Dorm Life: The First Years
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Off to College?
Asked by J.A. from New York
on May 10, 2010
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Hi ladies,
Yesterday I had a discussion with "Sarah" about her oldest daughter going to college. My friend was very exited about the fact that they will let their da...
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- Interesting question... I would suggest that this would be similar to transferring as a sophomore to a new school. Depending on the school, many offer "orientation...
- It's probably a very personal decision for them - for me, college was an experience that I didn't want to miss, but I know not everyone feels the same. I was able t...
- I don't think it's that big of a deal. She'll be fine. Sounds like her family is trying hard to provide a lot of good academic experiences for their kids.
College Advice
Asked by B.F. from Dallas
on March 13, 2009
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Hey Mamas, I have a senior in high school who will be attending college in the fall in a town about 3 hours south. I need to know from moms who have children in colle...
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- For buying things for a dorm room, you can go to Bed, Bath and Beyond and purchase what you need ahead of time. If there is a BB&B in the town (or a town close by) whe...
- These moms have given some great advice here! I'm a professor at a major university, and I have a son in college at a different university. Here are a few things I'd l...
- Wow, so many things I wish I had done differently but these are the ones that stand out: 1) I wish I had gone to a local Jr. College first to get my feet wet and no...
Who Pays for College...?
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on October 13, 2011
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Are we as parents obligated/responsible for paying for our kids college? In a perfect world we would all have started a college fund when they were babies and at coll...
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- This came up a couple of months back and I was absolutely in the minority that we take responsibility for our only daughter's education (plus braces, medical care, spo...
- In a perfect world I would gladly pay for college for the kids. In the real world they are going to have to apply for scholarships, get awards for sports or some other...
- If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. I think it's pretty passive aggressive for you to tell your son "I'll help you when I can." I understand your f...
College Choice
Asked by L.B. from Glens Falls
on March 17, 2010
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I have a 17 year old daughter, senior in high school. She has been accepted at a great college 3 hours away from home and 2 local community colleges near home. My husb...
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- 3 hours is nothing! You could get up at 6am (most older people have no problem getting up early-no offense, you know what I mean, I hope) and be there by 9am. Just in ...
- If she doesn't know what she wants to do how about her going to the local community college for a semester or 2. That way she can take the college basics and a wide ra...
- y suggestion for at least the first year is to go with a community college if she doesn't really know what she wants to do. It is a great way to get the gen ed stuff ...
College: Who Pays? Child or Parent?
Asked by K.L. from Memphis
on May 18, 2009
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Do you think that a child's first four years of college is the parent's responsiblity if the parent did not save for it?
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- One thing to consider: start saving, or helping them save now. Then the money can can then be used for whatever you all feel it's best suited for, when the time comes....
- I definitely am a strong believer in parents helping to pay for college. I am aware it is not cheap and unfortunately keeps getting more and more expensive. I would ...
- For every A they get 100.00 put into a college fund. With A's hopefully, they will get a scholarship. But they need to work for it too, and there is no reason why the...
What to Do for Kid Going off to College
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on July 29, 2011
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My beloved step son is moving 4 hours away to college next week. What kind of send off should we give him? We usually celebrate family events with a meal and presnts...
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- How does the laundry work there? Do they have a card to swipe or do the machines use quarters? I remember my mom always sent me a roll of quarters for the machines. ...
- He is a big boy now.. If he needs anything, HE can go and purchase it.. If you want to send him with anything consider gift cards to the local Grocery store, Target or...
- make him a laundry basket. go to a dollar store and buy a square basket (this is easier to put folded clothing in than a round one) inside it put a big bottle of laun...
Advice About College Son Working
Asked by L.V. from Dallas
on January 12, 2010
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My son is a freshman in college. He just finished up his first semester with a 3.0 GPA and we're proud of him. Going into the 2nd semester with 14 hours, do you thin...
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- I definitely think he should get a job. I was a double major (music and theology) and took a minimum of 18 credits each semester and I had 2 part time jobs (20 hours ...
- I don't think it is unreasonable. I paid for college through student loans and a 30+ hour job a week. I graduated with a 3.6 in undergrad and 3.8 in graduate school ta...
- No. not unreasonable. Our daughter will be starting college in the Fall, and while she'll live at home and we'll pay her tuition, that's about all we can do. She'll ne...
Paying for Child's College Tuition?
Asked by M.H. from Raleigh
on November 21, 2010
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Another question on here (about size of family) got me thinking about what the "norm" is for college and children paying these days? I know that every family handles i...
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- My parents paid for both my college education and my brother's 100% and it did not cause us to take it any less seriously. Maybe it's more about the values you instil...
- We're in kind of an odd boat, because we homeschool. In our state it's FREE for highschool students to take as many college courses as they wish (in our state it's cal...
- People have a lot of different views on this topic. You have to do what you feel is right for your family. My husband and I feel it is our parental obligation to g...
College Tuition: Whose Responsibility Is It?
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on August 7, 2011
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I have thoughts on pros and cons of both sides to this, but I'm very curious as to what your thoughts are.
* Provided college is the right choice for your child, th...
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- Here's the deal my parents made with my brothers and me. They paid our tuition, but we only had four years. Anything beyond four years had to come out of our pocket. I...
- I think if parents are able to help their children with college or after-school training tuition, then that's awesome, but there's nothing wrong with a kid having to c...
- If any of our children want a college degree, we believe it should be done as cheaply, quickly and as close to home as possible. The first two years are high school re...
Son and College Plans Are Scaring Me!
Asked by L.J. from Birmingham
on July 22, 2008
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Our son is a 17 yr. old rising high school senior and is so very talented and smart (all honors and AP classes). Tonight he dropped a bomb shell on me just at the tim...
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- How about just take 1 or even 2 classes. Keep the load very, very light and he can still have time to work and play? B.
- I took and break and guess what...I never went. I am not complaining because I have a great job that pays well but I hate that I don't have a degree. I can't quit my ...
- Sometimes young people do need a break. In Louisiana, if you choose, the kids start school at 4, pre-k, and continue through 12th grade. That is 14 years of school. ...
