The Congo is less accepting of change than the timneh. Whether it be true or not from what I have read the timneh is/can be more accepting of other people. I am a college student as well. I am only an undergraduate and I am either going to vet school or med school. Seeing as how I don't know where this will take me it is also a concern of mine that the bird be suceptable to change. I have had several other species of bird, but from the books I have read as long as you are determined and have done research than it is possible that the grey can be the right bird for you. One of the best books I have read so far is "A New Owner's Guide to African Grey Parrots" by Nikki Moustaki. You should read it.