The decision was far from easy, but after a deep discussion with my mom, We had both agreed that I would be a Temple Owl next year! I'm more than excited for college next year, even though it wasn't my (and also my mom's) top choice. As much as we both wanted me to go to Fordham, money made it next to impossible, and so ultimately Temple's modest tuition won in the end.
I can't help but laugh at the terrible irony of this whole situation. I used to detest the whole idea of ever going to Temple. But now that I'm fully committed, I couldn't be happier. Sure, I loved Fordham and its metropolitan allure and boundless internship opportunities, but I have a little inkling that my time at Temple would be more than eye-opening as well. My parents would allow me to transfer to Fordham after two years at Temple, but who knows, maybe I'll love Temple more than I'll ever know.
Life's a funny thing, isn't it? Regardless of how everything turned out, I am so excited for what college has to offer.
Well, except for the actual work itself...
Where do/did you guys go to school? How is/was your experience? Any advice for an upcoming freshmeat such as me?
Where do/did you guys go to school? How is/was your experience? Any advice for an upcoming freshmeat such as me?
Woo hoo! haha I'll be there and hey we can hit all the concerts next year!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you're happy. Even though it wasn't your first choice, I can tell by the way that you talk about it that you're not resigned or disappointed. Your attitude is so great :)
ReplyDeleteYou know most of my college adventures and mishaps: got rejected from most places I could picture myself at, ended up somewhere I was OK with, ended up unhappy, went abroad, transferred to an English university, still mostly unhappy. I've known since high school that I'm not cut out for college, but I also know that you're different in so many ways, not least of all that you're actually EXCITED for college. That'll take you farther than you know.
Advice: stay true to yourself always, don't cave to peer pressure and college trends like binge drinking, drugs, clone-ism, or making bad life decisions like walking home at night slightly inhebriated. The similar-minded people will find you eventually. And for God's sake, major in something you actually LIKE :P. I don't think you're going to have a problem with that, but it's something that's repeatedly kicking me in the shins about now.
I promise I'll be more available this summer to talk, right up to the time you leave and for your whole first month there. We can work out any kinks together if you want, but I doubt you're going to have any :)