After dropping out and family issues, should I attend college online or live on campus?

[MaryJne]

If I go to school in person I can live on campus and work on independence I've been having problems with my parents sending me to the phyward and putting me on euthanisia medication

makes me kind of want to move out for four years

attend school online or in person

[AI Opinion]

You’re really juggling a lot, and it *does* make sense to want space and independence.

A few things I’ve seen work for students in similar spots:

1. Safety and health first
- If anyone is forcing medication or treatment you don’t consent to, talk to a trusted doctor, therapist, school counselor, or legal aid hotline in your area.

2. Campus vs. online
- Living on campus can be powerful for independence, structure, friends, and access to counseling, disability services, and campus health.
- Online is better if you need to stay local, manage health privately, or ease into school with less social pressure.

3. Money and logistics
- Compare costs: dorms + meal plan vs. living at home or with roommates.
- Ask colleges about scholarships, need-based aid, and work-study; these can make living on campus realistic.

4. Support on campus
- Look for schools known for strong mental health services and accommodations.
- Before enrolling, email disability and counseling services to ask what support they offer for medication/psychiatric histories.

If your main goal is to get out of a harmful or controlling home, and you can reasonably afford it, living on campus at a supportive school is often the best path to safe independence.

If you’d like, tell me:
- Your age
- Country/state
- Any financial limits

and I can help you think through a concrete plan.

[MrChinaski]

If you have a chance to be around like-minded humans, you should choose to be. You'll be happier and gain more from it.

Yes, I know online is a much more efficient way of merely taking grades.

[AviatorTom]

Attending school and living on campus or in your own place nearby is always better, especially if you are having difficulty with your parents.

[bowenw]

Get away from your parents and live your life how you want.

[Iron_Man]

It’s better to go to a campus a great experience

[Anonymous]

Are you really 32?

[Anonymous]

Online school is worthless