the pain of having to turn down your dream school will lead to good things 🫂: with evidence
when i applied for undergrad, i got into one of my top three dream schools, one of which was in state. the issue was that the one i did get into was across the country and way too expensive. i literally sent them a letter begging for financial aid and was declined (in hindsight, don’t do that y’all lol). taking out loans wasn’t an option for me, so i went with the school that gave me the most money, which happened to be in my area.
that opened up opportunities such as being able to live on campus and be able to be close enough to home without living there. also, during my time at my undergrad institution, i got to explore my dream career path with various internships, specifically, in my state’s legislature. because of this, i found out that i wanted my career to be in state politics. also, less financial troubles significantly reduce stress and takes up headspace that could go toward studying and being an academic weapon.
now that i’ve graduated from the school i reluctantly chose and subsequently fell in love with, i’m doing a joint law degree and master’s degree at the one of my top three dream schools that is in my state this fall! it all works out. your undergrad experience is what you make it! never lose hope, know that whichever force you believe in has a path to success paved for you.
keep on slaying <3