That's exactly what I did...I grew up in FL, but went to school 12 hours away in NC. I had a completely different life at WCU. I hated high school and most of the people who went there with me (except for my closest friends), so I didn't care to stay at an in-state school...mom was pretty mad when I turned down all the scholarships to UF and FSU for not as much scholarship $$$ and out-of-state tuition!
But I had such an awesome experience in college that I'm glad I chose what I did. I wouldn't be the person I am now if I had gone to a different school.
ETA: I probably also wouldn't have met my husband!
