<p>I have a daughter at UVA’s Law School, so my response may not be all that helpful or relevant. She, and our family, think very highly of UVA, and she has been quite happy there.</p>
<p>I wish that CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) could have been more responsive to the OP’s daughter. Of course, many students at any university experience adjustment problems, and resources everywhere are limited. But if a student feels the need to talk to a professional about an emotional problem, it’s unfortunate when the university can’t provide that on campus. The CAPS webpage (<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/studenthealth/caps.html”>http://www.virginia.edu/studenthealth/caps.html</a>) explains that, following a 15-20 minute screening call, the student may be seen that same day, on a 1-3 day urgent basis, at the next available standard appointment, or referred elsewhere on campus, in the community, or to online resources.</p>
<p>It sounds as if the OP’s daughter was in the latter category. TV4caster, did she then follow up with the alternative resources? A community like Cville probably offers good off-campus alternatives. Another possibility, if she really wants counseling - can she call CAPS again and advocate for herself, saying assertively that she believes she needs to speak with someone on campus?</p>
<p>As a second-year student, how does she feel she’s progressing toward the future she wants? Do employment prospects look good, and is her resume putting her in a good position for her job hunt? I have nothing but admiration for UVA, but if your daughter would be happier or more in synch at VT, that’s also a great school.</p>