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It's great to see so many other parents posting on here. Our youngest is heading to ND this fall - she is our 3rd child to attend. #1 just graduated, and #2 will be a senior. My kids are 4th generation Domers.
If anyone has any questions, let them fly.
My daughter just found out what dorm she will be in (Welsh Fam), and has gone onto Facebook to send messages to the other girls on her floor. That helps in the beginning because at least you have a name and a face you've seen before and you can get to know your roommate a little better. It's natural to be really nervous starting out, but ND does a good job with Orientation weekend so the kids have time to just hang out and get to know each other.
Most ND clubs have a send-off party. Our local club only has two students going this year but they always make a big deal over the kids and have a nice party for them. Call ND if you're not sure if there is a club in your area.
By the time Orientation weekend is over, you will be sad about leaving your child (and if you tend to sob loudly at times like this, sit next to ME in the ACC), but you will be so proud that your child is going to ND that it will make the years of tuition payments seem worthwhile.
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