<p>Does it make it easier or harder for the younger ones? I'm the eldest in my family, so I'm always the "trailblazer". It's probably made me more independent and mentally strong, but sometimes, I wish that I had a cool older sibling who would've shown me the ropes whenever I had to plunge myself into a strange environment.</p>
<p>I have an older sibling, but I don't listen to him and I've been fine. I personally don't think you "need" one (like it doesn't help that much).</p>
<p>Have you ever seen the show Greek?</p>
<p>I have an older sister (only a year older). There were only two years of my education when I wasn't in the same school - 8th grade and 12th grade. I would have gotten 6th grade too, but that year they decided to move 6th grade to the middle school so I was stuck with my sister again. Do you know how many times teachers called me by my sister's name? I was always known as "Cynthia's little sister" GRRRRRR.</p>
<p>So, when it came time to me picking what college I would go to, I specifically avoided going to the same one as her. Independence was a luxury I wanted.</p>
<p>I felt the same sometimes too, but I'd rather have the independence. If I ever need anything, I will seek out answers on my own. You'll meet more people too.</p>
<p>One of my older siblings goes to the same school as I do. It has made it easier in times where freshly-minted friends and campus resources could not help. In terms of figuring out how the school works or getting adjusted to work and things like that, I've been on my own. I prefer it that way. On rare occasions have I requested help from my sibling for anything during my time served at the university.</p>
<p>wth? (10 char)</p>
<p>Taking your own path after Hish School graduation and going away from home allowes you to have different expirences in life and become more independent for which it may be better if you attend collage away from any sibilling of your family, even thoough it might be fun and some times helpful.</p>
<p>^ I don't think that's true at all. I go to the same school as my older sister and live 30 minutes from home, and I feel that I am very independent. I rarely see her or my family, mostly because I involve myself and have many friends here. So, I don't think that going to a university on the other side of the country away from everything can make someone have a "better" or "more independent" experience.</p>