TLS c/o 2020 - In #Squad We Trust Forum

[waldorf]

Kinda wanna retake and try to go to a T6.

Kinda want to get on with my life and it's hard for me to leave the Midwest for personal reasons.

Kinda confused as to what to do.

Kinda at the point in my current job where I'm gonna start putting Bailey's in my morning coffee.

Right there with you. I KNOW i should retake but the idea of spending another year not doing what I want (on top of studying) is worse than a nightmare.

the Bailey's idea isn't so terrible.

Currently, I can graduate debt-free (or VERY close to it) and stay near my family (which, for undisclosed reasons, is really, really important to me). I want to work in STL or Chicago, so my current choice isn't a terrible option (WUSTL). But I can't help but think I could be limiting myself. :/

You have to evaluate if you'll be left wondering 'what if'. Personally, WUSTL seems like a great option especially if you want to work in STL + be close to family (I'm assuming they're near there). Seems like a no brainer.

I know, I know. And I don't really have any goals that would require a T14 or HYS or anything, unless I totally fail at law school, but I just don't know. I think I'm nervous about committing completely so I'm psyching myself out. Lol.

+1 on psyching yourself out. I keep saying I'm 90% sure where I want to go..but deep down, I think I've known where I would probably end up from the beginning of the process. It's just scary to actually pull the trigger and commit

SAME. I think I've always known where I truly wanted to go and would end up. But ugh at committing and wondering what if. Lol.

[chargers21]

Right there with you. I KNOW i should retake but the idea of spending another year not doing what I want (on top of studying) is worse than a nightmare.

the Bailey's idea isn't so terrible.

Currently, I can graduate debt-free (or VERY close to it) and stay near my family (which, for undisclosed reasons, is really, really important to me). I want to work in STL or Chicago, so my current choice isn't a terrible option (WUSTL). But I can't help but think I could be limiting myself. :/

You have to evaluate if you'll be left wondering 'what if'. Personally, WUSTL seems like a great option especially if you want to work in STL + be close to family (I'm assuming they're near there). Seems like a no brainer.

I know, I know. And I don't really have any goals that would require a T14 or HYS or anything, unless I totally fail at law school, but I just don't know. I think I'm nervous about committing completely so I'm psyching myself out. Lol.

+1 on psyching yourself out. I keep saying I'm 90% sure where I want to go..but deep down, I think I've known where I would probably end up from the beginning of the process. It's just scary to actually pull the trigger and commit

I'm also psyching myself out. I know where I would go if all prices were equal, but the debt makes it hard to commit. I also have a school where I know I would wind up happy and debt free, but I think I would always regret not throwing the hail mary pass

[waldorf]

Right there with you. I KNOW i should retake but the idea of spending another year not doing what I want (on top of studying) is worse than a nightmare.

the Bailey's idea isn't so terrible.

Currently, I can graduate debt-free (or VERY close to it) and stay near my family (which, for undisclosed reasons, is really, really important to me). I want to work in STL or Chicago, so my current choice isn't a terrible option (WUSTL). But I can't help but think I could be limiting myself. :/

You have to evaluate if you'll be left wondering 'what if'. Personally, WUSTL seems like a great option especially if you want to work in STL + be close to family (I'm assuming they're near there). Seems like a no brainer.

I know, I know. And I don't really have any goals that would require a T14 or HYS or anything, unless I totally fail at law school, but I just don't know. I think I'm nervous about committing completely so I'm psyching myself out. Lol.

+1 on psyching yourself out. I keep saying I'm 90% sure where I want to go..but deep down, I think I've known where I would probably end up from the beginning of the process. It's just scary to actually pull the trigger and commit

I'm also psyching myself out. I know where I would go if all prices were equal, but the debt makes it hard to commit. I also have a school where I know I would wind up happy and debt free, but I think I would always regret not throwing the hail mary pass

I feel you. I'm just so debt averse. It was so nice not having to deal with loans for undergrad (huge scholarship at a state school), and I don't wanna deal with them now. Lol.

[Dovaking]

I thought the waiting game was the worst part, turns out the "how the hell am I going to pay for this and still be able to survive" game is far more stressful.

The worst part is having parents worry. I hate them feeling like they aren't able to provide me with enough when they've already given me everything.

This.
Thanks for making me start bawling like a baby.

The accuracy of this deserves the bump.

My fam comes from hell and watching my mom watch me consider walking away from particular programs due to $$ concerns is hard.

Good news is, even if I strike out completely, I payed for an experience and end up in better circumstances than they ever had.

[waldorf]

I thought the waiting game was the worst part, turns out the "how the hell am I going to pay for this and still be able to survive" game is far more stressful.

The worst part is having parents worry. I hate them feeling like they aren't able to provide me with enough when they've already given me everything.

This.
Thanks for making me start bawling like a baby.

The accuracy of this deserves the bump.

+1. My dad passed away unexpectedly but at one point suggested selling part of his business so he could help me attend a school at sticker. Obviously, I shut down that idea very quickly.

The positive part is we were/are blessed with parents who care so much, which not everyone can say.

[airwrecka]

I thought the waiting game was the worst part, turns out the "how the hell am I going to pay for this and still be able to survive" game is far more stressful.

The worst part is having parents worry. I hate them feeling like they aren't able to provide me with enough when they've already given me everything.

This.
Thanks for making me start bawling like a baby.

The accuracy of this deserves the bump.

+1. My dad passed away unexpectedly but at one point suggested selling part of his business so he could help me attend a school at sticker. Obviously, I shut down that idea very quickly.

The positive part is we were/are blessed with parents who care so much, which not everyone can say.

Just want to say, you guys really inspire me. I've been lucky enough to come from a more affluent background, and it's still been hard on me. I can't imagine what others are dealing with now.

I wish all the best things for you and your cycles!!

[waldorf]

I thought the waiting game was the worst part, turns out the "how the hell am I going to pay for this and still be able to survive" game is far more stressful.

The worst part is having parents worry. I hate them feeling like they aren't able to provide me with enough when they've already given me everything.

This.
Thanks for making me start bawling like a baby.

The accuracy of this deserves the bump.

+1. My dad passed away unexpectedly but at one point suggested selling part of his business so he could help me attend a school at sticker. Obviously, I shut down that idea very quickly.

The positive part is we were/are blessed with parents who care so much, which not everyone can say.

Just want to say, you guys really inspire me. I've been lucky enough to come from a more affluent background, and it's still been hard on me. I can't imagine what others are dealing with now.

I wish all the best things for you and your cycles!!

You're such a sweetheart! It doesn't matter where we come from, we all have struggles and problems and we are all blessed to be at this point in our lives. I wish you the absolute best as well!

[waldorf]

On a random note, Starbucks has BOGO Macchiatos this weekend. RT to save a life.

[chargers21]

I thought the waiting game was the worst part, turns out the "how the hell am I going to pay for this and still be able to survive" game is far more stressful.

The worst part is having parents worry. I hate them feeling like they aren't able to provide me with enough when they've already given me everything.

This.
Thanks for making me start bawling like a baby.

The accuracy of this deserves the bump.

+1. My dad passed away unexpectedly but at one point suggested selling part of his business so he could help me attend a school at sticker. Obviously, I shut down that idea very quickly.

The positive part is we were/are blessed with parents who care so much, which not everyone can say.

Just want to say, you guys really inspire me. I've been lucky enough to come from a more affluent background, and it's still been hard on me. I can't imagine what others are dealing with now.

I wish all the best things for you and your cycles!!

My parents do not have a ton of money, but luckily they will be covering my food/travel expenses for law school. Every little bit counts and I'm happy that they're doing that much for me. It doesn't help that my dad is now pushing me towards my number 1 choice regardless of cost, though

[S.Picquery]

Getting real jealous of all the people with parents who are going to help them with expenses.

[Keilz]

On a random note, Starbucks has BOGO Macchiatos this weekend. RT to save a life.

i also just bought a $10 groupon for $5 and it went directly to my app

[snowball17]

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[StopLawying]

I thought the waiting game was the worst part, turns out the "how the hell am I going to pay for this and still be able to survive" game is far more stressful.

The worst part is having parents worry. I hate them feeling like they aren't able to provide me with enough when they've already given me everything.

This.
Thanks for making me start bawling like a baby.

The accuracy of this deserves the bump.

+1. My dad passed away unexpectedly but at one point suggested selling part of his business so he could help me attend a school at sticker. Obviously, I shut down that idea very quickly.

The positive part is we were/are blessed with parents who care so much, which not everyone can say.

+2 My parents recently purchased their very first house after living in a 800 sq ft apartment for over 20 years. When they found out that I was accepted to my dream school but was considering attending a regional T1 with a larger scholarship, they offered to sell the house/give up their lifelong dream of home ownership to help me achieve mine.

These posts are 180.

[jza1994]

TLS is depressing today. Geez. I need the hope and dreams that I usually see on here so that I can live vicariously through you as I slowly come to terms with taking a full+ from my T2 alma mater/state flagship.

[Rigo]

The USC shirt is nice. Also enjoy the utility of the IU phone charger. And Duke gave me.... a pen

Love the fit of the shirt lol. I got a pen from USC when I visited.

How do they know our sizes?

[Rigo]

My parents said when my grandparents die they'll put their inheritance towards my law school.
I don't know what I should be hoping for here;

[RParadela]

My parents said when my grandparents die they'll put their inheritance towards my law school.
I don't know what I should be hoping for here;

Clearly this means you need to retake and sit out another cycle

[chamyleon]

The USC shirt is nice. Also enjoy the utility of the IU phone charger. And Duke gave me.... a pen

Love the fit of the shirt lol. I got a pen from USC when I visited.

How do they know our sizes?

They know everything.

...Haha but actually, for USC, you have to request the shirt through the student portal, and they ask for your size.

[Mr_Chukes]

The USC shirt is nice. Also enjoy the utility of the IU phone charger. And Duke gave me.... a pen

Love the fit of the shirt lol. I got a pen from USC when I visited.

How do they know our sizes?

They know everything.

...Haha but actually, for USC, you have to request the shirt through the student portal, and they ask for your size.

Yup lol XL buff dudes stand up!

[chargers21]

The USC shirt is nice. Also enjoy the utility of the IU phone charger. And Duke gave me.... a pen

Love the fit of the shirt lol. I got a pen from USC when I visited.

How do they know our sizes?

They know everything.

...Haha but actually, for USC, you have to request the shirt through the student portal, and they ask for your size.

Yup lol XL buff dudes stand up!

Duke sends out random shirts so I wonder how they get them right

[Mr_Chukes]

The USC shirt is nice. Also enjoy the utility of the IU phone charger. And Duke gave me.... a pen

Love the fit of the shirt lol. I got a pen from USC when I visited.

How do they know our sizes?

They know everything.

...Haha but actually, for USC, you have to request the shirt through the student portal, and they ask for your size.

Yup lol XL buff dudes stand up!

Duke sends out random shirts so I wonder how they get them right

Did your shirt fit?

[chargers21]

The USC shirt is nice. Also enjoy the utility of the IU phone charger. And Duke gave me.... a pen

Love the fit of the shirt lol. I got a pen from USC when I visited.

How do they know our sizes?

They know everything.

...Haha but actually, for USC, you have to request the shirt through the student portal, and they ask for your size.

Yup lol XL buff dudes stand up!

Duke sends out random shirts so I wonder how they get them right

Did your shirt fit?

I didn't get one, but a few people did

[poptart123]

My phone just autocorrected Spicey to Spivey

[Keilz]

My phone just autocorrected Spicey to Spivey

#TLS lyf

[shotgunheist]

How do I completely ban George Mason from my google ads? I'm not kidding. It's literally the only thing that plays before videos on youtube and it's infuriating.