[nabs-l] Grad school out of state

[Shikha]

Hey,
I am older then my sister and my parents are protecting me from living an independent life. I want to attend grad school out of state. I want to leave georgia. I will apply for grad school next December, but during the Christmas break i have to do my research. My program for master in social work is only an one year program. They said that since i am blind I will be more successful if i stay in Georgia and get my master degree at the school that i am currently at which is Georgia state university. How do i convince them? How do I research for a good grad school. I want to move to dc or maryland. I saved up and went to my friends wedding this summer even though my parents said no. They will never forgive me. Even though i am an adult how do you obey your parents? How do you live an independent life when your parents don't agree with your decision? I will keep on researching for different grad schools during Christmas break. I think i got all a this semester but my parents don't care. They are always thinking about my future. I will keep you guys updated because my grades have not been posted yet. Please help i am scared and confused.
Thanks,
  Shikha.