<p>Often the kids meet classmates at the airports and it gets very routine. More annoying is the exact time frames the school may designate for when the flights can depart/arrive, which may not match flights to your area. So ask for specific dates and TIMES for flights for next year.</p>
<p>I suggest trying to avoid unaccompanied minor designation. It is expensive and complicated for drop off and pick up, and if any flight is delayed at all along the route your DC will not be allowed to take the first leg. If your child looks fairly mature they can “wing it” with no one the wiser. Since they will be doing this at least 8 times a year they get very good at air travel (start/stop, Thxgiv, winter, spring all X2)</p>
<p>Second the suggestion regarding identifying who to call when you don’t hear from them for weeks, and also a list of items not allowed in dorms (irons, fridges are commonly banned). Pack VERY LIGHTLY and send more if needed. Books and supplies are usually available at the bookstore and they usually prefer the logo stuff. </p>
<p>Check out the what to pack thread. A mattress topper or two for sure!</p>