<p>There are several things you can do that will be smart choices, no matter what:</p>
<p>1) Research/google search “modeling horror stories” so you know every bad twist that can occur. Make sure you understand the scams, the date rapes, the porno movie paths and the other odious things that can easily entrap beginners in the Big Apple. You may decide to continue forward, but you’ll be better prepared. </p>
<p>2) Research other colleges than Ohio State and Fordham. There are some 4,000 colleges in the US and more in Canada. You may find a place that has the big city allure of Fordham but also is more acceptable to your parents (McGill? U British Columbia?)</p>
<p>3) Go to a counselor and talk about your anxiety and intensity. It seems that you have a strong stripe for drama – that all this has to be settled, right now. Truthfully, it sounds like Fordham is off the table for September (because of the fee). Laying out your thoughts to a neutral party might help you take a longer view. </p>
<p>4) Think about mature negotiations. For instance, you could agree to go to OSU this fall with a cheerful, determined heart to make the most of the semester (After all, the credits will transfer to other colleges – it is a fine college). In return, you want your parents to agree to supporting you to go on a modeling assignment during the winter break (maybe you’ll get to go do swimwear during December!). In this way, you are honoring their preferences, learning something about college life and also learning something about modeling. You are taking small steps instead of grand ones, but you might end up with your parents thinking you are one smart, loving daughter. </p>
<p>Lastly, please take the time to use some spacing lines when you make a long post. It would make it much, much easier to follow your thoughts. Make it easy for others to help you.
Good luck!</p>