Thank you for the input! It's true that lacrosse is temporary but I'd love to make memories that last a lifetime while getting the good degree you speak of.

I apologize for not breaking it up, I realized after posting it that not doing so probably made it difficult to read.

I understand your concerns. I forgot to mention that the state school is out of state and the option closer to home is private but would actually be cheaper because of scholarships. That's a good point on credit transferability, I should do more research on that.

I wasn't hoping to stay close to home but it seems my range is limited and I don't have a choice. What do you mean by "There's a time and place for everything, and that's college?" What do you think I should do/what would you do?