Laura Bulanda

Laura Bulanda is a Research Specialist and Marketing and Outreach Coordinator at College Raptor. As a transfer student who found her love at the University of Iowa, Laura gives a perspective of someone who wishes College Raptor would have been around to make her decision easier, without the transfer!

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Pros and Cons of Choosing a College Close to Home

By Laura BulandaLast updated on December 22, 2022

Choosing a college close to home probably sounds like a dream to your parents. They probably love the idea of having you close and maybe you do too, but going to school in the ballpark of your hometown isn’t the right fit for everyone. So, for those of you trying to decide if staying close …