Okay, so this is has a lot of layers, but I’m going to try and keep it short. I am currently a freshman at a college. I was never super pumped to come here, but it was close to home, and I was too scared to go away on my own. I am now three months in (yes I know it is still early), but I have never been so unhappy and depressed in my life. This college is a small, isolated place where I can’t find Jesus anywhere. My spirit is always down, and I have to listen to my worship music constantly during the day just to keep from busting out in tears. I am on generous scholarships with no student loans currently. Ideal, right? But, I don’t think I can keep this up. I have decided I need to be at a Christian campus where I will major in Music and Worship.
Now it gets worse! My boyfriend currently attends a BEAUTIFUL Christian campus about two and a half hours away. I am very aware that transferring for a boyfriend is stupid and crazy. But, the more I look into his college the more I find that I absolutely love. My parents are infuriated by this. They tell me I am simply following my boyfriend, and all of my unhappiness right now is due to missing him. I do miss him, but we are fine. I do not believe at all that all of my emotions are stemming from our long distance. I’m so torn because my gut is telling me that I would be happier there and feel more apart of a community. But, every time I mention all of this, my parents tear me down and insist that they know better than me. I have considered different Christian campuses with the same major, but this certain one is just so great. I guess what I’m asking is…Am I just another lovestruck young adult who is about to make a huge mistake? Or is my gut right and I could achieve more happiness if I take this leap of faith? Please help, I am making myself crazy thinking about it all.
Yes.
There is a whole lot of scripture that talks about this. Start with the Song of Solomon.
Speaking practically for a moment, will this degree lead to a job that will support you and pay off any loans that you need to get the degree?