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Show JTERLING JCHOLARJ Looking to the Fitture 1998 wmmMmmmmmm. QnsSBrgQD education Should kids stay at home for college or go away to school? By Cheryl Mecham was looking for something stable. Coming home gave me that stability, Julie exgo away to college or stay home plained. and take classes? this question comes up Its an awkward time for both of us, in the minds of nearly every college-boun- d Jodi admits. high school student at one time or another. Awkward, they admit because both Jodi Two Roosevelt students talked about their and Julie know ifs temporary. They want more than the Uintah Basin has to offer, feelings on the issue during a recent interview. We felt like we were ready to go, to they say, 'more experiences. be on our own, said old Jodi Those experiences include the dreams Frandsen, when recalling her senior year in of childhood. What I wanted to be when I high school. That was the v year she was preparing to Vj :.v. '& ' ' V., i i, leave the Basin to attend ' V.' AUtah Valley State College Should I 22-ye- ar v;- s . v aifJWk in Provo. grew up, what my life would be like, and my friends, and my mate," Jodi admitted. Both girls say they can clearly see the advantages of living 'at home while they go to school. They admit to the relief of not making the rent payment, and the security of family relationships. On the other hand, they both said the small-tow- n lifestyle is not enough. Out there, it all comes to you, here, we have to make our lives fun, we have to find it, Julie said. ,, Jodi, a nurses aid, says she will be looking for a job in a hospital on the Wasatch Front, explaining, , would like to work with children in pediatrics. School will continue to be in Jodi's future, as she works out there to experience, she expressed. Jodi has since returned home for a time - to work, save money and redefine her direction. Julie White, Jodis high school chum, sits next to her at a local res- X4'! that leaving rJKw , My Physical Therapy. Jodi works at King's Chevron in the morning and as a teacher's aid in the afternoons at East E- perienced since making FRIENDS" Jodi Fransen And IeFt hoME ANd JuliE WJiIte qiuduATEd to AHENd 4 hiqh school collEqE, buT now tIhev're borh bAck Itome AnENdiNq USU UIntaIt BasIn BrancIt Campus. lementary. stay or to go? It is a choice each individual pursuing higher education must make, and both Jodi and Julie concur, ifs a good thing there are two choices. To Sometimes it feels like I havent left, I fall back into my old habits, back 192 N 200 E. Roosevelt baby. Everyone is moving so fast, ifs a struggle, I - 722-264- 1 - 722-09- Central Machine Works Inc. 425 W Duchesne Main. - 738-25- Central Hydraulic W Hwv 40. Roosevelt - 722-452- 0 Century 21 Country Realty 865E 200 N. Roosevelt li5W 100 N. - 722-455- 3 Certified Welding Duchesne - 738-557- 6 Cocoa Cola Bottling 76NVemal Ave.. Vernal - 789-65- R.S.West Real Estate 721 E 200 N. Roosevelt - 722-353- 3 Country Kitchen 540VV Main. Duchesne - 738-273- 5 Country Flair Altamont - 454-341- 8 Cowans Cafe 57 E Main. Duchesne - 738-56- Dans Tire Service Inc. W Hwv 40. Roosevelt - 722-504- 5 Darryl B. Taylor Transportation loka Ln.. Roosevelt - 722-249- 4 Delsco Northwest Inc. Pole Line Rd.. Roosevelt - DJs Video 127W 425 S. Roosevelt - 722-423- 6 Galaxy 722-579- 1 Doyles MusicShirleys Fabrics old self, Julie interjects. 'Being able to save money is a big advantage, it's huge! The security, it really takes the pressure off, Jodi says, adding, "and I have a better relationship with my parents, (Julie nods in agreement). They're really there for you, says Jodi. Coming home was a difficult choice for each young woman. Jodi said she decided quickly. But Julie said she pondered the decision for awhile. "Friends are hard to come by. They're on the move, changing jobs, getting married, having a 722-36- Cellular One launching classes at the Utah State University Uintah Basin Branch Campus. Julie has already completed her schooling as a massage therapist and is employed by Ashley Creek the decision to return 18-ye- ar 257 S 200 E. Roosevelt the two have been attending The girls chat about the mixed feelings they've ex- remarks. it Since their return home last fall came back. home to go to .school. thought that everything would be the same when I came home, but nothing is the same. Your relationships with family and friends are not the same, I've changed, Jodi is inevitable. mother calls off, she adds. , - Carlsons Cleaners to complete her associate degree. Julie hasn't decided when, just, taurant. She returned home to Roosevelt just a few months after Jodi into my Carefree Homes W. Hwv 40. Roosevelt 1 There was so much s 82N 200 E. Roosevelt dedicate this section to the achievements of Duchesne Counties Sterling Scholar candidates, and thank our contributors who's help mode it possible to give Utah State University UUe o $500 scholarship. 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