I have two choices.

1. Portland State

or

2. Oregon State

I was set on going to Portland State, but I've been re-thinking this.

I've grown sick of the enviornment in Portland, where everyone tries to be artistic and unique. I'm not like that. But, I'd be closer to my parents, I already have friends at Portland State and it would be far easier and way less scary (seeing as how I'm already scared of moving).

I dunno. I feel as though I'm more like the kids at Oregon State, who go to football games, cheer on their teams, and just kick back and have fun. Whereas in Portland people are more about being different and unique. However, there is more gay people in Portland, which is a plus for me.

And Oregon State is in a small town and is basically just a college town. I dunno.

Many people may say I shouldn't do it based on the type of kids who attend these places or are in these places, but both college's don't have my major. So I'm taking basic classes my first year anyway, so what it really comes down to is where I'll be happier.

And I'm torn between these two places. Advice?

If neither college has your major perhaps you should not attend either of them. What is the nearest college that does have your major?

I'd recommend getting away from home for college. New people, new experiences.

OD,

I'm assuming you've visited the campuses of both universities, and have had a chance to walk around and absorb some of the local flavor and get a feel for the student climate.

After studying the webpages for both schools, and factoring in what you've told us already, my inclination would be to advise you to go to Oregon State.
I like that school's credentials, curriculum, and student GPA average, and their football program is first-rate.

The driving distance to your parents home is reasonable (close, but not so close that you'd be under their constant supervision all the time), and the dorm facilities look really nice.

With regard to the lifestyle concerns, I read on the Oregon State's Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) webpage that, "Recently, OSU was named as being one of the top LGBT-friendly campuses in the United States in 'The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students'. The guide, published in August 2006, highlights LGBT-friendly campuses in the United States with the best programs, services and student coalitions for LGBT students."

Doesn't get much better than that, brother.
I say go for it.
:thumbs:

Sparky makes good points... especially the part about "close, but not so close that you'd be under their constant supervision". That seems like a good part to me.

Advice?
Always get your money first before you take it in the butt. A good looking gay guy like yourself could easily finance his education and gain real-world experience all at the same time!

If neither college has your major perhaps you should not attend either of them. What is the nearest college that does have your major?
Your first year most everyone is required to take basic classes.

I plan on transfering to San Diego State my sophomore year with those basic classes done. And San Diego State does have my major, which will be good.

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Sparky,

You do make many good points. Thanks for the advice!

Why not go to San Diego State right off the bat?You will get to know people, both students and professors. When you transfer you are always a little bit of an outsider since the majority of the students already know each other.

Why not go to San Diego State right off the bat?You will get to know people, both students and professors. When you transfer you are always a little bit of an outsider since the majority of the students already know each other.
1. I don't want to leave the state, I'm not ready to go that far from home.

2. My parents don't want to pay out-of-state tutition all 4 years, if we can avoid it. So, seeing as how the first year is basic classes anyway, we may as well save money this year and then only have 3 years of paying the big bucks since the first year is basic classes. Have you seen how much more out-of-state tuition is, and why pay more for basic classes? And I mean, my parents could pay for it, but we may as well avoid it if we can.

3. I have no trouble making friends, haha.