<p>I’ll stay in Pakistan if absolutely nothing works out. But I really want to do undergraduate studies in the US. I think that’s the place where I’ll fit the most, as I sometimes seriously feel like an outcast when around here when most of the students don’t agree with my views and especially when I can’t openly speak my mind about religion etc. I’m sick of the Pakistani mentality and would like to be around open-minded and liberal people for a change. The US would also be the place where I can best pursue my academic interests (People who study things like Philosophy are considered a joke around here). That plus the worsening condition of the country every day (suicide bombings, economic crisis, power crisis, ■■■■■■ president) makes it seem like only a stupid person would stay over here if he had the option not to.</p>
<p>As for stranding my mother, that’s something which I’ve deeply thought about and would be one of the major factors IF I decide to stay here. But decisions about college should not be made like that.</p>