<p>It looks like your D is headed to Penn State. Here’s a link to the Orientation Guide. It lists activities for the individual colleges and then activities for all students. Leaving on Saturday should be fine.
[2011</a> Fall Semester Orientation Express](<a href=“http://www.psu.edu/ouic/uport/fa11.html]2011”>http://www.psu.edu/ouic/uport/fa11.html) </p>
<p>If you take the time you’re there to really explore the area, you will feel much more comfortable leaving her. She will also feel more secure. When she calls and says she went somewhere, you’ll be able to picture it. Being familiar with my kids’ new surroundings was a real help to me when leaving them from home. If you all concentrate on the exciting opportunities ahead, the scary stuff won’t seem so scary. Good luck.</p>