I have a serious question for you guys. I am at the end of my junior year of HS now, and have been looking into college extensively. I have been looking at colleges with Marine Biology majors, and I've found my dream school. GREAT location, cheap tution with great claims to big scholarships, great dorms, and not to mention "the best marine biology school on the east coast". The best part? NO COMMUNAL BATHROOMS! Sorry hehe, that's a fear and big peeve of mine. I knew I couldn't go to a school with those. But the only problem is, it's about 11 hours from my parents in South Carolina. I feel like I CAN move out, but I'm scared too. I'm scared I'll regret it.

At first, I was convinced I wouldn't want to dorm anywhere, but now, I'm not so convinced. I was so sure I was not going to move away for college. I am also the least one of my siblings who would be likely to accomplish such a feat. My parents are supportive of the idea, sort of. But this school is great for me, and it's even cheaper then the one I was originally going to go to by my house, by $10,000 and that's WITH dorming. I'll obviously apply to both and more schools but...I feel like I'm gonna wind up there.

So, what are your thoughts, and experiences about moving out for college in dorms? Suggestions?