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Originally Posted by sparksandtabs
And it seems as though my dad has decided for me that I will attend RIT.
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I find myself agreeing with Ken Wittlief, yet again: The most important thing that college can do for you is give you the chance to learn how to live on your own.
If you go to RIT, insist on living there. Commuting from home is no way to go to college, and decreases your chances of succeeding. The reason is that you remain in your existing environment: parents, friends, hangouts... in short, you're not moving forward.
I went to SUNY Stony Brook and left with an EE 25 years ago. The most important thing I left with was the confidence to live on my own and know I could succeed. This is your one big chance, don't miss it.
Oh, and that 'lost' feeling? Its kinda normal, but go see your guidance counselor, if they're worth their salary they'll help a lot.
Good luck, remember us a few years from now and let us know how it's going.
Don