<p>So, I applied to seven schools and only ended up getting into two. However, they are both really good schools. I got into the University of Washington in Seattle and Emory University. My problem is that I can't decide whether or not I am ready to move across the country to go to Emory (I live in Washington). My question is if you could give me some advice/experiences about going to college across the country?</p>
<p>krista I have advice, but it's from the parents' pov. </p>
<p>It all depends on your personal and financial parameters. </p>
<p>If you can afford the additional travel expense and your adventurous spirit speaks louder than your homebody spirit than go for it! </p>
<p>If you know that you are likely to need to just hang out at your parent's house from time to time because you already have those tendencies got to Udub.</p>
<p>If you are somewhere in the middle and money is not a worry go for Emory only because your homesickness if it hits you there will be most intense for only a relatively brief period. You'll learn to cope with it and come out on the other side stonger and more capable. Plus if $ is not an issue you can hop home for occaisional long weekend.</p>
<p>When I went to college I went where I had no friends. Though I was in state and just 4 hours away, I rebelled against going where the other kids from my hs were going. If that's you too, then Emory would certainly help you carve your own new path.</p>
<p>Good Luck with your decision and congratulations on your acceptances to two fine schools!</p>