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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I plan to insist on my kids going out of state for college (we’re in Maryland, so anywhere in the state is “close” IMO). To me, part of the college experience is getting out from under your parents and starting to make your own way in the world. I also want them to get out of the DC metro bubble and meet people from other parts of the country. If we are only an hour or two away, it’s too easy for them to rely on mom and dad as plan B.[/quote]

We share this view, and our older two both attend colleges far away (Texas and California). But it’s definitely a luxury situation, and we would have completely different priorities if we were financially stretched (or just prioritized saving money) given that you can get a great education virtually anywhere. I agree with others that ideally all kids would, at a minimum, be able to live on campus for at least a couple years to take full advantage of what schools offer, including deeper connections with classmates. [/quote]

It is important to us, and a privilege.[/quote]

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