Everyone knows that the college decision is pretty much the first major life decision that a kid makes in the transition to adulthood. Of course, this is a privilege only those who can afford it/otherwise have the means of making it happen have to think about, and I think it’s important to recognize that before having any sort of conversation about higher education.
1- Your program isn’t there
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What happens if your school doesn’t offer the major you need? Do you settle for a lesser program or research colleges that cater to your scholarly aspirations? Higher education is pricey. Why put all that money towards an area of study that isn’t going to leverage your learning experience?
2- You want to graduate early for the wrong reasons
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3- You stop making an effort
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4- It’s too rural (or busy)
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If you love cities, a school in the middle of nowhere is going to put you to sleep. If cosmopolitan hotspots like NYC give you high blood pressure or panic episodes, city life isn’t for you. Rural or urban, make sure it works with what you need at this point in your young life
