So now the scramble to figure things out begins
March 31, 2008
Yesterday, I posted about the lovely news of being accepted into all three of my college choices - which is great, but at the same time kind of shitty because now I have to make the decision of where I want to go, and I’ve got to do it fast. Yes, I know I technically have until May 1st, but all of the entrance bursaries for each of the schools are due within the next couple of weeks. So I should decide fast, right?
So far, college choice #2 sounds the most persuasive. They sent a bunch of information for me; not just about my program and the health/dental plan either, but about what activities the school and town had to offer. It sounds so exciting! Plus it’s close to Joel, Mel and Karen, and as a bonus; Karen and Daren both cook amazingly 
baha just kidding, I mean that I have family close by if anything were to happen. It’s a bigger city too, with more job opportunities available. And more clubs by September, I’ll be nineteen!
So college choice #2 is what my little heart is pining for now…but with all of the great things it offers, it is very far away. I have an offer for a roommate, but I don’t think my dad would approve. My mom doesn’t really approve, heck the only person who would support me there is probably Karen. I suppose my parents do have reason to be all “NOT A CHANCE IN HELL” because I haven’t “known” him that long. I do know him though. Yes folks, I’m talking about the boyfriend. He offered to move with me because he doesn’t think 4 hours of space sounds like a heck of a lot of fun. Mom would prefer if I moved up there by myself, or with a female friend…
I know how 25 minutes of distance worked out last time, and yes NSN was a complete douche bag but distance does change a person, so that thought is scary. I like things how they are now. I don’t want to complicate things so soon on. Booth isn’t the kind of person to bail out on someone anyway; even if we as a couple didn’t work out (and honestly folks, I can’t see that happening) then he would still be there to be my roommate.
We’re both Gemini’s, and we both do have quite the temper…but the funny thing is Booth knows when I’m angry and I know when he’s angry. We either stay clear of each other for a couple minutes/hours, or talk things out. Usually it’s the second because half the time the arguments or whatever are completely bogus things. Booth and I both came from pretty shitty relationships and therefore subconsciously fear the worst. But we’ve come a long way, and Booth is the most patient and understanding person I know.
Despite how perfect of a roommate he’d be, I’m still hesitant because I don’t want to ask him to pack up all his stuff and move away from his friends and family again. It’s not easy to do that, and he feels like he just got home. We’re both between a rock and a hard place though because we know that 4 hours of distance between each other just sucks hardcore.
I know, I know…I shouldn’t be making my college decision based on a boyfriend, especially a “new” boyfriend. But if you knew us and our relationship, you would be considering it too. Booth is a great catch and guy. Sure, he has his flaws and I know his flaws, but what’s a person without flaws? A Stepford Wife? Yeah. I don’t need a Stepford Wife. Booth and I have been upfront and honest about everything, even the dirtiest of laundry so I have no worries there.
I’m the kind of person who loves cuddles, and a 4 hour drive for about 2 hours of cuddling just doesn’t seem like a smart decision. Hello gas prices and early bankruptcy!
Ugh. Pros and cons then shall we?
Pros:
- It is one of the finest colleges in Canada.
- They offer a lot of student services, and ranks above the provincial average in student satisfaction, employer satisfaction and graduation employment (which means it’s more likely to get a job after college).
- The town it’s located in is one of the 10 bigger cities of Ontario, which means more people. And job opportunities. This means more of a chance of flourishing and finding friends who aren’t mindless sheep who conform to fit in.
- It’s not that expensive to get an apartment somewhere, and with help from student loans and stuff it’s definitely something I can afford. I’m sure Value Village would have some furniture available!
- I have heard better things about this program then the other school’s program. It’s located near a Children’s Aid Society, and if I worked my butt off then I could land myself a job very quick!
Cons:
- It is 4 hours from home…and I know I would probably miss my parents and sisters quite a bit. And my friends of course.
- If Booth came with me, he would be making a huge sacrifice. I don’t want to ask him to make any huge sacrifices for me, because if things don’t work out then he’d be bitter. Or he would be bitter and things wouldn’t work out because I would feel guilty all the time.
- If he stays at home, then that’s just another person to super miss while they’re gone.
- Money, money, money.
So ya, there is my pro/con list for college choice #2. When I get the packages from college choice #1, I’ll do a pro/con list for that too. Ugh. I wish I could decide right now though. I hate having big decisions to make; they eat away at me until all I want to do is dig a hole and cry.
March 31st, 2008 at 2:38 pm
< ![CDATA[Tell your parents they have to choose between Booth or me for your new roommate. Note - that offer only stands if you're willing to dress as an Asian schoolgirl, but feel free to use me as a bluff in any case.
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March 31st, 2008 at 6:57 pm
< ![CDATA[I read this post and realized you'd gotten on to the pro/con list already. Shoot. But they're really helpful, it's how I decided what school to go to and I have not regretted it for a moment.
Ontario (Downtown Toronto specifically) is where I reside and go to school! Neat!
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March 31st, 2008 at 10:11 pm
< ![CDATA[This doesn't sound like any choice at all. A college that offers a lot of extra services that is one of the finest in Canada?
It's good to live away from your family for a while. I went to college 11 hours away, then law school halfway across the country, and finally moved all the way to LA. I'm back now, but I'm glad I got to experience everything I did.
I'm a proponent of getting the best education one can. It will always pay off.
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March 31st, 2008 at 10:14 pm
< ![CDATA[Grant; Damnit I just threw out my Asian school girl outfit this morning!
Jessica; Toronto? Seriously!? Man Toronto is SCARY. Can you tell I’m from the boondocks? LOL
Avitable; the other school is pretty good too…besides, we all know I have a lot of experience…baha.]]>
March 31st, 2008 at 10:59 pm
< ![CDATA[I like this college. I know you'll choose what's best for you. =)
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