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I decided to go to UNT because I wanted the "college life" feel without going too far from home. I needed more independence from my parents, like living in the dorm, but i still wanted to go home for a home cooked meal and laundry service provided by mom. I toured UNT and fell in love with the campus, it is very pretty and not overwhelmingly large.

I chose UNT because I had heard awesome things about the Mayborn School of Journalism here, and since I am a Journalism major, that is one reason why I was drawn towards this school. Another reason I chose UNT is because it is only a 45 minutes drive back home. I have always been kind of a homebody, and I am extremely close to my family. I didn't really feel I was ready to be more then an hour away from my parents, so UNT was the perfect option! Is far enough away to where I won't run into my parents around town, but close enough where I can go home on the weekends, or run home after class if I forget something at home. Also, since I did grow up in the DFW metroplex, I am familiar with the area and never have to worry about getting lost if my friends and I decide to drive to Dallas or Fort Worth!

Honestly? Because I hadn't felt a strong pull towards any school for scholastic reasons, but I really liked the Honors Dorm at UNT! XD Also, they had an active anime club, so that was very attractive to me.

Ross Pederson, drummer with the One O'Clock Lab Band, talks about why he chose to study jazz at UNT

From Lab 2007 (CD/DVD) by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band, directed by Neil Slater.