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Go to Bama. Take that free money. Stay an Auburn fan, but don't miss out on the fun of being part of an SEC football student section. Cheer like cray for Bama while you're at those games.

Part of why I ended up at Auburn was to avoid going to Tennessee. I absolutely love Auburn. The memories I made there and friends I made will probably stick with me all of my life. So will the difference in tuition between in-state at UT and out-of-state at AU. Of course, my situation isn't the same, but you can have a lot more fun without the stress of student loans hanging over you.

Honestly, if I could go back, I'd probably have had to actually learn to sing Rocky Top without gagging or laughing at how shitty it is. I would still be a die-hard Vandy fan, but my Vol hatred wouldn't be quite so intense. That's the best route to go.