Picking where to spend the next four years in a university that you’ll either enjoy or resent for the rest of your life is a beautiful, yet difficult decision. Maybe you don’t like the idea of paying off massive private school debts, or maybe you don’t want to leave the state because you actually enjoy the presence of your family. Maybe you don’t want to leave the love of your life who’s going to a school in-state that you didn’t apply to and you’re left to ultimately study at a small university in Bulgaria (true story).
Fear not, let this be your guide to give you a push in the right direction.
Looks are everything when it comes to a college, so make sure you consider that heavily when you submit your application. If it’s too far away, don’t bother making the trip. The pictures on Google and the colors of the school should suffice. Some people base their entire personality off colors, so if a school has your favorite colors, then it’s definitely meant to be.
Another huge aspect of college is friends, and the ones you’ll make in fraternities and sororities. We all know the best friends you make are the ones you pay for, so if there’s a frat or sorority at a school you’re looking into, then consider it heavily. They will be there for you in your toughest moments when you’re studying business management or kinesiology with your brothers and sisters.
Okay, let’s say you’ve taken all these things into consideration, and you’re set on a school that has a nice campus, good tuition costs, and a really good fencing team. What should you use to make that final decision is ultimately the mascot of the school. If it’s something cool like a dragon or a titan, pay your deposit IMMEDIATELY. However, if it’s something like a ram or a red hawk, then you should reconsider your previous choices and start again.
With this well-formed guide, you’ll be on track to make the best decision that will ultimately serve you for years to come, whether for good or for bad.
