Free USC- ABSN or ADN-BSN
Have been trying to decide all summer whether to attend my local cc ADN program or go to USC, tuition free, and attend an ABSN after. Logically, I know ADN is faster, cheaper, etc. However as someone who is 21 and never went to cc straight out of high school, I’m scared I’ll regret giving up the opportunity to go to USC for free and have that “college experience.” More so in the sense of living away from home, being on campus, etc. I am not interested in Greek life or really even the night life honestly. I also can’t help but think having USC on my resume may help me get a job later/give me fall back options if I end up not even liking nursing. I can’t decide if I will regret giving up USC more than I will regret postponing my RN license 2 years. I have been trying to meet with a counselor to see if I will be able to get my B.A from USC a semester early, in order to apply to ABSNs for the fall of 2028, before my prereqs start to expire, but am unable to until tmrw the 17th (but hypothetically I could retake these prereqs at USC?) Any thoughts, advice, or anything I should know before completely making my choice?