As the time to move on to higher learning draws closer and closer, there are many decisions that a senior must make. Selecting a university can be a truly frustrating choice to make because there are so many factors that must be considered. Among these decisions, is whether to go to a near-by university or to a school that is out-of-state. Attending a university while remaining at home differs greatly than going to an out-of-state university in price and the experience one receives.

Price is a deciding factor for many perspective university students. Obviously for one who stays at home, expenses can be much less than those of an out-of-state student. There is a base charge called tuition and fees no matter what university one attends. Tuition is the charge for instruction, and fees cover the serv

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The experience that a student could have will differ greatly depending on his choice. If a student goes away to a university, it will be most likely he or she will stay in a dormitory. This will be a great opportunity to meet new people. One might also learn to adapt to new surroundings better and quicker then one who stays at home. Living on a campus far from home will also teach a sense of independence that one who remains at home will not be able to achieve. On the other hand, a student will have many changes to accept during this period in his life and may need his surroundings to remain the same. If one stays at home, he will probably have some kind of support from family. This could be helpful if the student begins to slack off on his work, or if he needs aid with some probl

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