After a long day at school, Dave couldn’t wait to get home. He had come to appreciate the idea of having his own place, but he couldn’t help but wonder if he had made the right decision. Here, at his home, things went his way and although he had to work hard to make it happen it all seemed worth while.

Like Dave, for students who live on their own, life knows no limit. In these cases freedom is given to say and do what you want when and wherever it is you want to do it. This seems to be the only reason why anyone would want to move out, but such a reason survives on its own because it is simply that significant.

The College Board reports that a student who chooses to live at home and attend a two-year community college before entering a four-year state university and living on campus can save an estimated $28,100, but many young people wonder what is the price of a clear mind?

These are all common questions that we, as adults, ask when stepping out into the real world. Yes, by staying home one can save money, but also by moving out one can gain a better understanding of truly being independent. Which is more important? What is a student to do?

These same questions were taken into consideration by students at FCC who may, or may not, have had personal experiences with the matter and here is what both freshmen Alvin Jacildone and Megan Smith had to comment.

Jacildone likes the idea of having his own place, but he can’t help but stress the argument of ‘what if I can’t support myself’. He went on to explain how humiliating it would feel to have to crawl back to his parents and basically beg them to take him back if things went sour.

Yes, returning to your parents’ house can be degrading, but from there on after they will know how and where you stand. Your parents may let loose more when they see that you are willing to take care of yourself.

Smith, kindly stated that although the rules around the house enforced by her parents can be somewhat overwhelming, she believes that if she did decide to move out on her own and gain a sense of independence that she would then become homesick.

This is a common feeling among female students as reported by …

By examining both the male and female perspective, a conclusion is drawn. There are both pros and cons to each ends of the spectrum, but in any case one thing seems for certain. Given the opportunity, where money wouldn’t be an issue, all students said they’d move without a second thought.