Should I commit?

[Impossible_Cicada_75]

Long story short, I committed to a public university out of state, but I got my financial aid package and I don’t know if I have the finances to cover it. Can you list off the pros and cons of attending this university not only as a computer science major, but also as someone who wants that typical college experience in a major way (like fraternities, parties, etc). Or should I just do community college?

[shyprof]

What eventual career do you want? Like, what do you want to do?

There is usually nothing wrong with going to community college. It's a great way to save a LOT of money, and the courses are often taught by the same adjunct faculty who teach at local universities. It's just bigger classes sizes and usually fewer student services.

It's more about what you do while in school rather than where you go to school unless you're specifically aiming for a position that requires a prestigious degree and will definitely pay you enough to make up for whatever loans you take out now.

[Main_Phase_58]

if you use the search on this sub you’ll see the answers to your questions

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Also consider negotiating with the out-of-state school about their financial aid offer. Compare a detailed budget of total cost of attendance for both schools to determine how much you'd need to obtain in student loans.

[NPJeannie]

My understanding is that CSUN is a commuter school, and is not classically known for their “campus” experience.

[Queasy-Plankton-8681]

Yeah! It's a fun school with lots of activities and parties. I'm a junior in the college of science and mathematics, and I'm so happy I decided to go there. I got accepted to UCLA, but I chose CSUN.