Can't decide on a school

[shes_electric]

For for the last few months I've been agonizing over where go transfer to. I can either go to UCSC (University of California, Santa Cruz) or SFSU (San Francisco State University). Santa Cruz is my dream school. I want to go there so badly. Thing is, I have absolutely no financial support. My parents can't afford to help me out. I work 40 hours a

Comments

[leora]

There isn't really enough information here to give advice. How do the programs compare for the field you'd be studying? Would you be able to get sufficient loans if you went to your preferred school? Have you tried talking to a financial aid officer at the school to see what options you would have? Would you and your boyfriend consider him not moving and you two visiting each other when possible so he could try to focus on his needs and you on yours during this period of time?

[nella580]

I have a BA from a UC. It's not worth the drama. I agree with the practical choice, but then again I'm a very practical person. To me, a dream isn't worth the heartache because in the end it may not end up being everything you've dreamed it would be and can hold it's own regrets.

[amazinggoatgirl]

I third this. State schools are fine as long as they're not in the Deep South. Go to the cheaper school.