The fork in the road...a destra o sinistra?

[cuddlezxoxo]

I want to move to Italy so badly. Since I'm no longer going to UF (a very recent decision which you're most likely just now hearing about for the first time), I am going to take a different path and go to a design school because when it all boils down to it-big business just isn't for me; I prefer to working with something more creative than a

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[dotiwana]

It has to be hard for your mom to have you in another country. I mean, if something was to happen to you, youre not just a drive away...youre in a whole other contient.

Also if you cant work for three years you will have a very heftly amount of loans when you finish. In Miami, at least you can make money, have free rent/food, have a car etc. I donno.
If youre tired of the culture in Miami, move somewhere else and take study abroad classes? (hint hint go to UF! lol just kidding..)

Anyway, this is a long comment so Ill end it with this:
Its really cool that you might be able to live your dream. Not many people get to acheive that. It just ends up being something they talk about but never do. But just make sure you have everything figured out if you do go. Make sure that you want to make such a big commitment. (and make sure if you do move that you keep in touch!)

[cuddlezxoxo]

Thanks for responding! Even if I'm working, I'm still going to have a hefty amount of loans after 3 years-even staying here...but it won't be so bad, because my mom is also going to help me to pay the loans- she just doesn't have the money all at one time.
PS: Wanna do something tonight?!

[dotiwana]

Yes! Call me! freaking ho

[blucrukoosh]

Wow, I thought it was going to be hard when I move to California for school. I can't even imagine living in another country, by myself. But for about as long as I've known you, you've said you wanted to live in Italy, and I've known you just about forever. Whatever you decide, you'll be happy. Just don't jump into a commitment you can't handle. Good luck!!

<3

[cuddlezxoxo]

Thanks! I appreciate the support. =]

[anonymous]

I'm assuming you've never lived away from your mother. Don't you think it's tough enough to send your child to another city or state, let alone another continent? Honestly I think she is being more than fair. It's a lot to ask for.

You can learn Italian here (and if you need a partner that wants to relearn, let me know!) and I could be wrong, but I doubt you've seen all the culture Miami has to offer. I say this because I've looked into what the city has to offer, and no one that really takes advantage of it (ex: lincoln road, washington ave, the district galleries, the museums, etc).

Also, it might be a good idea to drop a job and start taking road trips.

Ciao mia amica,
-Bruno

[cuddlezxoxo]

You're correct in assuming I haven't lived away from my mother for an extended period of time. I know it's a lot to ask for, but I'm not sure that should keep me from asking for it. I plan to learn Italina here regardless. Lincoln road, washington avenue....I've been to these places, but that's not what I mean by being submerged in a different culture. I'm not saying Miami doesn't have a diverse culture of it's own....I'm just saying that this culture doesn't appeal to me. It's not a different way of life, unless I'm really missing something here. I think the road trip idea is a good one, though. Thank for your thoughts!

[breakz08]

I'll answer your last two questions straight up: no and no

[cuddlezxoxo]

Thanks, I have to agree with most of what you're saying. I can't blame my mom for wanting me to stay-i know I can't hold that against her for any reason...but I'm not going to stay here forever, so my leaving is going to have to happen eventually. The culture i seek IS Italian. Honestly, I don't see much of my family much as it is. Basically, I live at home, but I'm either always at work or school and I've only recently started even seeing my mom on a daily basis because she got married (before she wouldn't even come home until midnight and I'd just be home alone, can't really call that quality time). I can go to Italy after I graduate, but then that's when this dilemma comes into play: i can't legally work in Italy unless I'm an Italian citizen, and I can't be an Italian citizen unless I've held residency in Italy for three years (3 instead of 10 because I have italian roots). So basically, if I stay here, it's going to be near impossible to find work there later on unless I start my own business there, which takes a lot of

[ex3923]

As much as I don't want you to give up UF, considering we'd actually be hanging out all the time, it's hard to give up a dream like this one. Italy is not quite Gainesville though. Because I know how much this means to you, I would say to do what you really want to do, to go where your heart takes you. Of course your mom is going to be sad and anti-Italy-going-Jenny, but she will have to let go someday. And you can come home, just obviously not so often. But the point is, you can come back. You never know if you don't try, and trust me, you'll probably regret not taking the risk. And if it's just as much money as it is to go to school somewhere here, then why not? I agree with Alex and Bruno 100%, but I also think our opinions should mean nothing to you. Well, they shouldn't alter your decision anyway. The opinions are just good to have cause they mean you have good friends! :D
I miss you mi amor. Love you. xoxo

[cuddlezxoxo]

Thanks Erin! And the reason Gainesville is no longer an option for me is basically because there-i wouldn't even be studying what I want to study, plus I'd have to pay rent. It just isn't a logical option because it won't help me get to where I eventually want to be. I really want to go to Italy, but right now I have to see how much this art school would cost-because if financial aid doesn't make it a cheaper option, then I am still looking to go to school in Italy. I think going to school in Italy will really be an invaluable experience, reagrdless of the cost...but then I'm not paying for it myself. And opinions won't alter my opinion, just help me to figure out what exactly my true opinion is. Thanks mi amor i miss you too! And I hope I see you soon!