Does it kind of suck to be an out of state student?

[Anonymous]

My DC goes to a popular Virginia state school and I have been surprised by how Virginia-centric it is. My DC’s roommate is from several states away and feels like an outsider. I see many parents on the parent Facebook page complaining that their OOS child is having a hard time making friends.

Separately, I have heard that at big public’s like Michigan the NY/NJ kids basically stick together and there is, in general, a big social division between Michigan kids and the rest.

I ask because my other kid would like to go to a new state for college and likes some flagships but now wonders if that might be a bad idea.

[Anonymous]

Ohio & Connecticut have been fine!

[Anonymous]

I’ve heard UConn can feel like a suitcase school since the state is so small no in-state students live far away.

[Anonymous]

Out of Staters can work to make their lives better. Not commenting on what's better where they come from, for example. Learning a bit about their new state, the geography. Knowing that they will need to take a back-seat for awhile and learn, get acclimated. Great maturing experience.

[Anonymous]

My kids wanted adventure. They wanted something new and different. I’m thrilled they went to college in different parts of the US. I love their independence and confidence!

[Anonymous]

Which public university is worth it for an OOS student to attend? There are so many other options for smaller schools, more geographic diversity, etc.

[Anonymous]

Really, OP?

I'm European and went to a university here in the States. Met plenty of Chinese and Indian students. Everyone was very friendly.

The Americans feelings out of place in their own country should really get some perspective instead of whining.

[Anonymous]

Certain frats won’t take kids from OOS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Which public university is worth it for an OOS student to attend? There are so many other options for smaller schools, more geographic diversity, etc.

Michigan and Virginia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve heard UConn can feel like a suitcase school since the state is so small no in-state students live far away.

I’ve heard UDel is like that too

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Certain frats won’t take kids from OOS.

And certain ones will.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Really, OP?

I'm European and went to a university here in the States. Met plenty of Chinese and Indian students. Everyone was very friendly.

The Americans feelings out of place in their own country should really get some perspective instead of whining.

You know both can be true.

What college, did they teach critical thinking?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Certain frats won’t take kids from OOS.

In this day and age, who on earth wants to get into a frat or sorority?!?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Certain frats won’t take kids from OOS.

In this day and age, who on earth wants to get into a frat or sorority?!?!

Plenty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Really, OP?

I'm European and went to a university here in the States. Met plenty of Chinese and Indian students. Everyone was very friendly.

The Americans feelings out of place in their own country should really get some perspective instead of whining.

You know both can be true.

What college, did they teach critical thinking?

The message is: don't be such a snowflake. The world is bigger than your little corner of your state. There are plenty of American students who aren't wringing their hands at "feeling out of place" in another state. Heck, there are plenty of Americans who study abroad! Gasp!