<p>My daughter’s roommate’s parents were surprised that I knew certain things that had taken place in their dorm last year (the rash of laptop thefts and the mouse infestaton), and asked how I knew about them. I happened to know those things from reading the school newspaper online, but I was embarrassed to tell them what else I knew and how I knew it. They were not internet message board people. Or, apparently, obsessive researchers/preparers. (Of course, the roommate was the youngest of several and maybe they just ran out of steam.)</p>
<p>Congrats momom2 - great way to begin Senior year! Wish my S could be in the same boat - but waiting for letters from teachers. Oh, and waiting for an “official” list. As I mentioned a few weeks ago - no school seems like the “it” school for him, but I guess that’s how it is for some kids. Also - just wondering… should I expect to read the letters from teachers, or is this not typical?<br>
Linymom - you crack me up! I think all of us here are pretty obsessed. And unlike the “real world”, where we aren’t allowed to let on how we feel, what we’re doing, how much we’re obsessing… here we’re honest! And it makes us realize there are many just like us. (As there are outside-CC, they’re just undercover about it). A friend of mine with a Senior says, “Ya… I guess I have to get on the college stuff… we’re just not worrying about it for now…” I’m thinking, “Well when???”<br>
Good luck everyone…!! Let’s have some fun this year.</p>
<p>You all make me feel good about my own application obsession…to prod or to back off? That is the question!</p>
<p>boysx3 - No worries, you’re normal. It’s that whole community feel, good support vibe - I get it! And, the rest of us can always benefit from your experience…so, thanks!</p>
<p>momom2 - Congrats! Good for you & your DS! The early bird gets the worm.</p>
<p>Momom2 - congratulations on the acceptance! I think that is the first one on our thread for the Class of 2013. Mazel tov!</p>
<p>Well, our launch went great, as I already told you all. But today dd called and said that her school in Sarasota has decided to close and evacuate everyone from the campus because of the possibility of Issac hitting! All of the kids have to be gone from Sunday until Wed morning, at the least, and maybe longer! </p>
<p>I say this calmly because a nice person who works with my dh and his wife from the area had us introduce them to dd in case she needed anything while she was at school. We have been to their house and we have also had dinner with them twice. So today, we called and asked if dd and her roommate can come to their house during the school closure and if the town is called to evacuate, to take dd and roommate with them when they leave! Of course, they said yes! Thank goodness.</p>
<p>So, Socaldad, I truly mean it that you should give your dd my number. While I doubt that there would be a hurricane in Delaware, one never knows what may happen! I will pm you.</p>
<p>It does take a village, and just like the help and support we have here, it is nice if we can go further. I have another set of women that I met on line during the bat/bar mitzvah process, and someone there too has offered dd a place to stay. So, thanks for all of the support.</p>
<p>Momom, congratulations on your ds’s acceptance to Alabama! How exciting to know that your child is going to college (truly) even as classes for his senior year start.</p>
<p>Philly,
I answered your pm before I saw your post. Sorry about your daughter. I am confidant she will be ok. It is unfortunate that her first days are interrupted… Manybyearsvfrom now it will be a story for her kids.</p>
<p>Again, thanks for your kindness… Your number is in my iPhone…</p>
<p>phillymom: Don’t doubt about the hurricane at Delaware! Move-in was cancelled (delayed) exactly a year ago when Irene came through. Created a situation for Freshman Fest kids who were already there. As a soph, my DD just stayed home for a few extra days. Now, she has a roommate from Wilmington, so her house will be her back-up plan in case of weather.</p>
<p>Made me think about options for DS, who is looking at schools in hurricane-prone areas (Miami, New Orleans).</p>
<p>Momom: Congratulations on your DS’ acceptance at Alabama! Amazing to have that in his back pocket before September.</p>
<p>Thank for the congrats all. It is nice to have in hand.</p>
<p>PhillyArts - your story gave me pause for thought. It’s wonderful to be able to find folks you entrust your child with in the event of an emergency.</p>
<p>I suppose I should begin recruiting folks to help my S wherever he ends up. We have family in Atlanta and Nashville. So, that won’t be too bad if he goes to UA. But the closest folks we know to RIT are in Jersey - still a plane or long drive away.</p>
<p>Perhaps someone with technological savvy should start an interactive map with our locations and phone numbers in case our kids find themselves broken down on the side of the road in some strange city.</p>
<p>Congrats Momom2! My S is just finishing his first week at UA. So far, so great. Definitely get your enrollment and housing deposits in right away. Dorm selection is based on order of deposits, so you want to be early. It’s largely refundable anyway. I think you would lose $250 if you chose another school.</p>
<p>S was also admitted to RIT. Curiously, we found their Jewish population to be surprisingly low for a NY school. I think this was mentioned before, but only 1.8% of undergrads are Jewish, according to Hillel. UA is 50% higher than that, and growing quite fast. UA’s Jewish population has more than doubled over the past few years. If this is important to you, take note. </p>
<p>S has already attended a UA Hillel open house and an ice cream social. Said there was a nice crowd, and made several new friends including one who lives 5 minutes from us.</p>
<p>S2 is officially moved in at Elon! All went quite well. We attended a Hillel welcome event this afternoon. Largest number of Jewish students ever in the incoming freshman class. And, I got to meet Rodney and Samtalya!</p>
<p>Phillyartmon - I hope the hurricane impact is minimal. So sorry to hear of this early disruption, but glad she has a safe place to stay. Keep us posted.</p>
<p>RVM, where is my “like” button? Wishing all of your children a great school year! Glad move in went well!</p>
<p>phillyartmom, glad that your DD has a safe place to stay for the storm!</p>
<p>Same here- would like a “like” button for RVM and the news that phyllyartmom’s D is safe.</p>
<p>I’m glad to hear about the successful move-ins for Chardo’s S and RVM’s S. </p>
<p>Phillartmom - I’m glad that your D has people to look our for her during the storm. It seems like every fall some college students have to deal with a hurricane right around move-in time. Last year Irene complicated our drive up the east coast to Boston, but fortunately it didn’t hit her campus.</p>
<p>Linymom, I completely forgot about last year around here. We had friends whose kids were at the school for band practice and ended up staying in the dorms during the storm. Dd is happy with the arrangements, and the county declared a state of emergency, so that they will have money available for any problems. At the same time, the storm may be a little weaker in the area, and not as much a problem. We will wait and see! I told her to bring her suit as the friends have a pool, and the storm could be gone, but school could still be closed! A friend of my dd’s at Pitt has already spent the afternoon at the health ctr. She was not feeling well for a couple of days and when she finally went to the health center, they found her dehydrated and she had 3 bags of fluid. Please remind your kids to stay hydrated, as the first weeks can be distracting!</p>
<p>Congrats to Chardo and Rckville! Chardo, dd also finished her first week. She posted it on FB as if it were a feat and, for them, I guess it is!</p>
<p>Everyone continued good luck on move in!</p>
<p>Drop off very successful. Freshman fest at Udel was good. Moving in early was not only easy, it made the transition for my D much easier. She made some quick friends, was invited by some jewish frat boys to parties the first few nights, and got her off to a confidant and happy start. She liked some of the kids, but did not do all the events. She was happy Hillel provided this opportunity.
My wife saw the campus for the first time. She loved it. Really got why my d fell in love with the school. I will share an observation. The jewish kids at Del seemed less fancy than some other schools. If I can use an unpopular phrase among friends, I think it is less jappy than some of the other large population jewish schools. We viewed this as a good thing.
Goodbyes were not easy, but better than expected. I left her feeling proud of her good start, and confidant that she will have a great experience. Now she must get her arms around the demands of academics.<br>
Good Luck to all the others launching…</p>
<p>socaldad- sounds great!</p>
<p>Socaldad - sounds great! Hope all continues to go well. It is such a huge transition, for all. I had such an odd time grocery shopping today, as I kept putting things in the cart, remembering I have no kids at home, and putting the items back! Very bittersweet time.</p>
<p>Good for your dd Socal! Rockville, I have done the same thing: made too large a salad; picked up silverware for all of us; or put dd’s favorite foods into my cart! I found myself getting her bagels the other day. Bittersweet!</p>
<p>I just want to thank everyone for contributing to such a supportive forum. There are a lot of really mean-spirited threads on CC right now. It’s always a pleasure to come here and see a lot of love. I’m so glad the 2012 grads are happily launched!</p>