one year later--it doesn't matter

jym626
Sat, 19 Aug 2006 14:51:55 +0000

You make many good points here, and I agree with most. However, as a parent, I do have to disagree with the “don’t listen to your parents” suggestion. Many of us do actually have some useful information to impart, and do, sometimes, know what we are talking about. Don’t just humor us. We are writing large checks, for you, and most of us really want the best for our kids. As you wisely pointed out, this is one of the first big decisions of your life. Gather as much information as you can (including input from your parents) in order to make it. We have made several large life decisions and can offer suggestions to aid in the process. You are here sharing the wisdom/experience that you have learned/gained in the one year you have completed in college. Your perspective is helpful to those younger than you. Parents perspectives can be helpful too. Not all of us will go running into our kids’ rooms waving this yr’s copy of USNews (and why’d your parent purchase it-- do you have a younger sibling coming down the pike into this process?). You might want to encourage you parent to chill a little. A pouint or two in these silly rankings is, as we all know, pretty meaningless.