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The Secret Benefits of Leaving Your Hometown for College
The importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
Deciding where to attend college is no easy task. There are countless factors to consider:
- Program of Study
- Public or Private School
- Cost of Attendance
- Roommate Situation
- On Campus Resources
- Post Grad Job Opportunities
To make matters worse, you’re forced to make this life-altering decision at 17 or 18 years old with limited guidance. It can be an overwhelming decision with considerable external pressure — it certainly was for me.
I’m here to shed some light on one of the many variables you may be considering as you or someone you know begins the college hunt, attending school in-state versus out-of-state.
It’s a decision that often boils down to convenience and cost. In the coming weeks, I will be writing a post about how to mitigate these hurdles but today, let’s assume cost is not prohibiting you from attending school out of state.
Attending school out-of-state can be scary and intimidating. It’s not for everybody and many who do make the leap end up transferring back home. As an out-of-state student myself I began the transfer…
