Go to the school with the accredited program. If they are both accredited - than go to the school that'll give you the most money.
It's probably a good idea to leave your car at home with people you can trust. It could get stolen or worse. Strange things lay ahead in your college career and not having to worry about the car is going to make it more enjoyable
I'd make it not start and put it up on blocks... But then again, I've had a Mustang stolen from a college parking lot before so I am jaded.
Im from Danville which isnt to far from Lynchburg. I would suggest going to Virginia Tech. Radford is a great school. Not saying anything bad about it at all. But I just think you would have so much more fun at Tech. And admission would be close to the same as Radford. I dont know if you would be able to take your car as a freshman. But as a freshman at Virginia Tech you wont miss it much trust me. Plus you can always network and meet someone who will let you park it at their house. Just my two.
I wont bull**** you. Go to the cheapest college for your bachelors degree and bust your ass. Makes it easier to get your masters from a decent school if you come out looking like the top dog.
Degree's are nice, but not worth as much as you think, especially bachelors. Masters is where you should be VERY selective.
Degree's are nice, but not worth as much as you think, especially bachelors. Masters is where you should be VERY selective.
Since no one commmented on the girl yet, I will.
I am a freshman at Iowa State where my girlfriend is also a student. We dated our senior year of high school and now into college. Our relationship just plain sucked the first 2 or 3 months as we both adjusted to our new situations with so many things to do, people to meet, the time comittments and the list goes on. We have finally found a happy medium, we still feel like a couple, but have time for other people and other obligations. I can hang with the guys, she can hang with her girls etc.
I will have to say that a long distance relationship will not work, and won't be fair to either of you. If my GF wasn't going to IAstate I would have broken up because it would have been too difficult to keep on the same page with each other, and again not fair to either of us when we could find someone new that we liked just as much.
To sum it up: Don't limit yourself, there are plenty of FYT's (Fine Young Things) walking around!
I am a freshman at Iowa State where my girlfriend is also a student. We dated our senior year of high school and now into college. Our relationship just plain sucked the first 2 or 3 months as we both adjusted to our new situations with so many things to do, people to meet, the time comittments and the list goes on. We have finally found a happy medium, we still feel like a couple, but have time for other people and other obligations. I can hang with the guys, she can hang with her girls etc.
I will have to say that a long distance relationship will not work, and won't be fair to either of you. If my GF wasn't going to IAstate I would have broken up because it would have been too difficult to keep on the same page with each other, and again not fair to either of us when we could find someone new that we liked just as much.
To sum it up: Don't limit yourself, there are plenty of FYT's (Fine Young Things) walking around!
1) I don't live in VA, but I'd definitely choose the cheaper one. I went to a community college and got my gen ed out of the way and then transferred to a local university (I graduate in May - finally). Anyway, what is your major? In my opinion, you may not NEED the excellent school with the excellent degree, depending on your major. People at my work (where I will be staying after I graduate) have the same job I will have (Management Trainee), with a degree from a lessor college (non university), with less credit hours to graduate with a business degree. To be a management trainee at my work (which is what I will be), they don't even care what major you have, as long as you have a 4-year degree. My point is this: Decide what you THINK you might want to do, although you'll probably have no idea right now (I was gonna be a computer programmer and then I changed to Gen. Business major). If you're thinking doctor, lawyer, etc maybe you'll be better w/ the better college, but like someone said, go w/ the one w/ the accreditations. Also, it would be nice to go w/ your friends so you'll know people. Also, file for financial aid. You never know what you'll get and it could save you or your parents a lot of money. I've gotten financial aid for about half of mine and paid the rest on my own.
2) If you won't need the car, leave it at home. I would not park it in anyone's driveway, especially a college friend. He may not do anything to it, but some punk kids that come over might. Don't risk it.
I think you'll find it hard to keep your g/f if you're both going to be meeting new people and stuff, especially with her being so far away. I'd suggest staying friends, but agree to be open and meet new people while at college.
2) If you won't need the car, leave it at home. I would not park it in anyone's driveway, especially a college friend. He may not do anything to it, but some punk kids that come over might. Don't risk it.
I think you'll find it hard to keep your g/f if you're both going to be meeting new people and stuff, especially with her being so far away. I'd suggest staying friends, but agree to be open and meet new people while at college.
My finance teacher just told us today:
So you're going to graduate and get out in the real world...you'll learn that everything we've taught you over the past 4 or 5 years is wrong. So what are you to do? Quit? 95 million people drop out...I saw them on my way to work this morning - they were picking up limbs.
It was the funniest thing....but I know it's true. Most of the stuff I've learned will not matter at all in the "real" world. There are easier ways to do the things that they make us do and a lot of it is common sense. However, that is not to downplay a good education (although it sounds like it). Take classes you're interested in when you have the opportunity. The fact is that a bachelors degree today is much like a high school diploma of yesteryear...without one, you'll have trouble finding a decent job.
Needless to say, I'll graduate in May after 5 years of hell. Most of the crap I've learned I'll never use, but some of it I will. It's the effort that counts. In the end, find what you like to do and go for that.
Good Luck!
So you're going to graduate and get out in the real world...you'll learn that everything we've taught you over the past 4 or 5 years is wrong. So what are you to do? Quit? 95 million people drop out...I saw them on my way to work this morning - they were picking up limbs.
It was the funniest thing....but I know it's true. Most of the stuff I've learned will not matter at all in the "real" world. There are easier ways to do the things that they make us do and a lot of it is common sense. However, that is not to downplay a good education (although it sounds like it). Take classes you're interested in when you have the opportunity. The fact is that a bachelors degree today is much like a high school diploma of yesteryear...without one, you'll have trouble finding a decent job.
Needless to say, I'll graduate in May after 5 years of hell. Most of the crap I've learned I'll never use, but some of it I will. It's the effort that counts. In the end, find what you like to do and go for that.
Good Luck!
Fivespeedsteed Im not in college yet im a junior but my brother now a junior went to lynchburg and he hated it (he didn't return after freshman year). Im not trying to tell you it sucks but this is what he and 3 of his friends that went there all said. When i used to visit my brother at school i liked being there very small town but very populated. The college dies down alot on the weekends but can also be exciting if you know where to go (Liberty college is 5 minutes away *its an all girls school if you didn't know*) I also have talked to his friends that have gone to radford and loved it. That's a nice area too.
as for the girlfriend thing i have been seeing a girl an hour away for the past 2 years. I do whatever it take to see her whenever i can. If you really love the girl, you can't do anything but to see her ( i think you know what i mean). I don't think you should ask people about a girl problem thats in my opinion is kinda between you guys.
Lynchburg allowed my brother to take his mach I to school and he got a spot right out side his window. I also know that when his friends were at radford they had cars too. But i would still fix the door lock actuator and i think the gas cap is a little over board.
From what i have heard i say you try to find a school maybe in MD or Northern VA just so you can be inbetween your girlfriend and your rents. But My vote goes to radford for being a very nice school (party school
- Cody -
as for the girlfriend thing i have been seeing a girl an hour away for the past 2 years. I do whatever it take to see her whenever i can. If you really love the girl, you can't do anything but to see her ( i think you know what i mean). I don't think you should ask people about a girl problem thats in my opinion is kinda between you guys.
Lynchburg allowed my brother to take his mach I to school and he got a spot right out side his window. I also know that when his friends were at radford they had cars too. But i would still fix the door lock actuator and i think the gas cap is a little over board.
From what i have heard i say you try to find a school maybe in MD or Northern VA just so you can be inbetween your girlfriend and your rents. But My vote goes to radford for being a very nice school (party school
- Cody -