After reading the update today I am struck by the similarities between his decision and mine at the same age. I was set to go to the state university and room with my best friend from HS. Everyone from HS would be there. On the other hand, I could strike out on my own and go to the school I really thought was right for me - NU. I chose NU and still have my HS friends, 43 years later, and a slew of new friends, just as close, whom I never would have met but for my decision to go to Evanston for 4 years. Tough calls and life determining. I wish him the best.