life decisions

Discussion in 'General' started by Amias, Apr 16, 2013.

  1. #1 Amias, Apr 16, 2013
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    Hi all,
    I don't know exactly why i am posting here, but I feel like i am at a crossroads. I basically have a freeride at a good university for engineering. The problems are: I hate it here, and they don't have the degree I want. I have an excellent opportunity to transfer to CU Boulder, but it will cost me some money in student loans, I am not positive how much yet, probably around 5-10k a year.

    I have wanted to move west for awhile now, and i finally have a shot. It will cost me, but i could pay it back with an engineering degree. I think it would be worth it to go to Colorado, but what do you guys think? i feel the fucking mountains calling me.

    more info: I got caught with ganja here and I am so paranoid about getting into more trouble.

    tl;dr Stay at free college, or move somewhere better and pay for education
     
  2. #2 SoothingSynesthesia, Apr 16, 2013
    Whatever makes you happy BUT make sure that happiness will last and isn't temporary
     
  3. #3 Zula, Apr 16, 2013
    Take the free ride man. There's plenty of people, like me, who would kill for such an opportunity.
     
  4. #4 STilladelph, Apr 16, 2013
    Dude....free college all day, Colorado will be there when you graduate.

    I'm stuck in shitty Pennsylvania till I'm done with school, I feel your pain, except I'm paying out the ass for it
     
  5. #5 13 degrees, Apr 16, 2013
    My word of advice to you is to live life like a fly while being the change you wish to see. Ik its not much, but enough to help you turn your life around.
     
  6. #6 Amias, Apr 16, 2013
    @ireallydontwant thank you for that. I am really trying to do something that will make me happy in the future. Maybe i am thinking too far into the future, but this whole thing was brought about by me wanting to go into a career I will love.

    that is the same advice my grandfather gave me years ago. You sir are wise
     
  7. #7 Amias, Apr 16, 2013
    @zula and STilladelph
    I just don't know.... I am in shitty Pennsylvania as well, i truly am not happy here. It just comes down to whether 10-40k debt is worth a degree in a field I want to do. I am currently in computer engineering, and i know it is not right for me.

    I think I will wait to see if any scholarships are offered, and if so I will weigh my options again.
     
  8. #8 Wildman850, Apr 16, 2013
    If the mountains are calling you, stop ignoring the call. PICK IT UP AND GO. Fuck it!
     
  9. #9 SoothingSynesthesia, Apr 16, 2013

    Thanks it's funny you say that because you are more experienced then me haha. I am trying to finish senior year and decide on what I want to do. Just don't be afraid to take chances but you gotta be rational as well. You need to have a stable fall back plan and a way to potentially succeed...
     
  10. #10 OOTROLLOO, Apr 16, 2013

    "The mountains are calling, and I must go." John Muir
     
  11. #11 Amias, Apr 16, 2013
    The problem is debt vs perceived quality of life. I think If i can get my tuition to less than 10k a year I will go, my room and board and mealplan and about 17k tuition is covered already. I want to go, but it is crazy expensive. I am banking on a scholarship at this point, but that is not very likely. I don't want to be in debt for years because of a stupid decision.

    That was thee rational part of my brain talking.

    The impulsive side of me just says: fuck it, just go and do it.

    The question that I have to ask in this situation is whether life is a poker game or a chess match: If life is a poker game, I take the gamble,but if it is a chessmatch I use the logic and stay put.
     

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