Summer Dorms - best choices?

GaNoleMom
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:05:08 +0000

Wow - I love this thread! You are all so helpful; thanks again.

Parent2Noles - it sounds like east-side dorms would be ideal, esp. with the dining facility right next door.

NYCollegeDad: We are out of state too…long story (from Fla originally)…it is a bit far (but not as far as NY!), but such as good fit for our s…we looked at so many schools and this far and away exceeded our expectations. Everyone is so nice, friendly and welcoming.

Thanks FSU-UF for the insights about DeGraff. That’s what I was thinking (isolation, far away). Interesting to get your take on Cawthon since I knew nothing about it. I mentioned the isolation factor to s last night and he said he’d rather be “in the midde of everything” than have a brand new dorm…hard for him to know without being there and experiencing it! (Hopefully summer will help him get situated before fall.)

These meal plans are so confusing. I’ve read the threads about not getting a meal plan, getting a smaller one + garnet bucks, etc. - I think students all must get tired of the cafeteria food, but it gives me peace of mind to think that they’ll have some healthy options. Do you sign up for the meal plan at orientation? We have a super early orientation date because schools in Ga graduate so early, and we’re juggling AP schedules, etc.

Anyway, thanks again! I read the threads all the time, but don’t have time to post much. I’ll be back and good luck/congratulations to all Noles (present and future)!