see them only 2 times a year.
2006-11-06 15:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by doc2be 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I started college a few months ago. I decided to stay within the state I grew up in. Depends on the person I suppose
2006-11-06 15:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by Cody B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bad idea, u can move close by so tht initially if u have any problems u can get help then later on u can move far off
2006-11-06 15:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the first year (with no scholarship) should be spent at or near home..
most students drop out away from home--zero study habits AND BAD COMPANY =BAD GRADES...
2006-11-06 15:54:56 · answer #7 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how wealthy you are
2006-11-06 15:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋