As a teenager, I get asked a lot about where I want to attend college, though I have many options, I do not know for sure. Each school I am thinking of has it's ups and downs. One school I will definitely apply at is UGA, not only is it a good school, and moving toward being better, I think I would get the full college experience by going there. I have rooted for the Bulldogs for years, this is why being a student and fan of the football team could be incredibly fun! Of course there are some downsides, such as its not as impressive to go there as an ivy league or a private school, but my main issue with it is; it's where everyone goes. So many people from my school go there, and I'd like to think I want to branch out in college, go somewhere different, not necessarily on my own, but enough so that I can have a new start if that is what I choose to do.
Another option for me is totally different than a state school like UGA. Elon, or Duke University are other options I have been thinking of. They do not have very popular football teams, so I lose that factor of "College Life" but I gain independence and freedom from my past. I could have a completely blank slate and start over making friends and memories, while not being far enough away that I lose everyone. After high school I will want to keep the friends dear to me, but I will not need to see everyone from my high school in college. Of course it is scary to think of a change that large, but many people make it and I think I could be successful.
Another option for me is totally different than a state school like UGA. Elon, or Duke University are other options I have been thinking of. They do not have very popular football teams, so I lose that factor of "College Life" but I gain independence and freedom from my past. I could have a completely blank slate and start over making friends and memories, while not being far enough away that I lose everyone. After high school I will want to keep the friends dear to me, but I will not need to see everyone from my high school in college. Of course it is scary to think of a change that large, but many people make it and I think I could be successful.