College Class 08 -Ready to Launch??

crabbylady
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:33:25 +0000

Just wondering how everyones else’s college seniors are doing??
My daughter is overwhelmed right now. Her thesis work is peaking - she is looking at FINAL - final exams - And it seems every department has paperwork required for graduation. Oh yes - must order cap and gown and lunch tickets for her sister

She has yet to make any decision about what she wants to do after graduation - and my asking makes her NUTS. She is just trying to get through NOW.

   She is fortunate to be graduating from undergrad without debt - but knows graduate school is on her dime. She continues to angst over benefits of internships/work experience vs more school now. She's really tired.
   She is looking at separating from 4 years of academic and social support -
   She knows after 30 days of not being a full time student - she no longer is covered under our health insurance policy - something else we have to shop for.
   Packing and shipping 4 years of books should be fun - more hidden costs of college.
  I know we are going to get slammed with a last minute high airfare when she finally DECIDES where in the world she wants to be. We do think she'll come home for a while after graduation - she can't tell us when.

  How is everyone else holding up?