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This was my plan, and yes, i do also plan to install an induction cooktop/oven with the 800w solar system. I also love to cook so i see this as a win-win.

Another option that i have would be go get an apprenticeship at a local engineering firm. I would get a full ride, plus i would be paid to get my degree. I could have this option my junior year in high school, and this would allow me to graduate debt free, attend a trade school (which honestly...

For all of the people who have said to join the military, i have contemplated this option. The only problem i see with it is the spot that i would like in the air force (either in engineering or on the space program) is not guaranteed. This then causes me to not like the idea, because my whole...

I do tend to struggle with authority, as i had been basically used as a doormat my entire life. As a result of being bullied, i am resistant to authorities, especially those who are roughly my age.

What about the 12 week college summers? Do you think I could possibly get it done if I were to set aside 14 hours a week during school and around 35 hours a week during the summer? Most vans require around 600-630 inexperienced hours and, after doing the math, i would have around 616 hours...

I would learn how to wire my own electricity, I would learn how to route plumbing lines, I would learn to woodwork, weld, insulate, and control climate. All of these things would be applicable to my mechanical engineering/aerospace major.

I was hoping to save up around 40 grand, do the conversion myself, and I would have solar and an induction cooktop. I do see how it could be detrimental to convert the van, and if you take out all of the expenses of room and board, I would barely break even. I still think that this project would...

Thank you for the clarification. I will keep all of this in mind.

The ADHD will definitely be a huge setback, for sure. I love nature, especially the mountains. This fact is the entire reason I would like to pursue this project. I would be about 30 minutes from my favorite state park, I could go hiking, just live in the moment. I would have a designated work...

Not at all! I feel it is appropriate to ask these questions years in advance rather than on a need to know basis.

There are laundromats nearby, but I will also install a 40 gallon freshwater tank that I could use for cleaning if need be. I could probably put myself on the meal plan, but I am also really fond of cooking. Most college food is pretty bad, but I was invited to an engineering camp on campus a...

Of course! I am sure some of my other friends will get into Clemson as well, so I won’t be starting completely from scratch. I would definitely do marching band after I finish my van build, strengthening current relationships as well as forming new connections.

I could actually even apply some of the points you made in my high school coursework as well. I know that there are some classes that essentially are free DE 100s for a 6.0 weighted GPA, such as fundamentals of leadership, as well as sociology. Both of these can be taken at home, and would allow...

Roughly 5 miles, or 15 minutes by bike.

My grandma lives in a mobile home, and she also has a few mental issues that would make her hard to be around for extended periods. I would definitely treat her to breakfasts once a week though, because she is widowed unfortunately.