Open Question: Help, stuck with an important decision?

5 February 2012, 4:15 am

A little background information is in order before I ask for your advice. Currently I am a sophomore at a major university and this summer I can either take a four month road trip across the Southwestern United states or work for 10$ an hour and save up 5,000$ and take some classes at community college. Obviously taking classes and saving some money is practical, but I would miss out on a fun opportunity with two of my best friends to see a part of the U.S.A. I saved up 4000$ last summer and my school is completely paid for through scholarships and grants so I don't really need money. I bought myself a 89' Jeep Cherokee and I am considering taking a 4 month trip across Western Texas, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and California. We would split the fuel costs and our food will come from local farmer's markets and hole in the wall restaurants, and most nights we plan to spend camping under the stars in desert areas off the beaten path and high way. The cost should come out to ~30$ each for my girlfriend, my best friend, and me. I think it would be great fun experiencing American culture that I am not exposed to (lived in Texas and New York), seeing our beautiful country, chugging down the highway with some Zeppelin under the wide blue sky, listening to great music at many festivals that we plan to attend, going to Vegas, living in San Fransisco for a month with a friend, visiting National parks,getting stoned or tripping on shrooms in the middle of nature after a long day's hike into remote desert/canyon areas. Everything will be played by ear. Nothing is down on paper but the basic pretense of the trip is laid out. We are all geology majors so we have extensive knowledge of field methods, trekking in the wilderness, and appreciation for the great outdoors. On the other hand I could work during the summer and save up 5000$. This would allow me to make a savings account at the age of 19 and I would not have to worry about my financial situation as I can build up a safety net. Additionally I could take 12 hours during the summer and get ahead by a semester.... Read More »

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