Again... it's been a while. Let's pump some life back into this blog. I'll tell you about my latest ordeal/triumph.
I spent last week at Yale and Harvard, trying to decide where I was going in the fall. I went to Yale first, and I absolutely loved it. Originally, I thought I was going to hate it, but thankfully I was wrong. The people were so welcoming and nice, and it was such a fun-filled, energetic atmosphere. A friend threw a party for us on a Tuesday night and it was awesome. I left even more confused than I entered, since I was so set on Harvard before.
Harvard, on the other hand, was somewhat of a letdown. The only great part about it was that I got to see Sarah, as well as Marina, who I had seen at Yale :), and Chris! The university itself is amazing- so many opportunities. But the people in general... eeeh. I didn't have nearly as much fun as in Yale. The culture at Harvard is much more individualistic, and everyone goes their own way. At Yale there's more of a community and people seemed a lot happier to be there. I kept updating the pros and cons list, until the only pro left for Harvard was its larger name recognition. And I have to say, 4 years is a long time to sacrifice for the sake of a name. So, as my trip drew to an end, I was convinced that I wanted Yale. But it wasn't so simple.
Turns out Yale didn't give me ANY financial aid. As in $0. Harvard had offered to pay for half of it all. My mom and I freaked out and started harassing the financial aid office nonstop. Millions of emails were sent, my mom and I haggled to no end, until finally, 5 tension-filled days later, they matched Harvard's offer. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah! :D
As for high school, I really can't wait to get out of it. I have 6 days of class left, and I still think it's taking too long. This last semester has been really dissappointing for me. I've always liked my school very much, but recently, the administration and even some of the teachers are making me want to never set foot in that place again. It's kind of sad, but whatever. At least now I know where I'll spend the next 4 years of my life. And that is SUCH a relief :)
Good luck to all of you and your decisions. It's always going to be a tough call, but at least we're lucky enough to have options. Many hugs, and hopefully these mini-TASP reunions will keep happening :)
Laura*
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I have nearly six weeks of class left. You should be shot. :(
Should we start a separate post to keep track of who will be where next year?
I don't know how to work this thing, so I'll leave that up to ye of internet talents.
Ahh! I have about two weeks left.
SIX WEEKS?! Dan, oh god.
Also, where are you going for college, kiddo?
I have this week and the next. Woot WOOT.
Laura, huzzah for haggling with the finaid offices! I got them to match Cornell, but you already know that. ;p Deciding was such a relief for me, but even more relieving was sending in the card. Whew. Weight OFF my shoulders.
My classmates...yeah. Don't inspire me to miss them. I'll miss a few people and certain THINGS, but not most kids. Ah well.
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