Engineering Programs with Generous Merit Aid for Women?

malanai
Tue, 23 Jun 2015 07:29:28 +0000

Aloha @palm715. Mom2college kids is absolutely right. Our son, Punahou '10 and a NMF, graduated from Alabama last May. His experience there was nothing short of phenomenal. Excellent academics, an unbelievably personal touch from the Honors College, a drop-dead gorgeous campus with a state-of-the-art infrastructure, 2 rec centers and suite-style dorms that border on the luxurious, amazing Southern hospitality (think aloha spirit), ZERO culture shock (his words), generous acceptance of AP credits (he was able to double major with ease), friendships that will last a lifetime, and (are you sitting down?) a vast array of water sports.

The Punahou college counselors have visited Bama and actively recommend the school to its students, and the ones who have followed my son there have absolutely loved their experience at UA as well. I’d be happy to meet with you and your daughter, as would other Hawaii parents with UA experience if you wish. We can also put your daughter in touch with our kids if she wants to get the skinny on Alabama free of parental comments.

You owe it yourself to at least visit, if you can. The Honors College will create a highly individualized day for your daughter that I predict will knock your socks off.

I’ll leave you with my favorite quote from my son, uttered during his sophomore year at UA: “Dad,” he said, “knowing what I know now, if I’d gotten into every college in the country, this is where I’d want to be.” To this day he insists that attending Alabama was the best decision of his life. Oh, and did I mention that the Engineering building is amazing?

Aloha and Roll Tide.