Move out for community college?

[doctor2be2013]

What do you guys think about me moving out of my parent's house to attend a community college that is close to the university I will be transferring to?

Advantages:
-I think that I will perform better if I am living on my own because there would be less distractions thus I would be much more focused and determined. (I plan on selling my TV and other pointless things if I do this)
-I would be able to go to the library of the university I will be transferring to and basically feel like I attend the school even though I don't.
-More opportunity because it is a big city with many hospitals for extracurriculars
-I could possibly get a job or volunteering experience at the university I will be transferring to, which would be just as beneficial to my chance of being accepted as it would be awesome.
-I love big cities and am very tired of the small town I have lived in my entire life so I believe I would be happier
-I would have more independence

Disadvantages:
-It will cost more seeing as how I will have to pay rent for an apartment
-My parents may not be happy with me

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[tennisball80]

I moved out when I was 15.

Advantages
-Independent.
-Power and authority to do whatever you want
-Freedom
-Play games
-sleep a lot


Disadvantages
-Too many things to do
-No one protects you
-Cleaning and cooking.
-Eating healthy and exercise not to get sick
-Pay bill.
-Set up schedule. Very stressful if you have many things going at once.
-Tired, lonely crappy days, but you have to get your life going. No one will just go talk to you and help you.
-Make big Decisions. Moral and ethical.
-Dealing with people. Play the man's game.

Generally, more freedom = More responsibility = More things to do.

And you will realize money is an important issue.

Without money = No cars, no good food, no girlfriend, cold, no good blanket, can't buy chips, slow computer.

I would live with my parents because
-Less things to do
-More money to spend
-don't need to worry so much everyday

But in college, I suggest you live by yourself once because you are old enough to do that. Also, it would be a very good experience for you to become mature, independent, responsible and such big words you wanna add here

 

[doctor2be2013]

I moved out when I was 15.


But in college, I suggest you live by yourself once because you are old enough to do that. Also, it would be a very good experience for you to become mature, independent, responsible and such big words you wanna add here

So your saying that I should wait until I finish high school to move out? If so, that is the plan unless enough people on here think it's a bad idea. I have enough money to pay rent for about 2 years so I don't really have to worry about money so much, although I would still definately get a part-time job until I get my EMT certificate.

 

[135892]

If you have the funds, do it. Money issues would be the only reason I can see for not moving out, granted this a huge issue, especially nowadays.

 

[TheMagicCookie]

So your saying that I should wait until I finish high school to move out? If so, that is the plan unless enough people on here think it's a bad idea. I have enough money to pay rent for about 2 years so I don't really have to worry about money so much, although I would still definately get a part-time job until I get my EMT certificate.

I'm going to be blunt and give you my opinion on your question. To be honest, I think you should live at home and benefit from what your parents provide you. Living at home and relying on people during college does not mean you aren't an adult or are unable to provide for yourself...it simply means that you are giving yourself the best possible scenario for success.

Things are easy to plan before you start them, but it is very difficult to gauge what life will throw at you. You say that you have 2 years of rent saved up and it won't be a worry...how are you going to pay for groceries, basic essentials, utility bills, medical bills if something were to arise, a car, gas, maintenance for the car (you get my point). How are you going to pay for tuition? If you are planning on getting loans, how are you going to get approved? You probably don't have any credit history yet and you can't expect someone to co-sign with you. If you plan on getting on job, you need to realize the task of juggling a class schedule and a work schedule at the same time is extremely strenuous. It's doable, but it's not easy. To be able to fully support yourself, you most likely won't be able to survive on a part time job's paycheck (assuming that you'll get a minimum wage salary with an entry level position). I work full time and attend class full time, but I also lived on my own and worked in the "real world" for about a year before starting classes. That year allowed me to adjust to the responsibilites of being an adult and managing my actions...once you're out on your own, people won't be there to fix your mistakes. You will be attempting to juggle the stressors that I went through and going to class...be very protective of your academic success. I would hate to have you take on too much and then lower your chances of achieving your dreams because you moved out.

Basically, I just caution you to think this through and really think about the pros and cons of this decision...people can go on and on about their experiences, but when it's all said and done, your limits and abilities are what will make this succeed or fail.

 

[tennisball80]

So your saying that I should wait until I finish high school to move out? If so, that is the plan unless enough people on here think it's a bad idea. I have enough money to pay rent for about 2 years so I don't really have to worry about money so much, although I would still definately get a part-time job until I get my EMT certificate.

I suggest you stay home. If you live by your own, there gonna be a bunch of crappy things to deal with.

But if you really want to take the challange and really want to live in a suckier life, go a head then.

 

[tennisball80]

I'm going to be blunt and give you my opinion on your question. To be honest, I think you should live at home and benefit from what your parents provide you. Living at home and relying on people during college does not mean you aren't an adult or are unable to provide for yourself...it simply means that you are giving yourself the best possible scenario for success.

Things are easy to plan before you start them, but it is very difficult to gauge what life will throw at you. You say that you have 2 years of rent saved up and it won't be a worry...how are you going to pay for groceries, basic essentials, utility bills, medical bills if something were to arise, a car, gas, maintenance for the car (you get my point). How are you going to pay for tuition? If you are planning on getting loans, how are you going to get approved? You probably don't have any credit history yet and you can't expect someone to co-sign with you. If you plan on getting on job, you need to realize the task of juggling a class schedule and a work schedule at the same time is extremely strenuous. It's doable, but it's not easy. To be able to fully support yourself, you most likely won't be able to survive on a part time job's paycheck (assuming that you'll get a minimum wage salary with an entry level position). I work full time and attend class full time, but I also lived on my own and worked in the "real world" for about a year before starting classes. That year allowed me to adjust to the responsibilites of being an adult and managing my actions...once you're out on your own, people won't be there to fix your mistakes. You will be attempting to juggle the stressors that I went through and going to class...be very protective of your academic success. I would hate to have you take on too much and then lower your chances of achieving your dreams because you moved out.

Basically, I just caution you to think this through and really think about the pros and cons of this decision...people can go on and on about their experiences, but when it's all said and done, your limits and abilities are what will make this succeed or fail.

And I agree with this dude here. 👍

 

[DrYoda]

I'm in complete agreement with TheMagicCookie. Staying with your parents for awhile could put you in a good spot to excel, financially and otherwise.

I'm just going to give a make a few comments on your advantage/disadvantage list. All based on my own experiences/opinions, so take it for what it's worth.

-I think that I will perform better if I am living on my own because there would be less distractions thus I would be much more focused and determined. (I plan on selling my TV and other pointless things if I do this)

As distracting as family can be, college students can be way more distracting. Somewhat depends on your friends, alot of mine a pretty rowdy and they show up here at all hours of night wanting to party ect. So even if you live by yourself, you are not in anyway safe from the distractions posed by your peers. And I wouldn't sell all my fun stuff, you still want to have fun.

-I could possibly get a job or volunteering experience at the university I will be transferring to, which would be just as beneficial to my chance of being accepted as it would be awesome.

Job advice: I don't think it's a bad idea to get a job/volunteer there to get your foot in the door. But once you start attending the uni in question, do some job shopping (especially if you have transporation) universities tend to underpay their student workers.

-I would have more independence
-My parents may not be happy with me

You will absolutely have more independence living on your own than with your parents. However, if you are going to live with your parents, I would sit down with them and maybe each party can lay out what they expect of the other. Your not in HS anymore and you are your own person, it only makes sense that you should have more lattitude in what you do no matter who you are living with.

My parents were pretty laissez-faire with me growing up, so I don't have any personal experience with this. It just seems like it'd be a good idea to me, but maybe someone with first hand experience in this can comment/advise?

 

[doctor2be2013]

Thanks for all of the advice. While I am not completely sure about what decision I will make I am now more hesitant about going. However, I would not have any problems obtaining loans seeing as how I am 18 and have always payed my credit card bill on time. By the way, the only way that I could volunteer or get a job at the university is by moving near it seeing as how it is about 3 hours away from my house.

 

[TheMagicCookie]

Thanks for all of the advice. While I am not completely sure about what decision I will make I am now more hesitant about going. However, I would not have any problems obtaining loans seeing as how I am 18 and have always payed my credit card bill on time. By the way, the only way that I could volunteer or get a job at the university is by moving near it seeing as how it is about 3 hours away from my house.

It's great that you have paid your credit card bills...but you're 18 and don't have a very extensive history. I had a heck of a time getting approved for loans and financing when I was that age because I didn't have enough of a history despite my positive score on the things that I had paid.

 

[aphobic]

The big issue here isn't whether it's positive/negative or possible. It's really about you.

Yes, you could move out. Yes, you could probably pay the bills, tuition, utilities and what not. But are you yourself responsible enough to do so? Are you responsible enough to get your bills out on time? Go to class regularly in addition to(i'm assuming) working a part/full time job? On top of getting great grades? Not to mention distancing yourself from your own distractions? Distractions are literally everywhere.

There are some benefits of course. Living alone would definitely make you "carry" the burden of being an adult. Assuming you are mature enough and responsible enough to do it in the first place. You could probably use the experiance to talk about your "maturity" in personal statements or something. But that's about it.

Personally I do not know why you are in such a hurry to be "adult". There's plenty of time for you to have to deal with the boring task of paying bills, doing your own shopping, washing your own dishes and cleaning your own place. Meanwhile, you will be paying rent+other expenses for pretty much no reason other than your independant streak. College by itself, forgetting grad/med school, is enough to put many financially sound families in debt, so I don't see why you'd want to add an extra two years of debt to that. Swallow some pride, live with your parents and use that money to pay for medical school or something.

 

[nerv12]

I moved out when I was 15.

Advantages
-Independent.
-Power and authority to do whatever you want
-Freedom
-Play games
-sleep a lot


Disadvantages
-Too many things to do
-No one protects you
-Cleaning and cooking.
-Eating healthy and exercise not to get sick
-Pay bill.
-Set up schedule. Very stressful if you have many things going at once.
-Tired, lonely crappy days, but you have to get your life going. No one will just go talk to you and help you.
-Make big Decisions. Moral and ethical.
-Dealing with people. Play the man's game.

Generally, more freedom = More responsibility = More things to do.

And you will realize money is an important issue.

Without money = No cars, no good food, no girlfriend, cold, no good blanket, can't buy chips, slow computer.

I would live with my parents because
-Less things to do
-More money to spend
-don't need to worry so much everyday

But in college, I suggest you live by yourself once because you are old enough to do that. Also, it would be a very good experience for you to become mature, independent, responsible and such big words you wanna add here

wow so you moved out during grade 9-10??? are you living on your own now? Are you in college or university?

anyway, on topic. I guess its better to stay with your parents and maybe shift into the basement? This is what I plan to do, I'll have the basement all to my self when I start university. You don't have to pay rent or do any of that and you can be focused more this way. I think some people might become home sick if they aren't use to living away from home.

Since no rent, you can save up for a car and find more volunteering stuff that way lol. That's another plus for living at home. In the end, it's all up to you....