<p>My D went from Southern California to Connecticut. She’s an adventuresome kid who always loved the cooler days here, and she thought the weather would be kind of fun. She was ecstatic about the first snow, and didn’t mind the cold through the winter, until about February. That’s when it gets kind of hard. Spring doesn’t come until May, and then they have about two weeks of nice weather before it’s time to come home. She finished her second year, and California grad schools are looking very appealing.
Would she choose it again knowing how unpleasantly long the cold lasts? Absolutely. It’s a great time in their lives to experience something different. If her four years convinces her that she’s a California girl, I certainly won’t complain! It’s all about the education and the opportunities provided by the college experience. If your D is willing and eager to try the change, I wouldn’t dissuade her. She may hate the cold, but it probably won’t taint the experience for her. I do think the harsh winters “build character” of a sort that we Californians could benefit from!</p>