Redlands vs La Verne (California)

lamom
Thu, 26 May 2005 21:21:41 +0000

Dear Ice,
Glad you found Carolyn to give you info. Son has a car at Redlands but I think he would tell you that you will get by fine without one. They have a van that gives free rides throughout the town-small shopping center, Starbucks, Carls Jr. the “frat houses”-3 or 4 I am not positive. Tuesday a group went the the Jazz Bakery in LA. There are several outdoor trips you can sign up for, if you don’t have the clothes for the activity you can borrow them from the school. The city of Redlands has a trolley but son has never taken it-it costs 50cents for students and the van is free. He has gone to the fast food places several times on the van with a group of people. There are several groups that have trips. They have whole school parties sponsored by different organizations and fraternities that seem to be fun. Alcohol is available but my son says you don’t have to drink. Safety patrols all the frat houses.
The van will pick you up from the parties. I have run into several people who live in Redlands and the students seem to have a decent reputation. Lots of Redlands residents come to the school to support the concerts and games. My son’s second roomate came to U of R for the creative writing major-left but for personal reasons. The University wants you to live on campus all 4 yrs-you must petition out to live off campus. They have very nice apartments. Son calls the school intimate. I was there yesterday to load up my car with my son’s stuff. Today is the last day of May term, a one class “semester”. It is getting hot but you will be finished with school before lots of heat and possible smog. There is no summer school.
Has Redlands responded to the financial aid review? I have spoken with the lady from the multicultural office and I am sure she would love to get any internationals involved with her. Redlands has a dorm that is available during the holidays that you can stay in when the dorms close. I believe it is free if you live >200 miles away. Or maybe it is $10 a night.

If you decide to attend, do email me and maybe I can help you with any questions.

Carolyn, I ran into Dave at the bookstore. He is doing fine-coming back next year and will be doing something with residential life.
LA