<p>We flew and we took 5 suitcases including art supplies, linens, towels and clothes. The other things we bought at BBandB, but really, it was only a cartfull. I also brought down a med kit that I made. My dd had tons of stuff in those suitcases, as well as my and my husband’s things for 4 days. It will work. We rented storage in Florida for the summer, with another kid for less than 60 dollars for each month, with no minimum number of months. So, I will not worry about what to do with the stuff until she leaves for good. Good luck!</p>
<p>We had a Honda Odyssey van. To take ShawD on the roughly 8 hour drive to her school, we took out all but three seats. The car was full to the gills. We bought a little bit of stuff there. Her grandmother lives about four hours (further) away and the plan was to leave stuff there over the summer. However, ShawD transferred after the first semester to a school 45 minutes from home. So, we reversed the trip at the end of the semester. Somehow we got everything back in the van. </p>
<p>The van since died spectacularly and we replaced it with a smaller SUV. But, ShawD is in condo that we bought so she won’t have to move for a while. She’s completing year 2 of a five year BSN/MSN program and currently thinks that after she graduates, she would like to work at one of several local hospitals that is in walking distance or others that can be reached easily via subway. So, by the time we have to move her out, she’ll probably need a moving van.</p>
<p>Like you, phillyartmom, ShawSon rented shared storage with his roommates each summer. He may sell the furniture they bought to some fortunate sophomores. But, unless big money comes in on the condition that they move, he is planning to set up his startup near the school as one of the team is still a senior. So we won’t have to deal with his stuff at all.</p>
<p>A cargo trailer (u-haul) cost $14.95 (average) a day and can be dropped at another location. It is an option for someone who wants to fit a lot of people and extra stuff but do not want to rent a car.</p>
<p>My D finally decided that she’s going to Oxford College at Emory. She had a great visit a week ago. We knew that Emory has a very large Jewish population, but didn’t know about Jewish life at Oxford. Our tour guide was Jewish and gave us some reassurance, plus, she knows someone from her URJ camp who is going. She was tempted by GW’s location, though, and especially by her free ride offer at the University of Houston. She really liked the people, and the beautiful campus and small classes, along with the exceptional opportunities of the main Atlanta campus, convinced her to choose Oxford. </p>
<p>I’m so glad she’s finally made up her mind. The uncertainty was driving me crazy!</p>
<p>Fabulous news! You’ll have to post in the fall and let us know how it is going.</p>
<p>Speaker on campus tomorrow:</p>
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<p>I have to admit, I am not familiar with him. Anyone ever hear him speak?</p>
<p>Congratulations on the decision, HouTXmom. It sounds like a great choice for your D.</p>
<p>Congratulations HouTXmom!!</p>
<p>Mazel Tov!</p>
<p>RVM,</p>
<p>Yes I have met him, and heard him speak. He is a leader in our community, and quite a dynamic speaker. He has done some innovative things. He conducted a family members Bar Mitzvah…A lovely man…My sister belongs to two synagogues so she can attend his service…</p>
<p>Well, the kids have decided and the deposits are in: D is going to Wellesley, and S is going to Wheaton! Very excited that they will be close to each other (even in the same athletic conference), and both are so happy with their choices!</p>
<p>Congrats to you and your twins PDK! It’s great that they’ll be near each other and are happy with their choices.</p>
<p>pkd - what great news! Congratulations!</p>
<p>Has everyone decided now? Anyone still in limbo?</p>
<p>Mazal tov to everyones’ children making great decisions. Will any of you still be here to help me launch my grandson in 2031? it sounds so far, far away…and yet 18 years ago seems like just yesterday.</p>
<p>I wonder what schools will be popular, especially for Jewish students, in 2031. Actually, I wonder what college will look like then.</p>
<p>Any predictions?</p>
<p>Congratulations PKD!!</p>
<p>DD sent the deposit in to Dickinson. We all really loved our visits to the school (I took my daughter last spring, and my wife took her for an accepted students day), and my wife was impressed with the Jewish Center on campus.</p>
<p>That’s wonderful - please update us in the fall as to how it is going and Jewish life at Dickinson.</p>
<p>Shulamit, I really wanted my S to look at Goucher, I thought it would be a great fit for him, but he was pretty adamant about Wheaton. Since his sister chose Wellesley, it all works out well for our family.</p>
<p>Small world…my Grandfather was Cantor at Sinai Temple for many years…</p>
<p>Last year someone put together a great list. It listed where kids got accepted, and where they enrolled. It also said where and year for siblings. It was good to see it in that perspective. Anyone remember how it got put together. Should and could it be done again?</p>
<p>Just a thought…</p>