<p>@mamabear, Sorry I deleted that post. But yes, I wonder if anyone knows what TOLO stands for. I just learned something new today when I googled it.</p>
<p>Urbandictionary.com is your friend.</p>
<p>Ok, I’m not a prude, but if someone said TOLO to me or my DD, I’d slap them!
LOL!</p>
<p>Hey 'rents!</p>
<p>I’ve been catching up on posts on this thread, but more so trying to stalk the financial aid forum.</p>
<p>This past Tuesday I received my financial aid from Emerson. They gave me $30,000, but it’s still not enough for me to go. They told my dad and I, after talking to them at length, that they maxed out on financial aid for me. I won’t be attending Emerson in the fall (unless of course I can some how convince one of my family members to take out a decent chunk of money in loans for me…which isn’t happening).</p>
<p>We are currently trying to “battle” with Hofstra and Quinnipiac (and by that I mean talk to the finaid people in a nice manner because we both know that talking to people about things they don’t understand-my dad has no idea what he’s doing when it comes to this-is extremely frustrating) about financial aid. Hofstra told us to write a letter, Quinnipiac told us to call back on Monday to get a hold of the person in charge of financial aid. But, even if they do give me funds, it probably won’t be enough to close the $20,000 gap. </p>
<p>Which brings me to this conclusion: I will (most likely) be attending UConn in the fall. I know that UConn is a great school, which is why my dad is still trying to understand why I’m basically talking myself into going there. I liked it when I visited, I’m just worried about class sizes…and having to take math…haha. Anyway, I’ll be visiting there again on Wednesday to make sure that I’m completely okay with it. We’re still going to try for Quinnipiac at the very least, but as it looks now, I’ll be attending UConn, which is okay with me.</p>
<p>It’s not that my dad isn’t willing to take out loans for he assures me every day that if he could, he would. My family isn’t qualified to take out loans. So, here I am.</p>
<p>I’ve been on a roller coaster ride of emotions this past week. Everything I thought that was going to happen in a few months from now changed drastically within five minutes of me checking my financial aid status online for Emerson. I know that they don’t meet full need, but it still made me face reality. And, you know what, it does completely s u c k. I know that I will do well wherever I go, but sometimes I just feel like I tried so hard and spent so much time trying to get into the best colleges possible, only to end up here. And, there’s nothing wrong with here, I just feel like I wasted so much time.</p>
<p>While I feel that way, I’ve also thought a lot about my future and what I want to do with it. I want to go to graduate school once I get my bachelor’s. I’d prefer to go the sooner the better once I’m done with undergrad, that way it won’t be so difficult to go back to school. If I still want to be a journalist when I get out, my first choice is Columbia, followed by NYU, Northwestern, and Stanford-the best schools in the country for journalism. Going to grad schools means taking out thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of loans. I don’t want to be buried in so much debt by the time I’m done getting my undergraduate degree that I’ll be basically suffocating in it by the time I’m done with my masters. I can’t even imagine the debt if I want to get my PhD afterwards. I don’t want to be living on my dad’s couch for the rest of my life because I can’t afford somewhere to live because I’ll be paying off so much debt.</p>
<p>I know that UConn is the smarter way to go financially. Not only that, but a lot of times throughout this process I questioned if I really, truly wanted to live in a city or if I wanted to have the typical college experience. Even though this path has been basically chosen for me, I’m okay with it. I’ll get to experience the city in four years from now. And, who’s to say that I won’t be traveling there often with the programs, clubs, etc. that I’ll be a part of.</p>
<p>I spent my time at work today (we were SO slow, oh my goodness) developing a list of the things I want to join/do at UConn. Of course, it’s not all going to happen, and I don’t know what I’ll be doing in my future, but I’ve decided that, at the very least, I’m going to do things like join a sorority, participate in Model United Nations, and do a boatload of other things. I plan on being the same old busy body I’ve always been.</p>
<p>So, yeah. Just thought I’d give you all an update on my whereabouts and whatnot.</p>
<p>Good luck, Swizzle. And fear not–UCONN is nothing to sniff at.</p>
<p>Swizzle-You are showing a great deal of maturity and sound judgment in evaluating your choices. Imo, UCONN is the best choice, both academically and financially. Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>Thanks Ldog! Why? Because I asked H who the 'fab 5" are. I also knew a little about Syracuse (orange) and Big Blue…
He was impressed with my wider view of basketball and the final 4, thanks to you and Someoldguy (I think). As a U C L A girl, I looked no farther than Bruin athletics. My girlfriend dated (later married) a player and I had some unsuccessful, funny double dates off the court! No new stuff to share with H until this thread! We watch 30 by 30 sometimes and he said they did one on the Fab 5, have you seen it?</p>
<p>Swizzle, my D has no clue about all this stuff! You are going to be very successful at whatever you do! I think that you are going to land in the perfect place for you. Uconn is a fabulous option!! You have been blessed with a nice variety.</p>
<p>Kennedy- Uchicago swag!</p>
<p>mnmom- Mt Holyoke rocks! Yeah!</p>
<p>Still seeking cocktails on deck here. I think D is close and I am looking forward to a decision. Next up, Senior Ball!</p>
<p>Swizzle - UConn is great. It will work out fine for you. I’m sure you will be great as a Husky! Good luck!</p>
<p>laurendog - where are you? Great, great Michigan win!!! Wow, one game from being NCAA champs…and in basketball, not football!!</p>
<p>Just popping in after a long day (day one of my birthday weekend) to congratulate ldog on the Michigan win. I missed all but the last few seconds (was at an opening weekend baseball game). I’ll be pulling for Michigan in the final.</p>
<p>HA geogirl! I had to go back and look up tolo too. DH got quite a laugh. He was wondering which definition came first! (And S thought it was bad enough that he got stuck in the middle…lining up a friend as date for his gf’s friend. I’m sure he will appreciate even more that I mentioned this when he finds out the other definition!)</p>
<p>Congrats to the Michigan fans. Are there any Louisville followers out there?</p>
<p>TOLO? 'splain!</p>
<p>Nevermind TOLO! OMG :D…Urban dictionary #2… :D</p>
<p>Tolo is a DANCE!!! In Tolo, girls get to ask boys to the dance. It is very very innocent!!!</p>
<p>I think it’s better (safer??) when it’s referred to as a Sadie Hawkins dance.</p>
<p>Gooooood Mornin’ Wolverines!!! (lol) Isn’t it a beautiful morning? I love the smell of winning in the morning. 
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<p>Swizzle - You are really thinking this through and this kind of careful decision-making will serve you well in life. Please let us know where you land. I think (like many others) you will shine wherever you are! </p>
<p>Wherenext - I couldn’t watch the Fab Five 30 for 30 when it came out because I was friends with all of those guys and it was just so melancholy for me to go back and remember. But, eventually, my best girlfriend from those days talked me into it and I watched it. Highly recommend. Of course, because of some recruiting violations, Michigan cannot acknowledge that those years actually ever happened (le sigh) but they happened for ME. And for many others. It was an amazing time. I think 4 of the 5 were at the game last night. So special for them I am sure. Hoping the 5th of the 5 makes it on Monday, but it’s complicated…;)</p>
<p>BigDogLover- Ok, you can thank me for helping recruit you and D to UMICH. (hee) Seriously - is that friend of hers STILL thinking about going to Notre Dame? Hope not. Lol. I can’t believe that we are ONE GAME away. DH is golfing this weekend with friends and is out of town. I should have gone to Atlanta by myself!! Hey - I would have found ~somebody~ to hang with…right? Ooof! Today is a fun day when your team is in the final game, and you have nothing to do but celebrate and be happy. There’ll be some parties in Atlanta TONIGHT! (ha). Saw both of our living Heisman trophy winners (Woodson and Howard) were at the game last night. </p>
<p>dadotwo - Happy Birthday! Thanks for the kudos. Sorry about 'Cuse, they were in it until the very end. Was a dangerous save our guy did under the 'Cuse basket. I thought 'hmmm…this might not go to the right person" but - the pass did find a yellow jersey and we pulled it out. Louisville is going to be TOUGH. Nervous for Monday Night! </p>
<p>I don’t know what in the world you guys are all talking about with Tolo, but me thinks I’d better look it up in the Urban Dictionary so I never use it in conversation! ha </p>
<p>Happy Sunday to all and remember…It’s Great (bum bum) To Be (bum bum) a Mi-Chi-Gan Wol-Ver-Rine…It’s Great (bum bum) To Be (bum bum) A Mi-Chi-Gan Wol-Ver-ine!!! GO BLUE!!! Beat The Cardinals!!! :D</p>
<p>laurendog - somebody? you could have found an army of somebodies to hang with - all in maize and blue!! And after the game you could have been a kid again … something tells me a few Michigan students and grads were partying up a storm into the wee hours in Atlanta (my one and only Final Four visit was 11 yrs ago in Hotlanta).</p>
<p>Feeling good about Monday night. D sending in deposit today - i guess it took a final four run to push her over the edge…and she isn’t even a basketball lover!</p>
<p>BigdogLover -You are probably right. Heck! Could have been partying RIGHT NOW! ha ha </p>
<p>Glad to hear about the deposit!! Spoke to one of my oldest friends who just happens to work in Admissions. He said they are all thrilled with the hoops run through the tournament for many reasons, not the least of which is that it’s just continuous free marketing to all of the kids with ‘decisions’ to make. I assume they will have to take almost nobody off of the wait-list this year as they are going to get a lot of kids who ‘might’ be on the fence, but are watching our student body (and alumni body) on National TV celebrating and having a great time. Hard not to be completely sucked in by all of that maize and blue :D</p>
<p>I half jokingly told my D we are heading to Atlanta for Mon night - she won’t go…but I might!</p>
<p>Swizzle - you are such a grown up! More mature than I am by a long shot, despite my near fifty years on the planet. One of my colleagues has a son who was accepted to Columbia’s journalism school after earning his BA at one of the “lesser” New York colleges. He was thrilled to have avoided substantial debt while still landing exactly where he wanted to be. Have a wonderful time on that U. Conn. campus!</p>
<p>Matmaven - congrats on the acceptances! Good luck on the visits.</p>
<p>mnmom - yay for Mount Holyoke :D. </p>
<p>Kennedy - UChicago is really good at that, aren’t they? They were my favorite for a long time (until the EA deferral…).</p>
<p>Swizzle - I have watched a number of students go through that same process in the last few weeks, and I’d like to say that you are at the top of the list for handling it gracefully. And everything that you’ve done in the last year has not been wasted – it’s helped you grow into the wonderful young adult that you are and taught you a great deal about yourself that you now don’t have to learn the hard way later. Be proud of yourself!</p>
<p>What a great couple of games! Even though I don’t have a connection to any teams, still fun to watch.</p>