Bouncing back and forth between schools

[speechie0312]

I have been bouncing back and forth between two schools and I cannot figure out which one is the best option for me. The first school has offered me a scholarship and an assistantship that make going to the school definitely more affordable than the other school. But the second school offers more hands on experience, even if it is more expensive. I feel like a degree is a degree no matter where it comes from but I think the second school will give me a better opportunity to network which I think would help me land a job after graduation. I just can't figure out if I am being an idiot if I don't go to the school that is willing to give me financial assistance.

If I go to the first school, I will also have to move which kind of sucks because I really like the area that I live in now and if I go to the second school then I wouldn't have to move. 

I know there are people who would definitely go to the school that is more affordable, and I know that there a people who would take on the loans without hesitation. I just can't figure out which person I am.

[CMD2494]

@speechie0312 I am in exactly the same position as you. Honestly I'm leaning more toward the school that didn't give me funding because the other school will provide me with extensive clinical placements in the field of speech I want and in the location I ultimately want to be in after graduation. Good luck! You're not alone!

[eggfish]

Same boat.  I'm leaning towards the school that won't give me funding.  I just think it's a better fit for me, and even if I have to take out loans, I'll be okay in the long run.  

[BamaBelle]

I'm in the same boat. It feels ridiculous to turn down a bunch of money that they're throwing at me, but the other program just has more to offer and I think I'd be happier there. I just can't decide if the years of paying off the debt is worth it

[racoomelon]

15 minutes ago, BamaBelle said:

I'm in the same boat. It feels ridiculous to turn down a bunch of money that they're throwing at me, but the other program just has more to offer and I think I'd be happier there. I just can't decide if the years of paying off the debt is worth it

Yuuuup. I'm still waiting on funding for the program I would love to go to, but I'm considering taking out the loans I'd need to attend as a non-resident. I have another program offering me an amazing deal, but I don't think I'd be as happy there.

Of course, me 10 years from now might strongly disagree with me now.