University choice and state political climate

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For all of the people who are 100% opposed to this concept, please stop seeing the world in black and white. There are some people here who are saying it is a deciding factor. But for most, it is just something worth considering.

The world no longer understands nuance. Particularly MAGA people. Say something negative about them, Trump, Kirk, or whatever else and they get so defensive. A sign of intellect is being able to admit weaknesses in the side you support. I can tell you plenty of negatives about my side. But I still think it is much better than the other side.

I think most of us are humble enough to see that neither party is perfect, and no ideology has all the answers. But some of us prefer to send the hundreds of thousands of dollars it takes to afford a college education to blue states. Some of us have suffered from racial discrimination in certain places in the South. We two can sit down over a cup of tea and agree that we're all human and fallible, without sending our kids to states the governance of which we heartily disapprove of.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing most of those saying No are also MAGA people who whine about the "woke" northeastern schools. Hypocrites.

I’m a liberal who wants my DD to have access to an abortion if she needs it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing most of those saying No are also MAGA people who whine about the "woke" northeastern schools. Hypocrites.

I’m a liberal who wants my DD to have access to an abortion if she needs it.

I was saying that those who are saying political climate does not factor into their decision are mainly MAGA people. So you align with what I said.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Even though my DC liked some schools, the political climate and related laws were one factor that they considered. Ultimately, it didn't come to it, but the choice between a school in VA and in SC had VA winning in that category.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I respect all of your reasonings - whether red, blue, purple - for factoring in or not factoring in the state political climate into college choice decision. For me, it comes down to what my daughter and I value and what values and policies I want my dollars to fund/support.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing most of those saying No are also MAGA people who whine about the "woke" northeastern schools. Hypocrites.

This is the problem with so many democrats. You have blinders on. You assume it is MAGA people. I am one of the posters above that thinks it is ridiculous to care about this when looking at colleges. I am as liberal as they come.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing most of those saying No are also MAGA people who whine about the "woke" northeastern schools. Hypocrites.

This is the problem with so many democrats. You have blinders on. You assume it is MAGA people. I am one of the posters above that thinks it is ridiculous to care about this when looking at colleges. I am as liberal as they come.

I like that Plan B is available on the campus where my kid goes. I hope it isn't necessary, but I'm glad it's allowed.

[Anonymous]

No. Liberals can’t live outside their bubbles. Stick to all those lefty protesting schools. Please avoid Duke and Vandy. Vassar, Brown, UPenn, Wesleyan have the welcome map out.

[Anonymous]

Nope. Grew up I the south. Most racist city I ever lived in - Boston for college. Winston Salem nc and New Orleans hardly a maga hotbed

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]Yes. Our DD loved Rice after touring last year and had planned to ED it, but since the political climate has worsened, she now says she doesn’t want to live in an open carry state and where abortion is a prosecutable crime. I have worked in Houston and have never felt unsafe there, but it’s her decision; she’s done her research so DH and I don’t feel like we should ignore her feelings when it comes to her own sense of safety [/quote]

There is no protection in red states if the Governor or the President does something that captures your kid in the net. Not the school, not your attorney, not your privilege. Maybe, your kid is apolitical and your don’t worry about it, and maybe, it isn’t too likely, but if it happens, it is too late.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nope. Grew up I the south. Most racist city I ever lived in - Boston for college. Winston Salem nc and New Orleans hardly a maga hotbed

Many of the cities in red states where there are top schools are blue bubbles. But they are subject to the laws implemented by Republican governors and legislators. So things like limitations on how OB/GYNs can practice (because it isn't just about abortions - it is a much bigger deal) are applicable. Gun laws (or lack thereof) are applicable. And so on.

This is a bigger issue in some states than others. But it is worth considering.

[Anonymous]

Florida is a non-starter. VA (we are in VA, so in-state costs are a financial consideration) and blue states preferred.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope. Grew up I the south. Most racist city I ever lived in - Boston for college. Winston Salem nc and New Orleans hardly a maga hotbed

Many of the cities in red states where there are top schools are blue bubbles. But they are subject to the laws implemented by Republican governors and legislators. So things like limitations on how OB/GYNs can practice (because it isn't just about abortions - it is a much bigger deal) are applicable. Gun laws (or lack thereof) are applicable. And so on.

This is a bigger issue in some states than others. But it is worth considering.

This. I will continue to repeat - I wasn’t worried about my daughter needing an abortion. I was more concerned about the fallout from those laws and what those states will target next. There is a very real possibility that she may lose parts of her reproductive system at some point - I have no faith that in one of those states, that a GYN would provide her that care in an emergency situation. I also don’t want her to suddenly be told the birth control method she is using that is medically necessary is now outlawed.

There are consequences to the stupidity of these laws.

[Anonymous]

I think NC is more purple than their current representation suggests. They are highly gerrymandered.

I went to Wake and have a lot of friends still living in the state.

We considered a different school in NC for our daughter. I was a bit nervous about that, but that was as far south as we could possibly consider. She didn’t even wind up applying in the end, just because she already had 3 yesses by the time their deadline rolled around.

I’d be more comfortable with NC vs LA overall.

[Anonymous]

Glad you couldn’t get into Duke