<p>I'm a transfer student who got admitted to UCLA, UCSD, and UCI. I would prefer to go to UCLA or UCSD becuase I want to live in apartments there, whereas I would commute if I go to UCI. I want to move out to have a better social life and to learn more responsibility. Also, I've lived in the same city for my entire life. However, my parents and I worry that if I move out, I may get lonely and suffer from depression. Currently, I'm a lonely, shy person but I'm not depressed. Also, my aunt committed suicide in grad school, but although her parents don't why for sure, they think its probably because of loneliness. Should the possibility of developing depression affect my decision?</p>
<p>Well you're going to have to move out of your parents house some time. Living on your own but close enough to occassionally visit your parents may be a good stepping stone. Once you graduate, you are going to have to get your own job and apartment which may be in an entirely different city or even state. </p>
<p>Personally, I am a loner who only made a few friends last year at college and I am going off-campus next year because I love the independance and freedom. Being alone isn't that bad, you just have to remember that the people you love are a phone call away and hopefully you will meet some new people who will fill the void.</p>
<p>Live in apartments for sure. Commuting cuts back on a lot of social activities you can attend.</p>
<p>Very well, I guess it'll be UCLA or UCSD.</p>
<p>Mooch off your mom, live at home.</p>
<p>Room/board/housing costs for me: $0
Meals: $0 (and homecooked)
Parking: Free at school for commuters, free and GARAGED at home
Bathroom: All to myself
Roommate: My dog
Also include for FREE: Cable TV, high-speed wireless internet, heating and A/C, land line phone (which means no dropped calls), huge closet (when compared with dorms at least), full kitchen, workshop, plus a garden!</p>
<p>I am planning on going to grad school right after college, staying at home for another two years. This means that I will just bank a ton of money so that by the time I am ready to move on I will have enough to get a nice down payment on a small house in an area right on the outskirts of a city. Also a masters will give me more money so that too will help.</p>
<p>Newton said nothing about cost. Naturally if cost is an issue commuting is the best option, but if money isn't a problem live in an apartment.</p>
<p>go live in apartments. but not @ the ones @ ucsd. the campus life @ ucsd is dead.</p>
<p>well at least compared to ucla. ucsd is stuck in the middle of nowhere within walking distance of nothing. at least in terms of places to relax and hangout. yes ucsd has a beach but ucsd is surrounded by a maze of commercial buildings.</p>
<p>Yeah, cost isn't an issue. But will UCSD be a better fit for a person like me? Someone who doesn't like partying or Hollywood celebrities</p>
<p>how 'bout you try not being shy and lonely, breaking out of your comfort zone will be hard at first, but pays off after a while. grow a pair and get out there, meet people and have fun, that's how i keep from being lonely.</p>