Despite the constant stream of American culture imported into Guam, many teens find the island self-contained and too small to hold enough activities to keep their interest. Concerts are few and far between and films shown in the states don't always make it to the theaters in Guam. They've done everything one can possibly do on Guam including activities usually reserved for tourists. Despite all the complaints from teenagers in Guam, many agree that it's a nice place to live. Even though Guam boasts a university of its own, the idea of going to a university elsewhere is appealing to many teens.
Many teens look forward to finishing high school and attending college abroad.
They aren't just leaving the island but gaining freedom away from the watchful eyes of their parents. But freedom has a price. Many teens admit the idea of leaving the secure haven of Guam is daunting. In Guam, if you don't know someone, there is always someone who knows that person, someone who can possibly help you out with either finding a job or a place to stay. Even the thought of getting around by use of public transportation in other places is scary.