Even though Davidson had been through so much at such a young age, he still in many ways lived a typical life of any other young teenager growing up in Staten Island. He attended schools in both Staten Island and Brooklyn, before enrolling at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights and beginning his studies there.
After just one semester at St. Francis College, Pete Davidson began to recognize that his destiny lay beyond the confines of a traditional education. The lure of the entertainment industry and the prospect of stardom beckoned to him. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of his extraordinary journey into the world of comedy and entertainment.