I would agree with taking the loan and going this spring. No need to overcomplicate things.

I definitely wish I would have spent a semester abroad when I had the chance.

Hmmm, some things to think about for sure. I appreciate all the advice guys!

It may just be stubbornness, but I'm tired of relying on other people's support and have this idea that if I make it on my own without other's help I'll somehow find my way in life better/more clearly. But I think I'm in a position where it just makes the most sense to grind it out and finish my education, and then do all that adult stuff once I'm graduated.

YesI graduate next week and believe me. Enjoy being in college and the lifestyle it allows while you can.

I think you're a bit younger than me and I def that way then. Feel free to pm me if you want

You might be able to get a lower interest rate on private student loans. I have some at 2.5%, which is basically free money when you consider inflation.

Study abroad will probably be the greatest time of your life. Was for me. Ask some 25-35 people.

Uber nets you a lot less than people realize. Especially with the car insurance rates that college age people pay. Also, I think your car has to be less than 8 years old and pass an inspection. So you might need a loan to get the car.

eastern,

Uber lowered their requirements to a vehicle's made in the year 2000 or newer.

But if I go abroad the Uber thing isn't really a priority for me, that was mostly just a guaranteed way to make some quick $$$.

Go abroad. It's really not even close.

The younger you are and the less you've traveled the more I think you should go broke if need be traveling and experiencing the world and worry about making the money back later.

Birdman you are overcomplicating things, take out the loan and be done with it. It's easy to pay the loan back, as mullen said.

The opportunity cost of being an Uber driver is so ridiculously high, you'll end up losing money.

Aight boys, was looking for an answer and got an overwhelming one. Let's do this thing.

Ask Out a Girl 2016 - Year of the French Blonde and Traveling the World!

Pretty sick opportunity. Remember this thread when ppl in real life try to be negative about doing it. Majority of the world sucks on doing those type of things but it's what you'll be talking about forever. Even me just doing the SL meetup in Austin has been brought up so many times on dates and stuff

Also friendly reminder to anyone else in Socal that I'm flying in for NYE in SD and leaving on the 2nd

Sanatacon tonight. I bought a cheap santa snuggie/onesie type thing. Have a 'Christmas in July in December" pre game/party before. Wearing a USA flag tank, should be a good time.

Yeah I travelled for 4 and a half months straight after graduating from uni. Best 4 and half months of my life. You can't be sure whats going to happen once ur working full-time, I know I would have to quit my job to do that now.

@GG my sister goes to UCSD, one more year and her and all her sorority friends will be more bar age so I'm down for NYE 2016/17

@TheBirdman

As a student who's been abroad during his study, get a move on. The amount of money you take out is in no way comparable to the amount of experience you'll gain while abroad, not to mention all the friends from all over the world.

Where in France will you be living to comment on the budget you've suggested right now, I'm from Holland but have a fair idea of what things cost.

Would it be possible to switch countiries to a cheaper alternative? France is quite up there when it comes to Europe.

Hatelijk2,

No switching countries is not an option. I will be studying in Aix-En Provence. Fortunately I believe I will be able to do work study and also potentially an internship (paid) as well.

Not going to be able to do as much traveling as I would like due to money restrictions, but I can't really complain given the amazing opportunity I'm getting.

Seems like I come in here and ask for advice and then dont follow them anyway but now I need to steam off because I cant sleep.

So I am starting to like this girl a lot. My guess is that I have about 1% shot at her (so you're saying there is a chance?). I have two pretty bad choicea imo.

1. Tell her what I feel and if she doesnt feel the same it will probably ruin our friendship.
2. Ask her best friend if the girl I like has said anything about me and ask her about my chances. I feel comfortable enough to talk to her but even if I ask kindly for it to stay between us she might tell her. And if she doesnt think i have a shot I have to get my **** together and start using tinder and other dating apps to get this girl off my mind.

What do you guys think is the best option? Please, help me make me sane again.

****ed 3 girls in 8hrs last night and didn't even realize until this morning. All old hookups obv but still weird to think about how casually it happened

Edit-whoops me and Dante just posted at the exact same time

The moment you realise that you **** once every decade and GG ****s three girls a night. Fml

None of the above. The obvious answer is to read her body language and see how she interacts with you and if its favorable ask her on a date. Dont tell her how you feel in hopes she will be wow'd into a relationship. Never ask a 3rd party.

Well when we have hung out she has given me small hints (stuff that I consider hints) but nothing major. Ive been alone with her two times after parties and im a total noob and didnt try to do anything and couldnt read what she wanted those times. Its also a pretty big chance she considers me a really good friend and dont expect me to do anything in those situations. It would all be pretty simple if I asked her what she felt and she could say nay to my face so I could get over her.

We also hang out when we are not drinking.

I would say #1 is the best option for you. Not because I think it is a good idea or think it will work, but because it will be the quickest way to get you on tinder, which I think will help you long term.

I am not qualified to give such advice, but I thought I'd throw 2 cents in.

Dante. Get fit, dress well, and learn about social interaction. Go to therapy for social anxiety if you need to. You get one life. Don't go through it with low self esteem.

What makes you a great person? What do you have to offer that would make you attractive? Figure out what you want these answers to be and make it happen.

I had some less than optimal years in my youth because I had your mindset. Do what it takes to improve yourself.

Seems pretty simple, just ask her out? If she says yes, awesome, go on the date. If she says no, shrug it off and continue to be friends.

You asking her out and her saying no shouldn't make it so uncomfortable that your friendship is ruined, and if it does, probably wasn't a great friendship anyways.

The sequence of these posts were so elite

Wow at the decade comment Dante. Just ask her out **** the friendship