<p>Regina–I think going to public university is a great idea. Why not save the money if you don’t feel the experience would be measurably superior for you??? You can get a fantastic education in a public university, especially if you learn to be savvy about what classes to take and good at negotiation–which is a fabulous life skill. Going to a large uni is like living in a city. It can seem large and faceless at first, but soon you find YOUR community within it, your opportunities, your own city within that big city.</p>