I was reading a
New York Times article about twins who attend the same college, and it got me thinking about not just siblings but also friends who choose the same
cosmetology school. Is it a good idea?
Beauty schools tend to be pretty tight
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cultures, with everyone on similar schedules. It’s not like a big university where you may not even see each other for weeks.
The negatives revolve around starting your professional life not quite as independently as you would if you were flying solo. If you’re in class every day with perhaps your best friend from high school, and especially if you’re sharing an apartment or even just a carpool, are you allowing yourself enough room for personal growth? It’s exhilarating to meet new people who are as passionate about hair and beauty as you are. So this can be an easy time to form lifelong friendships, which you’re less likely to do with your friend sitting next to you.
But there are so many positives as well. That carpool or roommate can save you a lot of money. Plus, it’s motivating to have someone familiar going through the same classroom experiences, doing the same homework assignments and learning the same cool techniques that you are.
Cosmetology school takes only about a year to complete, so unlike a four-year college this situation is pretty temporary. When you graduate, the two of you can always work in different salons, so I think on balance it’s a very workable idea. Check out this
discussion of twins attending together.