Whatever I decide to do with the rest of my future, I am excited. I realize that my life does not depend on Berkeley to be happy. I realize that my dream is possible, but not necessary. To think that Cal is the only way for me to find happiness is naive. UW is different in few ways. The weather sucks. I have friends, which is both good and bad. I know this area so well, and I truly do love it except the dreariness. The program at Cal is more well-known, but also more competitive and stressful. Cal seems to be better for preparing me for the real world, and for the future, but it also seems like it won't be the place for me at the cost I would spend. Still, I know that I would be inspired to live to my fullest potential by San Francisco and the Campanile.
As I watched a lecture on environmental law and policy, I felt inspired by Berkeley. The students seemed so sophisticated and intelligent. The professor was so intellectual, yet connected with her students. But in the end, I discovered that I wouldn't even get to take this fascinating course in my next four years; it's a law school course.
UW
http://www.washington.edu/discover/
UC Berkeley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6BP09VHK58&feature=channel
What do I do? Both schools are beyond wonderful! But one comes with a scary cost. And the other may limit me from my full potential.
Do I take the cold, risky, but exciting plunge or do I swim pleasantly to the other side?
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