5 Reasons to Go to College Out of State
#5 New state, new me.
As scary as it can be to go to a school far away where no one knows you, it can also be incredibly exciting! Getting to go to a new place with new people can help leave behind any embarrassing childhood memories or reputations you've acquired over the awkward childhood-teen years. Due to the nature of living so closely with other people and being surrounded by others who have similar interests as yourself, (especially if you're entering college with a declared major) it is generally easy to meet friends quickly and most colleges have designated freshmen events the first week for that very purpose.