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bermuDa · 05-12-2004, 09:30 AM

Going to a UC is crazy expensive. If moving out means going to college on your own bill, I would definitely recommend a CSU. Also, at least at my school (CSUS), it's harder to transfer than to get in initially. You are better off applying to a CSU, then transferring what credit you can from a community college.

I'm not sure why your parents think you couldn't get into a CSU... my SAT score was like 1260 and my GPA was probably a little less than 3.2 in high school. I'm also not sure why your mom is so intent on you getting into a UC, perhaps she thinks that the more she pays the better the education...

Education is what you get out of it, and all schools have some really good teachers that will get you excited about the subject and make you want to learn, and there are also teachers that will make you despise going to class and trying to memorize some useless facts so you can pass the tests. I'm enjoying my time at CSUS, mainly because I'm learning a lot. It's nice that your mom wants you to succeed, but I think it's the wrong attitude to tell you right off what you can or can't succeed as. A french major might not open the most doors up for you, but there are SO many communications majors out there, and a lot of them (as stated before) chose that major just to have a major. The thing is, what is going to make you want to learn the most? Could you double major? A language major and a communications major sounds like a reasonable combination.

Your parents seem a bit too heavy handed and controlling, but it is their house so you have little say in it. If you feel you are responsible enough to move out on your own, then that's your perogative. But please consider how this might affect others (not only nwlinkvxd, but his roommates you mentioned, would they mind if his girlfriend moved in? would that be a long term arrangement?).

I don't really have a suggestion to make, so I won't vote on the poll, I just say you should make sure that your decision is something you can handle with maturity and responsibility.

05-12-2004, 09:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	Going to a UC is crazy expensive. If moving out means going to college on your own bill, I would definitely recommend a CSU. Also, at least at my school (CSUS), it's harder to transfer than to get in initially. You are better off applying to a CSU, then transferring what credit you can from a community college. I'm not sure why your parents think you couldn't get into a CSU... my SAT score was like 1260 and my GPA was probably a little less than 3.2 in high school. I'm also not sure why your mom is so intent on you getting into a UC, perhaps she thinks that the more she pays the better the education... Education is what you get out of it, and all schools have some really good teachers that will get you excited about the subject and make you want to learn, and there are also teachers that will make you despise going to class and trying to memorize some useless facts so you can pass the tests. I'm enjoying my time at CSUS, mainly because I'm learning a lot. It's nice that your mom wants you to succeed, but I think it's the wrong attitude to tell you right off what you can or can't succeed as. A french major might not open the most doors up for you, but there are SO many communications majors out there, and a lot of them (as stated before) chose that major just to have a major. The thing is, what is going to make you want to learn the most? Could you double major? A language major and a communications major sounds like a reasonable combination. Your parents seem a bit too heavy handed and controlling, but it is their house so you have little say in it. If you feel you are responsible enough to move out on your own, then that's your perogative. But please consider how this might affect others (not only nwlinkvxd, but his roommates you mentioned, would they mind if his girlfriend moved in? would that be a long term arrangement?). I don't really have a suggestion to make, so I won't vote on the poll, I just say you should make sure that your decision is something you can handle with maturity and responsibility. __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.