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I picked "other" because the biggest challenge for me kind of encompasses all of the choices above.  As many of the Bryn Mawr students know, I am a non-traditional student.  This means that I'm older than a typical student and that there was some time between when I graduated high school and when I started college.  I am 32 years old and I started college at 29.  Prior to deciding to start college, I had a full time job, my own apartment and a typical "twenty-something" llifestyle. For me, deciding to let all of those things go was very difficult.  Returning to school meant that I would have to actually return home since I wouldn't be able to work enough to pay rent, let go of some of my relationships and friendships because some of them were not supportive of my decision, learn how to make friends with people who are almost young enough to be my kids, learn to live with a lot less money than I did when I worked two jobs, and I had to choose a school where I would be able to be myself.  

If I had to pick one of those things, I would pick ending relationships.  It's very dfficult to admit that many of my friends were not supportive of my decision and, when I first began to understand this, I was very sad.  However, once I got past my initial sadness, I ended up with a much greater appreciation for those who are still there for me, and for the new friends I have made.  I'm constantly surprised by how much I can fnd in common with people.