Four Circumstances Essay

Circumstances can tremendously impact our decisions, ranging from the small quotidian ones to those that affect our lives permanently. Deciding what college to attend is no exception to this dilemma. Originally, I had committed to UIUC convinced that “going away” was the only way to completely fulfill my college experience. However, I’ve come to realize that there’s much more that must be considered when choosing my home for the next four years.
I consider myself to be an individual that values stability, especially when making those big decisions like choosing the right college. I once thought UIUC was the right choice, nevertheless, multiple reasons have made me realize why it’s not. For instance, UIUC has not been able to provide me with a financial aid letter, leaving me feeling unstable and unsure about where my home for the next four years will now be. I firmly believe that things always happen for a reason and this unfortunate event has served as one of the multiple realizations as to why I now know that UIC is the

For instance, going to UIC would enable me to support my family at a time of crisis. My grandmother recently passed away from lung cancer, and her absence has taken the biggest toll on my mother; thus, I want to be able to be by her side and support her through her time of mourning. Going away for college is not the best and most logical option for me at this point of my life. My grandfather is also struggling with the absence of my grandmother, her passing has left him feeling lost and helpless, attending UIC would allow me to get a part-time job and humbly help my grandfather who now resides at my mother’s home. Going to UIC would also allow me to stay at home and remain more focused on my studies, on top of that UIC would save me from unnecessary expenses such as living on campus and investing in a food