Should I go??

christiangirl · #1 03-10-2007, 01:01 AM

I am graduating college this May (YEEEEAAA!!!!) and have always planned to go to Paris when I finally made it. I figured I'd make a real trip out of it, Paris, London, and maybe Rome, too. But now that I think of it, I shouldn't spend that much right before I go to grad school aka "Brokeville." I have access to the money, but that fund JUST got turned over to me on my 21st birthday....I'd hate for this trip to be my first withdrawl...just doesn't seem responsible. Actually, it seems downright foolish. But when else in my life will I get to do something like this?? First of all, the trip will only cost an iota of what's in that account, it's not really gonna hurt me at all....at least not right now. And it's been my dream for so long, part of me is thinking when I can really afford it, my life will be much fuller and I won't have the time. I plan to go with my cousin who is like my twin sister so you know we'd CUT UP!!!

I've been on here awhile and have come to respect the opinions of most of the people here. My parents say to save the money and my sister says go for it. So I put it to a poll (I tried to figure out how to do a real poll, but didn't see any links). Leave an answer of what you think. I thought it'd be interesting to gain a mass opinion. You don't have to say why or why not, but you can if you want, I'm all ears

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RedefinedDiva · #2 03-10-2007, 02:25 AM

You want to go and you have the money. Go for it.

tnxbutterfly · #3 03-10-2007, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by christiangirl

I am graduating college this May (YEEEEAAA!!!!) and have always planned to go to Paris when I finally made it. I figured I'd make a real trip out of it, Paris, London, and maybe Rome, too. But now that I think of it, I shouldn't spend that much right before I go to grad school aka "Brokeville." I have access to the money, but that fund JUST got turned over to me on my 21st birthday....I'd hate for this trip to be my first withdrawl...just doesn't seem responsible. Actually, it seems downright foolish. But when else in my life will I get to do something like this?? First of all, the trip will only cost an iota of what's in that account, it's not really gonna hurt me at all....at least not right now. And it's been my dream for so long, part of me is thinking when I can really afford it, my life will be much fuller and I won't have the time. I plan to go with my cousin who is like my twin sister so you know we'd CUT
I've been on here awhile and have come to respect the opinions of most of the people here. My parents say to save the money and my sister says go for it. So I put it to a poll (I tried to figure out how to do a real poll, but didn't see any links). Leave an answer of what you think. I thought it'd be interesting to gain a mass opinion. You don't have to say why or why not, but you can if you want, I'm all ears

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I'd say go. Have fun. I just got back from Paris about two weeks ago. I had a blast! First time I had been out of the country. If you have the means, go for it!

btb87 · #4 03-10-2007, 08:48 AM

If it's only gonna be a fraction of what you have available, then go. You don't want to get to be my age and start saying what you wish you had done years ago - especially if you have the money.

Now how you deal with going against the parents' wishes, well, that's another thread.

DeltaBetaBaby · #5 03-10-2007, 10:57 AM

Do it! You can be responsible about it, though. I suggest looking for hostels and small inns, and taking public transportation everywhere to minimize your spending while there. Plus, if you are traveling alone, hostels will be more fun anyway.

Money isn't worth anything if you don't enjoy it.

DSTKellie · #6 03-10-2007, 12:50 PM

GO FOR IT!!!

There will never be a more a perfect time, you never know what may happen in the future. If you have the funds, then do it. You will never forget the memories you make in Paris.

I can't remember all the money I've saved or spent and I sure as hell don't see it now. But....I will never forget the fun moments I shared with family and friends and that's all that matters.

Trust me baby when you get old like me (lol) settle, married with kids its hard to do fun stuff like that. I wish I had taken more oppurtunities when I had the chance

. So again I say GO FOR IT!!!

kiml122 · #7 03-10-2007, 05:23 PM

I say go, I have been to Paris twice and Monte Carlo once and had a blast both times....so go have a good time and just be responsible with your money.

DSTRen13 · #8 03-10-2007, 06:14 PM

Sounds to me like you'd regret it more if you didn't go than if you did. There are more things involved in this than money

raggann03 · #9 03-10-2007, 08:08 PM

traveling abroad is an experience everyone should take if they have the means. Go for it!

skeeliteful · #10 03-10-2007, 09:05 PM

Speaking as someone that has done the "shoulda, coulda, woulda" dance before, GO!!! You have the rest of your life to save money and be responsible.

dzdst796 · #11 03-10-2007, 10:14 PM

Let us know when you return. Have a great time. Life is too short. Sieze the Day. Enjoy yourself and have a safe journey.

Honeykiss1974 · #12 03-11-2007, 07:42 AM

Yeah, what everyone else said!