AboutBruce Expertise Choosing a college, college admission processes, admission for homeschoolers, preparing for the college interview, searching for scholarships, Christian colleges & universities, colleges in general.
Experience 22 years in higher education, including eight in admission and financial aid, 15 years interviewing students for admission and places in honors programs, academic advising, transfer counseling.
Education/Credentials BA psychology. MA Behavioral Science
Question I have a major problem with my mom. She is downright determined I go to U of Minnesota. Its just because people at her work have gone there and have a Phd or Masters from there and work at Medtronic. I really don't want to go there because its a lot of drinking and the classes are far too large. I was looking into a Christian college where I would feel much better suited. I have found several and visited some on vacations and such as "fun" according to my mom. She doesn't believe they give a good education. The question is how to I convince my mom that I may like somewhere else for the next 4 years of my life?
Answer Sandra,
I can understand your situation, as I've worked at a Christian college for the past 16 years. Before answering at length, it would be helpful to know:
what year in school will you be this fall and
what is your area of interest academically and what kind of long term educational goals do you have; masters, PhD, etc?
