| UW-Madison SOAR has a great parents' program, definitely worth it for parents- as is the dorm room and food experience. I still remember the poor man from Boston who brought his student son, parents and the rest of the family for a Wisconsin vacation but had his van break down in Chicago. I know one can read the booklet at home, but having a chance to ask questions and see the campus without feeling out of place was worth it, even to an alumnus. Other campuses are obviously different in their approach.
Remember that you are separating from your parents at this stage and every school will be treating you as the decision maker, parents are kept out of the way (this was nicely made clear to us in our sessions). Your father would be more useful when you need to say your goodbyes at the start of the school year. |