Lol yeah I definitely agree with you here. I’m pretty indecisive with what I want because I do like CS, but at the same time, I’m open to exploring other options. That’s why for me, Stanford would be a dream school because it is one of the best for CS, but at the same time if I choose to pursue something else, it would also be one of the best in that area too. I’m really interested in learning Korean and taking a few creative classes too (art, photography, etc.), so I feel like Stanford has the intellectually curious atmosphere and the faculty to really push me to grow in those areas.
I’m from Ohio, so I’m a little more reluctant to apply to OOS schools that might not give as much financial aid.