Dorm Life: Toddler
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,College Kid Who Is Miserable
Asked by S.L. from San Antonio
on November 4, 2011
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I have an 18 college freshman who is currently attending a great school, but she is miserable and wants to come home after 1 semester. She is extremely unhappy and al...
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- Just because the school is great, doesn't mean it's the right fit for her. I LOVED college and rarely went home- my mom would basically threaten me if I didn't come ho...
- I HATED the school I went away to. I came home, finished my degree online, and am thrilled with my experience. Granted I also started my family a little young, but I w...
- I know you've received a great number of good answers already, but I thought I would throw my 2 cents in as well, being the mom of a daughter who is a junior in colleg...
Can You Recommend a Good Community College in Texas?
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on May 26, 2010
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My daughter wants to go to Texas Tech, but she isn't ready for a big university yet. We also can not afford a big university all 4 years! We are looking for a nurtur...
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- We have an excellent community college but it does not have dorms or sports. Have you considered any of the little colleges around Texas. Blinn College Austin C...
- T., CCCC is great. And they are turning it into a 4 year school. Tyler Junior College is another one you might want to consider, as well as Kilgore. V.
- Navarro College in Corsicana. They have campuses in Midlothian and Waxahachie-but the only dorms are in Corsicana.
Towels, Sheets, etc.....what Else Does a Student Need at College??
Asked by P.M. from Wilmington
on July 7, 2009
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In addition to the obvious (bedding, towels, micro, refrig, etc.) what are some ideas of items that your child might not necessarily need if they are living away at co...
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- Will your child have a roommate? If so, I would contact them and see what they are bringing. When I went to college my roommate had already purchased a t.v., microwa...
- A lock box to keep valuables in. (tell them to keep the key to the lock box in a secure place) DEFINITELY flip flops for the shower. Some cleaning supplies, but make...
- My best advice is duct tape. I used duct tape for so many things... It helps with hanging up posters on the cinderblock walls... Its a weird item to pack but you will...
Help Me Make a College Shopping List!
Asked by J.C. from Rockford
on June 2, 2012
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Well, my son has decided on a college, so now we have to get prepared. I'm getting kind of overwhelmed trying to think of all the things he is going to need when he le...
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- A small electric frying pan. You can get them in a 6 inch size and he could make a whole meal in it. My friend's daughter is currently at UW Oshkosh and meals are $7...
- I would make a list, but not purchase until later. There are always big "back to school" sales at BB&B and other similar stores that will have sales specifically mark...
- -an alarm clock that wakes him (it's been my experience that freshmen get the crummiest choice of classes - often at 8am) -a roll or two of quarters for laundry -com...
My Son's Girlfriend Wants to Follow Him to College
Asked by M.G. from Gainesville
on August 12, 2011
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My son is going to an out of state college and his girlfriend wants to follow him.. It is a bad idea as she doesn't have any money and it would be a big burden when he...
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- Thinking back when I was in college (graduate '99) these kind of situations were present and most of those relationships didn't last. If they are in love and idealisti...
- If your son has his heart set on going to this college, he will be very resentful towards you for keeping him from going, even if you're doing it with his best interes...
- Wow, I see your delimma. Unfortunately in this situation, we live in a free society and you can't stop her from going anywhere. What you can do, however, is to let t...
Teenage Son Wants to Visit Girlfriend at Her College
Asked by B.C. from New York
on December 9, 2008
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My 18-year-old son wants to take bus from CT to IN to visit his girlfriend for a few days during his college break. My family and I want to see him here in CT for a w...
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- Ahh let him go. No harm no foul. Just tell him to bring protection unless he wants to be a young daddy. I was that age going from Niagara Falls to Rochester to visit m...
- B., As a mother who has already raised a son, who is now 28, and still lives at home, my advice would be to let him go. Technically, since he's 18, he really doe...
- Hi B. Since I have twin girls that are also 18 and freshman in college. One is living on campus about 3 hours away and the other is commuting. Since we are still pay...
Advise in Setting a Budget for College Student
Asked by K.W. from Springfield
on August 19, 2008
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Have a grandson who is off to College this month. Been a lot of years since we sent a child off to college and am wonder how to set up a budget for him. Wondering w...
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- Don't let him be talked in to a credit card!! Those nasty CC companies prey on college kids, and I got bit! I had that bill hanging over my head for too long, well a...
- Janet- May not have college students but, we host foriegn exchange students. The way we handle the money. We take care of food, gas and shelter. With the students mon...
- What a wonderful Grandmother you are. Thank you for helping with a little "mad" money. We found about $50.00 a month was a good start. My children wrote nice request l...
College Study Abroad Programs That Don't Cost a Fortune?
Asked by R.M. from San Francisco
on February 8, 2013
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I was just checking into the jr. college study abroad program, which costs approx. $9K, but that does not include food, flight, community college fees, $1K in other fe...
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- My daughter attended a state college here in Minnesota. She traveled to Africa for a semester through a small, private, very expensive college. There was some sort o...
- My sister did a summer in Spain. It wasn't expensive. She did it through her university. She attended classes, got 9 credits, and had a blast. That was a LONG time ago...
- It may depend on the school and where you go abroad. I did one in college where we spent 6 weeks in Thailand and it was only about $3,500 including airfare, lodging, ...
College Son Robbed...do I Go Check on Him or Wait for Him to Ask?
Asked by L.M. from Dover
on February 20, 2011
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My son is a 19 yr old college sophmore attending school about 2.5-3 hours away. We got a call from him at 6:30 am letting us know he was at campus security and had be...
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- Every mom wants to rush to the side of their child but he is an adult and did let you know what happened to him. I like what Miranda had to say. I work with college ...
- I'm with the others! I'd want to go right this minute, but I'd ask first. He needs to feel (and to appear to others) like an adult, not a kid mama needs to rescue, a...
- I think I would go. Why not drive there, give him a hug, take him grocery shopping and take him some money. He must be really shaken up. Buy him a chain lock for hi...
Looking for Prepaid College Fund Options
Asked by C.S. from Boca Raton
on December 5, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I am interested in setting up a prepaid college program for my son. I want to know what other moms have for their children. I want to be aware of the differe...
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- I did the Fl Prepaid and really like how flexible it is. You can pay for tuition and room and board, or just tuition. You can pay over time, or as one lump sum. And ...
- Hi C., I am a SAHM to a 6 month old boy :) We just did the 4 year tuition and differential fee for him. We did it through www.florida529plans.com. We are prayin...
- Dear C. S, I purchased the Florida Pre-Paid College fund for my children. I also purchased a dorm policy for both my kids. It's reasonably priced and by the time yo...
