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this_gypsy

The dilemma: the official pros and cons list.

Mar 31, 2009 14:49

So, uh, sorry internet. I didn't make some parts of you aware that I've been accepted into Hollins University. And I sent a non-refundable check to New School. So I'm in a world of trouble right now ( Read more... )

i aint got no money honey, roanoke, the new school, i have issues, hollins, nyc, mfa

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squirmy March 31 2009, 20:55:34 UTC

After a quick assessment of the situation, and going only on what I know from my own experience, I would choose NYC. this is because, being the type of person I am, it turns out I do well when I immerse myself in the thick of things. Having tried a quieter town to do the college thang, I found myself lacking in inspiration and feedback from my surroundings. That didn't work for me at all. Soooo I moved up to London. Best thing I could of done. It's at least £1000 more expensive to live here per year, but it's easier to get part time work, there's more stuff to do (plenty of writers groups, open mic nights, and exhibitions that I get involved in) and I was planning on moving to London after my degree anyway - I'm already here so I don't have to worry about establishing myself in two years' time ( ... )

Some thoughts anonymous April 1 2009, 00:19:32 UTC

Ok Bri, I am uniquelly qualified to give some advice on this as I have lived in both places. You are right to assume that life in New York can be isolating...that isn't always a con..especially for a writer. You learn to love being on your own..exploring and so forht. Great fodder for your writing. But also full of distraction ( ... )

Re: Some thoughts anonymous April 1 2009, 01:53:18 UTC

I would say go to the school with the most credentials. It will always look better on a resume. As for being worries about being behind academically....you have always done great in school and who cares if there are smarter people than you there....you are there to learn. That is what school is for. I cannot give you to much advice on location. I have never been there, but I here it is nice. It has tons of places to go....Broadway is there....all fun stuff. Its nice in the summer and spring...it has very cold winters....snow makes it impossible to do anything. Now for Virginia....Its BEAUTIFUL all year. In the Spring, Summer and Fall you have amazing weather. Usually anywhere from High 60's to Mid 80's. The Blue Ridge is amazing, I can see them from my house. They are pretty and you can do lots of cool things at the Mountains. As for Roanoke itself, I don't know way to much about it. Its about 180 miles south of where I live. But Virginia is nice....Really not bad in the winter time either....It gets really cold and all, but not to ( ... )